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Marketing Director as Senior User

Question

Scenario - Additional Information - He started the company 25 years ago and knows his job very well.

He injured his leg two years ago which has restricted his visits Chief Executive Officer (CEO): to the engineering area.

As CEO he has an overall perspective of the business strategic requirements and the authority to commit resources as required.

She has been with the company for three years, following a successful career with a publicity company.

She has the ability to represent the Marketing Director: needs of the business, particularly as this is a marketing project.

She has the authority to commit the annual business marketing budget, from which the project will be funded, as she sees appropriate.

She will be responsible for monitoring the expected benefits of the calendar, in particular the improvement of the company's image.

He has been responsible for many engineering innovations in the company and is still as keen and energetic as the day he started.

Engineering Manager: VVhilst he will not be part of the project team, his staff will feature in the photos for the promotional calendar.

Central Records: This group of five staff looks after all company records and document control.

They now maintain all project files.

This is the local office supplies company.

It supplies all the stationery and office equipment needs of the company and will supply the stationery for Bright Lights: this project.

Portraits ltd: This is a professional photographic company with a number of excellent photographers and a history of successful work.

This company has been selected to take the photos for the company calendar.

It has yet be decided which of the photographers to use.

Which 2 statements explain why the Marketing Director should be appointed as a Senior User for this project?

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The Marketing Director should be appointed as a Senior User for this project because of the following two reasons:

  1. She can represent the Marketing department: As this project is related to marketing, it is essential to have a Senior User who can represent the Marketing department's needs and requirements. The Marketing Director has been with the company for three years and has the ability to represent the Marketing department's needs, particularly as this is a marketing project. By appointing her as a Senior User, the project team can ensure that the marketing objectives are met, and the project's benefits are aligned with the marketing department's goals.

  2. The project will be funded from the business marketing budget: As the Marketing Director has the authority to commit the annual business marketing budget, from which the project will be funded, it is essential to have her as a Senior User. By doing so, the project team can ensure that the project's budget is managed effectively and that the project's deliverables align with the marketing department's goals. Additionally, by monitoring the expected benefits of the calendar, particularly the improvement of the company's image, the Marketing Director can ensure that the project's outcomes align with the company's overall marketing strategy.

In summary, the Marketing Director's appointment as a Senior User is critical to ensuring that the project aligns with the marketing department's goals, and the project budget is managed effectively. By doing so, the project team can ensure that the project's deliverables align with the company's overall marketing strategy, and the project's benefits are realized.