Identifying Project Stakeholders Quiz
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What is the primary characteristic of a primary stakeholder in a project?

  • They are indirectly affected by project changes
  • They have influence over the project (correct)
  • They are strictly opponents of the project
  • They may not be affected by project outcomes
  • Who are considered secondary stakeholders in a project?

  • Those affected by project changes indirectly (correct)
  • Those opposed to the project
  • Those who are unaffected by project outcomes
  • Those who have influence over the project
  • Why is it important for project managers to identify key stakeholders?

  • To know who the opponents of the project are
  • To exclude important stakeholders from the project
  • To understand who can influence the project (correct)
  • To gather information about irrelevant parties
  • What is the deliverable of a stakeholder analysis in project management?

    <p>Stakeholder Register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the distribution of stakeholder analysis be limited?

    <p>To restrict access to sensitive information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stakeholder's job position could be at risk if the project fails, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Primary stakeholder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of stakeholder analysis?

    <p>Manage relationships with stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included in a typical stakeholder analysis?

    <p>Their level of expertise in project management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major input into the project initiation phase?

    <p>The approved business case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might externally appointed project managers face challenges in exercising authority?

    <p>Conflicting interests with internal managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common issue when project managers are selected based solely on technical expertise?

    <p>Lack of project ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of setting unachievable commitments in a business case?

    <p>Project failure due to inadequate resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should project managers review the commitments in the business case before accepting their role?

    <p>To ensure project goals are achievable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In stakeholder analysis, what information might be added during the planning stage?

    <p>Additional stakeholder roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would internally appointed project managers compensate for a lack of project management training?

    <p>Seeking external PM advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might appointing a project manager with extensive technical expertise lead to demotivation within the project team?

    <p>Project specifications become too detailed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of internal stakeholders?

    <p>They are typically identified during the later stages of a project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a project charter?

    <p>To authorize the use of organizational resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of a project manager during stakeholder analysis?

    <p>Identifying and meeting stakeholder needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a project stakeholder?

    <p>They are typically external to the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically included in a stakeholder register?

    <p>Detailed project schedule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of the project are external stakeholders typically identified?

    <p>During project execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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