Who Sets the Tolerances for a Work Package?

B.

In the PRINCE2 methodology for project management, a work package is a collection of related tasks that can be assigned to an individual or team for execution. Tolerances refer to the allowable variation in the work package's performance or outcomes, such as time, cost, or quality. The tolerances for a work package are set during the planning phase and are agreed upon by the project manager and other stakeholders.

According to PRINCE2, the project board is responsible for setting the overall project tolerances, which provide guidance for the project manager when defining the tolerances for individual work packages. The project manager then works with the team manager and other relevant stakeholders to set the tolerances for each work package.

Therefore, the correct answer to the question is A. The project board sets the tolerances for a work package, but the project manager works with the team manager and other stakeholders to define the tolerances for individual work packages within the overall project tolerances. Corporate or programme management may also provide input into the overall project tolerances, but they are not directly involved in setting the tolerances for individual work packages.