CLOSING A PROJECT -
The project is in the 'closing a project' process and the pilot courses have been delivered. The project manager has updated the sales forecast for the health and safety training course based on the results from the 'delivered pilot courses'.
Who should approve the revised sales forecast?
In the PRINCE2 project management methodology, the executive is responsible for the overall success of the project and has the ultimate accountability for it. This includes making decisions related to significant changes that affect the project's business case, such as the revised sales forecast. While the senior user and senior supplier have important roles, they are generally more focused on their respective areas rather than overall project approval. Therefore, the executive is the appropriate person to approve the revised sales forecast.
A n the PRINCE2 project management methodology, the executive is part of the project board along with the senior user and senior supplier. While the senior user is responsible for specifying the needs of those who will use the project’s products, and the senior supplier represents those designing, developing, facilitating, procuring, and implementing the products, it is ultimately the executive who is accountable for the success of the project. This includes approving changes to forecasts or plans that impact the project’s business case, such as a revised sales forecast. However, it’s important to note that in practice, these roles can collaborate and make decisions together. But from a responsibility and accountability perspective in PRINCE2, it’s the executive’s role to approve such changes. So, even considering options B and C, option A remains the most appropriate answer.