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APMG-International Better-Business-Cases-Practitioner - Better Business Cases Practitioner Exam

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The Consortium has stated that within the next three years, it expects to see at least a 15% increase in the attainment of

qualifications. However, it has not proposed ways in which the success rates for qualifications can be increased.

Is this approach appropriate for defining the spending objectives in the Strategic Outline Case?

A.

No, because without a solution to the problem, there is no way of calculating what the potential improvements might be.

B.

No, because the Consortium should NOT be specifying the targeted outcomes.

C.

Yes, because the Consortium has been formed to plan the transformation of education and learning.

D.

Yes, because the Strategic Case should focus on what needs to be achieved in terms of the targeted outcomes and outputs rather than input in relation to the potential solution.

Answer the following question about the content of the Outline Business Case (OBC). The OBC

is based on the following preferred way forward:

Column 1 is a list of true statements from the Economic Case in the OBC. Column 2 is a selection of

some of the Business Case headings. For each statement in Column 1, select from Column 2 the

Business Case heading under which the statement should be recorded. Each selection from Column 2

can be used once, more than once or not at all.

Which statement should be recorded under the Change Management heading?

A.

The Change Management Strategy should mitigate the impact of school closures on jobs.

B.

There should be a break clause allowing either party to give two months written notice to terminate the agreement after a minimum of six months.

C.

11-16 year old pupils from Pittville High School could be absorbed into the other schools if all further education unit were moved to a new campus.

D.

The Pittville University development option will result in a net overall saving in the cost ofcontracts for cleaning.

Which statement should be recorded under the Benefits Realization heading?

A.

The Pittville Project Manager is responsible for producing regular progress reports for the Senior Responsible Owner of the project.

B.

The local university has proposed to run a series of workshops in the Western Area to prepare for university applications.

C.

The rationalization of courses to improve pupil/teacher ratios.

D.

The Reference Project is based on using the same property management company that maintains Pittville University.

Answer the following question about the Programme Business Case.

The following questions include only true statements, but only 2 statements are

appropriate entries for that heading in the Strategic Case section.

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

Which 2 statements should be recorded under the Organization overview heading?

A.

The Consortium has been formed to plan the transformation of education and learning for 14-19- year-olds throughout the Western Area.

B.

Formal meetings have been held over the past nine months to establish the goals to be achieved.

C.

Pittville is the commercial, retail and cultural centre of Topland, with a population of circa22,000.

D.

There are problems accessing learning in some parts of the region.

E.

There is a shortage of higher education establishments in the region.

Answer the following questions about the actions taken when preparing the Economic Case within the Full Business Case (FBC).

Decide whether the action taken represents an appropriate application of the Five Case Model for this project and select the response that supports your decision.

Since approval of the OBC, there has been an attractive bid for the Old Fire Station Headquarters site by a supermarket company.

The bid is 15% higher than the original amount that the site was valued at.

Should the FBC production be delayed while the ranking of the options in the OBC is reassessed?

A.

No, because the anticipated benefits will remain the same.

B.

No, because the sale price of the site is an opportunity cost which is irrelevant to the Economic Appraisal.

C.

Yes, because the FBC must be re-submitted for re-approval if the costs vary significantly.

D.

Yes, because the FBC should be based on accurate Economic Appraisals for all options.

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about the Financial Appraisal of the option to build a new campus on

the site of the Old Fire Station Headquarters.

Decide whether the action taken represents an appropriate application of the Five Case Model for this project and select the response

that supports your decision.

The cost of the temporary accommodation on the site of the Old Fire Station Headquarters has been treated as a revenue cost within

the Financial Appraisal. This temporary accommodation is required as part of the construction of the new campus.

Is this an appropriate application of the Five Case Model for the project?

A.

No, because the Financial Appraisal should NOT contain revenue costs.

B.

No, because construction and refurbishment costs should be treated as capital costs.

C.

Yes, because all construction costs must be accounted for.

D.

Yes, because these represent a cost of developing the scheme.

Using the Scenario and the information below, answer the following questions about the creation

of the short listed options for the Pittville project.

Spending Objectives

At least 15% increase in rate of participation

A 15% increase in attainment of qualification

At least 65 education courses

Critical Success Factors

Strategic fit and business needs - fit for purpose schools and universities attractive to 16-18-year-old

learners

Potential Value For Money

Supply side capacity and capability

Potential affordability

Potential achievability

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

Scoping Solution 1: 'Current level of participation, 55 education courses and current qualification

success rate'

Which 2 statements are correct about this entry in the Options Framework?

A.

Should be carried forward to the short listed options.

B.

Delivers against one or more of the critical success factors.

C.

Will represent a benchmark for Value For Money throughout the appraisal process.

D.

Supports one or more of the Spending Objectives.

E.

Incorrectly identified as a Scoping Solution.