Question 240
A public-private transport alliance has many subcommittees but contract and policy decisions are repeatedly delayed by unclear authority. The team has identified a response and must obtain a justified decision before moving forward. Which follow-through action is MOST defensible given the unresolved dependencies?
Explanation
Correct Answer
This decision respects the accountable project authority and the scenario’s remaining exposure: Consolidate overlapping forums through formally approved terms of reference. The response being governed is Simplify governance with a single escalation ladder, quorum rules, and decision service levels appropriate to risk. and the completion measure is Decision logs show authorized decisions occur within agreed thresholds and unresolved issues escalate predictably.
Incorrect Answers
Present feasible design alternatives and their effects to the change control board for disposition. That safeguard does not address the specific risk here: adding more committees without decision rights increases delay and accountability gaps. The relevant follow-up is: Consolidate overlapping forums through formally approved terms of reference.
Escalate the combined impact and seek an integrated sponsor decision before committing remaining work. That safeguard does not address the specific risk here: adding more committees without decision rights increases delay and accountability gaps. The relevant follow-up is: Consolidate overlapping forums through formally approved terms of reference.
Request the donor board's agreement on minimum outcomes before locking release priorities. That safeguard does not address the specific risk here: adding more committees without decision rights increases delay and accountability gaps. The relevant follow-up is: Consolidate overlapping forums through formally approved terms of reference.