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Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about the Management Case section of the Full Business Case for

the Pittville project.

Decide whether the entry is appropriate for the document identified and select the responses that support your decision.

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

The Programme and Project Management Framework section states:

1. The Programme Director is to be responsible for the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme.

2. Project progress reports are to be provided to the Consortium at the end of each month.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

A.

Amend entry 1, because the Western Area Learning Consortium should be jointly accountable for the Programme.

B.

Amend entry 1, because the Senior Responsible Owner should NOT be the Programme Director.

C.

No change to entry 1, because this is appropriate.

D.

Remove entry 2, because project reporting arrangements should be documented in the Project Plan.

E.

No change to entry 2, because the project framework should include project reporting arrangements in relation to the programme.

Answer the following questions about the benefits realization strategy, framework and plans that have been drafted for

the Pittville project.

Decide whether the entry is appropriate for the document identified and select the responses that support your decision.

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

The Management Case states that the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme Director is ultimately responsible for:

1. Delivering the benefits of the Pittville project

2. Ensuring arrangements have been made to realize the benefits.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

A.

Amend entry 1, because the SRO of the programme and project should be ultimately responsible for delivering the benefits.

B.

Amend entry 1, because the SRO of the programme should delegate responsibility for delivering benefits to the Project Manager.

C.

Amend entry 2, because the SRO of the programme should ensure that mechanisms are in place for realizing benefits.

D.

No change to entry 2, because the delivery of benefits should be tracked at programme level.

E.

No change to entry 2, because the Programme Director should report on the delivery of benefits to the other members of the Consortium.

Which detail should be explained in the Financial Case?

A.

Accountancy treatment of the negotiated deal.

B.

Explanation of any personnel implications.

C.

Contingency arrangement for overspends.

D.

Payment premiums for risk transfer.

Which action should be completed by the Pittville Project Manager?

A.

Produce regular progress reports for the Senior Responsible Owner of the

project.

B.

Appoint the Senior Responsible Owner for the project.

C.

Approve the specification for the new learning campus.

D.

Approve the continuation of the project at the end of each delivery stage.

The current establishment of support staff will be able to absorb 30% growth in numbers of 16 - 18-year-old learners.

This information has been:

1. Entered in the benefits register

2. Classed as a cash-releasing benefit.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

A.

Amend entry 1, because benefits should be described only in the Economic Case.

B.

No change to entry 1, because non cash-releasing benefits should be entered in the benefits register.

C.

Amend entry 2, because the benefit class should be 'non-cash-releasing'.

D.

No change to entry 2, because an increase in productivity is classified as cash-releasing.

E.

No change to entry 2, because a growth in learner numbers will result in additional revenue.

Temporary accommodation has been put on the site of the Old Fire Station Headquarters whilst thedevelopment of

the new campus takes place.

Should the cost of the temporary accommodation be treated as a capital cost within the Financial Appraisal?

A.

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

B.

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

C.

Yes, because all running costs must be accounted for.

D.

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

The Financial Appraisal for the new campus includes the cost of inflation over the life of the scheme.

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

A.

No, because the Financial Appraisal should be based on constant prices.

B.

No, because it is the Economic Appraisal that should include the cost of inflation.

C.

Yes, because this will be an on going cost to the new campus over the life of the scheme.

D.

Yes, because all of the new campus assets will decrease in value over the life of a scheme.

Answer the following question about benefits criteria.

Column 1 is a list of benefits. For each benefit in Column 1, select from Column 2 the benefit criteria heading under which it should be

classified. Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.

The Management Case states that, because the Pittville project is part of the Western Area Learning Improvements Programme:

1. A benefits realization strategy and benefits register are NOT required for the project.

2. All benefits will be tracked at the programme level.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

A.

Amend entry 1, because all projects should use a benefits register to identify key benefits and how they will be tracked.

B.

Amend entry 1, because the benefits realization strategy for the project should outline how the programme's approach to realizing benefits is being adapted for the project.

C.

Amend entry 2, because the potential benefits from the project should be documented only in the Economic Case.

D.

No change to entry 2, because when a project is part of a wider programme, benefits should be tracked only at the programme level.

E.

No change to entry 2, because tracking benefits at the programme level will help to avoid double counting of benefits from different projects.

Service Solution 2: 'New development on Pittville University site and close and transfer all further

education units in the Pittville area resulting in financial affordability'.

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

A.

This is a Service Scope option NOT a Service Solution option.

B.

Delivers against one or more of the critical success factors.

C.

Supports one or more of the Spending Objectives.

D.

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

E.

