Which is a purpose of an End Stage Report?
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The purpose of an End Stage Report is to summarize the progress of a project at the end of a stage. It is used to inform the Project Board, which is responsible for overseeing the project, of the current status of the project and to enable them to make informed decisions about what action to take next.
Option A, "Summarize progress to enable the Project Board to decide what action to take next," is therefore the correct answer. The report should provide an overview of what has been achieved so far, what issues have arisen, and any risks that may impact the future progress of the project. It should also highlight any changes that have been made to the original plan and explain the reasons for these changes.
Option B, "Summarize how the project performed against the version of the Project Initiation Documentation used to authorize it," is incorrect. While it is important to measure the project's performance against its original plan, this is the purpose of the Project Initiation Documentation (PID) and not the End Stage Report.
Option C, "Provide the detailed analysis of a deviation and offer options for the way to proceed," is also incorrect. While the report should highlight any deviations from the original plan, it should not provide a detailed analysis of each deviation or offer options for the way to proceed. This is the responsibility of the Project Manager and is typically addressed in the Highlight Report.
Option D, "Provide a plan for the next stage of the project," is also incorrect. While the report may provide some recommendations for the next stage of the project, it is not its primary purpose. The next stage of the project will be addressed in the next Stage Plan, which is developed after the Project Board approves the End Stage Report.