Practice Free L6M5 Strategic Programme Leadership Exam Questions Answers With Explanation

EVA compares planned vs. actual project progress (p.112). It ensures projects stay on track by measuring deviations from expectations. Option B relates to financial performance, C describes ROI, and D refers to resource allocation. [P.112]

Ali is implying negative consequences rather than stating them directly, which is known as implied coercion.

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This is the Person Culture. Refer to the comparison table of Handy's 4 Culture Types for details on responsiveness and hierarchy.

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A Payback Analysis (p.72) calculates how long it takes for a project to recover its initial investment. It accounts for project duration but does not provide a rate of return (Option C). Discount factors (Option D) are used in Net Present Value (NPV) analysis, not Payback Analysis. [P.72]

Open-Book Costing (p.2.1) ensures visibility into supplier costs and margins, which matches the CEO’s request.

Cost Reimbursable (B) covers unknown costs, but does not provide transparency.

Bottom-Up Pricing (C) estimates project costs from smaller parts.

Activity-Based Costing (D) assigns costs per activity, but does not guarantee supplier transparency. [P.2.1]

The Person-Organization Fit model helps in hiring employees whose values align with the organization (p.194).

Option A relates to performance management, not hiring.

Option C addresses diversity policies, not cultural fit.

Option D focuses on supplier relations, not internal recruitment. [P.194]

Improved performance, increased productivity, and higher retention are benefits of a positive work culture.

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NEC contracts are designed to be flexible with various payment options and use simple, present-tense English.

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Persuasion is one of the best tools for cultural change (p.204).

Option A is incorrect—persuasion should not involve threats.

**Option B is incorrect—persuasion should be the first approach, not the last.

Option D is incorrect—persuasion is highly effective in large-scale change. [P.204]

The correct answers are 1, 3, and 4 (p.8). Option 2 is incorrect as it describes a DBO (Design-Build-Operate) contract rather than an EPC contract. Option 5 is incorrect because it describes a PPP (Public-Private Partnership) contract, not an EPC contract. [P.8]

A favourable variance means that the actual performance was better than expected.

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