PgMP Strategic Program Alignment Practice Question
An organization's strategy changes, making an active program obsolete. However, the program has already achieved several benefits. What should the program manager do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Initiate an orderly closure of the program
If the program is no longer strategically aligned, it must be closed, and the program manager must ensure the benefits already realized are transitioned to operations.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Initiate an orderly closure of the program
Why this is correct
When strategic alignment is lost, the program should be closed professionally, ensuring benefit sustainment.
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Wait for the next fiscal year to review
Why it's wrong here
Delayed action ignores the immediate strategic misalignment.
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Rebrand the program to match the new strategy
Why it's wrong here
Rebranding does not fix the underlying lack of strategic fit.
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Complete the remaining program scope to justify costs
Why it's wrong here
Completing an unaligned program wastes resources.
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