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In the project mandate ABC Company identified a business opportunity in creating an accredited health and safety training course. However, it was unclear whether ABC Company would just create the course, enabling the course to be sold to other training companies, or whether they would deliver the courses to attendees as well. This was not resolved during the 'starting up the project process'. However, the project board did agree the need to have the 'capability to provide health and safety training' and that other decisions would be taken during the initiation stage.

Is this an appropriate application of the 'starting up a project process', and why?

    Correct Answer: B

    Yes, because the outcome to have the 'capability to provide health and safety training' is clear. In the 'starting up a project' process, it is important to establish a clear objective that justifies the initiation of the project. The specific details and decisions regarding how to achieve this objective can be refined during the initiation stage. Thus, having a clear direction at the outset, even if not all details are resolved, aligns with the principles of the 'starting up a project' process.

Discussion
mcesarlaraOption: B

D. Incorrect. The process does require a justifiable reason for the project, which seems to be provided by the identified business opportunity and the agreed need for the capability to provide health and safety training. The specific details of the project's execution can be refined during the initiation stage. B. Correct. The decision to have the 'capability to provide health and safety training' provides a clear direction and outcome for the project. This clarity allows the project to move forward into the initiation stage where the specifics of whether ABC Company will just create the course or also deliver it can be resolved. This is a reasonable application of the 'starting up a project' process as it sets a clear goal and allows for further details to be elaborated during the initiation stage.

ravi_awsOption: B

B The answer is B. Yes, because the outcome to have the ‘capability to provide health and safety training’ is clear. In the ‘Starting up a Project’ process of PRINCE2, the aim is to do the minimum necessary just to see if it is worthwhile doing the Initiation stage. The project mandate is usually the only document that exists when this process starts, and this is not enough information for the Project Board to make the decision to start the ‘Initiating a Project’ process. Therefore, the purpose of this process is to provide the Project Board with the necessary information to judge if the project is worthwhile. In this case, even though it was unclear whether ABC Company would just create the course or deliver it as well, the project board did agree on the need to have the ‘capability to provide health and safety training’. This clear outcome aligns with the purpose of the ‘Starting up a Project’ process in PRINCE2, making it an appropriate application of this process