Central Records: Appointed as Project Support for "Bright Lights" Calendar Project
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 Central Records should be appointed as Project Support for this project?
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Explanations
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A. B. C. D. E.AE.
Based on the scenario, the project is about creating a promotional calendar that will improve the company's image. The CEO has the overall perspective of the business strategic requirements and the authority to commit resources as required. The Marketing Director has the authority to commit the annual business marketing budget, from which the project will be funded. The Engineering Manager's staff will feature in the photos for the promotional calendar. The local office supplies company will supply the stationery for the project. Portraits ltd has been selected to take the photos for the company calendar, but it has not yet been decided which of the photographers to use.
The question is asking for the two statements that explain why Central Records should be appointed as Project Support for this project.
Statement A is correct. Central Records should be appointed as Project Support for this project because they control the receipt, identification, versions, storage, and issue of all project products within the company's projects. This means that they have the expertise to ensure that all project files are properly managed and stored. They will be responsible for maintaining all project files for the promotional calendar, which will be useful for reference during and after the project is completed. This will help ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and meets the required quality standards.
Statement E is also correct. Central Records should be appointed as Project Support for this project because they have knowledge of the organizational standards that will be applicable to the project. This means that they are familiar with the company's policies and procedures and can ensure that the project complies with these standards. They will also be able to identify any issues that may arise during the project and take appropriate actions to address them.
Therefore, the correct answers are A and E. Statements B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not provide sufficient justification for appointing Central Records as Project Support for this project.