This is the LEA's preference and therefore the preferred option.

Answer the following questions about preparing for the potential deal for the

Pittville project.

Column 1 contains information about the Pittville project. For each entry in Column

1, select from Column 2 the Action within the Five Case Model that should use this

information. Each selection from Column 2 can be used once, more than once or

not at all.

Using the Scenario, answer the following questions about the critical success factors (CSFs) for the option to build a

campus on the Old Fire Station Headquarters site, with all courses for 16 - 18-year-olds provided by Pittville University.

Remember to select 2 answers to each question.

Which 2 attributes demonstrate that this option supports the key CSF Strategic fit and business needs?

A.

The attainment of qualifications should increase by 15% through the provision of betterfacilities.

B.

The Local Education Authority Director has agreed to be the Senior Responsible Owner for the Pittville project.

C.

Physical access to learning will be improved throughout the region as the new site has good access from most of Pittville.

D.

Local parents are opposed to the closing of Pittville High School.

E.

All further education units need to be absorbed into the new campus, reducing the number of educational providers to choose from.

The Benefits Realization Framework section states:

1. It was identified in the OBC that existing schools and universities play a major role in the success or otherwise of the Pittville

project. A strategy for Learning Provider engagement is to be prepared.

2. A senior manager within the Local Education Authority is ultimately responsible for benefits realization.

Which 2 statements apply to these entries?

A.

Amend entry 1, because the strategy for the realization of benefits should be confirmed within the OBC.

B.

Delete entry 1, because schools and universities will be responsible for the delivery of the benefits.

C.

No change to entry 1, because the strategy for the realization of benefits should be revisited and re-affirmed within the FBC.

D.

Amend entry 2, because the project manager is responsible for benefits realization.

E.

No change to entry 2, because this is appropriate to this section.

Pittville University insist that the business scope of the Pittville project should be based on the

development of a new campus on the site of the Old Fire Station Headquarters.

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

A.

No, because Pittville University should NOT be involved in the development of the Strategic Case.

B.

No, because the business scope should determine the affected business areas, functionality and organization.

C.

Yes, because the Old Fire Station Headquarters site has good access from most parts of Pittville.

D.

Yes, because the business scope of the Pittville project should be based on a short list of options.

Using the Scenario, answer the following question about the actions taken when establishing the

Economic Case within the Outline Business Case (OBC).

It is thought that funding for the new campus on the site of the Old Fire Station Headquarters couldbe achieved through a public private partnership (PPP). The size of the Pittville project is very similar to the recent PPP development of Marshgate High School, a school in a neighbouring part of the county.

Lines 1 to 5 in the table below consist of an assertion statement and a reason statement. For each line identify the appropriate

option, from options A to E, that applies. Each option can be used once, more than once or not at all.

Topland LEA's preference to close Pittville High School has been listed as one of the Spending Objectives.

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

A.

No, because this should be one of the service solution options when determining the long list.

B.

No, because Topland LEA's preferences should be listed as critical success factors.

C.

Yes, because this supports the requirement for the solution to be financially viable in the long term.

D.

Yes, because Topland LEA initiated the project and therefore has the authority to determine the preferred solution.

Answer the following questions about the content of the Commercial Case and the Financial Case for the Pittville project.

Which detail should be explained in the Commercial Case?

A.

How charges for the preferred service provider's offer have been modelled, including the resultant benefits.

B.

Capital and revenue implications of the resultant deal, including any costs falling to the organization.

C.

Net effect on the organization's charges (prices), if any.

D.

Service streams and outputs being contracted for.

Column 1 contains only true statements about the Pittville project. For each entry in Column 1, decide whether or not it should be

explained within the Commercial Case or the Financial Case, and then select your answer from Column 2. Each selection from

Column 2 can be used once, more than once or not at all.

It is estimated that 60% of the taxation costs on the development will NOT be reclaimable.

Should the unclaimable taxation costs be excluded from the Financial Appraisal?

A.

No, because the Financial Appraisal should demonstrate value for money.

B.

No, because both resource and non-resource costs and benefits should be factored into the analysis.

C.

Yes, because taxation costs should be excluded from the Financial Appraisal.

D.

Yes, because it is the Economic Case that should include inflation and taxation costs.

Which is an appropriately defined SMART spending objective for improved efficiency of resources?

A.

To increase the utilization of teachers from 75% to 90% within three years.

B.

To reduce travel times for staff and students to and from the new campus.

C.

To absorb up to 30% growth in the number of 16 to 18-year-old learners within the current establishment of support staff.

D.

To create a healthy competition between learning providers to benefit learners.

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