International Project Management Association (IPMA) Practice Exam

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Which type of undertaking is least suited for a project management approach?

An undertaking to support a strategic initiative
An undertaking that is routine and frequently performed by the organization
An undertaking with a high degree of interdependence among activities
An undertaking with an unusually complex scope

The correct answer is: An undertaking that is routine and frequently performed by the organization

A routine undertaking that is frequently performed by an organization is least suited for a project management approach because project management is designed for temporary endeavors with specific goals, unique outputs, and defined start and end dates. In contrast, routine tasks tend to be ongoing, repetitive, and more predictable, which do not require the level of planning, resource allocation, and monitoring that project management offers. Routine activities can often be handled through established processes and procedures, which can be managed more effectively with standard operating procedures rather than formal project management methodologies. As these undertakings do not involve the complexity or uniqueness that project management thrives on, they are better suited to day-to-day operational management rather than project management frameworks. Hence, the application of project management principles would be unnecessary for routine activities, making them the least suitable for such an approach.