4.4.10 RESULTS ORIENTATION

Question 1

Which statement best describes results orientation?
(1) The critical focus maintained on prioritising outcomes of the project, and is the prioritisation
of time, cost and quality to achieve the desired outputs
(2) The critical focus maintained on the outcomes of the project, and is the prioritisation of the
means and resources to overcome challenges to achieve the optimum outcome
(3) The critical focus maintained on the critical success factors of the project, and is the
prioritisation of the means and resources to overcome challenges to achieve the optimum outcome
(4) The critical focus maintained on the outcomes of the project, and is the prioritisation of all
critical success factors to achieve the desired outputs

Answer 1

(2) The critical focus maintained on the outcomes of the project, and is the prioritisation of the
means and resources to overcome challenges to achieve the optimum outcome

Question 2

What is an outcome?

(1) The change in the operational environment as the business uses the project’s outputs
(2) The benefits realised by the project
(3) The degree to which the project’s outputs are delivered successfully
(4) The degree to which the benefits are realised following a period of use

Answer 2

(1) The change in the operational environment as the business uses the project’s outputs

Question 3

Before making decisions and taking action, what should the project manager consider
in being results oriented?
(1) The impact of the decisions and actions on the project’s critical success factors
(2) The impact of the decisions and actions on the project’s likely success and the objectives
of the organisation
(3) The impact of the decisions and actions on the project’s stakeholders
(4) The impact of the decisions and actions on the project’s risk profile

Answer 3

(2) The impact of the decisions and actions on the project’s likely success and the objectives
of the organisation

Question 4

What does “economy” mean when considering goals and value?

(1) Doing things right
(2) Doing the right things
(3) Doing things at lowest cost
(4) Doing things ahead of schedule

Answer 4

(3) Doing things at lowest cost

Question 5

What does “efficiency” mean when considering goals and value?

(1) Doing things right
(2) Doing things within budget
(3) Doing things at lowest cost
(4) Doing the right things

Answer 5

(1) Doing things right