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PMI Exam PMO-CP Topic 1 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMO-CP exam
Question #: 4
Topic #: 1
[All PMO-CP Questions]

What is the relationship between organizational maturity in project management and PMO maturity?

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Suggested Answer: C

Organizational maturity in project management and PMO maturity are distinct but complementary concepts. Organizational maturity refers to the overall capability of the organization to manage projects effectively and efficiently, including how well it adopts project management best practices across the entire organization. PMO maturity, on the other hand, refers specifically to the maturity of the PMO in performing its functions, supporting projects, and providing governance.

While these concepts are related, they are not the same, and an organization can have a mature PMO without being fully mature in overall project management practices, or vice versa. Both are necessary to optimize project outcomes and contribute to organizational success.


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Earleen
3 months ago
Option B, because why not? It's like the 'I don't know' of multiple-choice questions.
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Carrol
3 months ago
Hold up, is this a trick question or something? I'm going with option C, but I'm keeping one eye on the door just in case.
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Evan
2 months ago
Yeah, they go hand in hand to ensure projects are carried out effectively.
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Noe
2 months ago
I agree, having both is important for successful project management.
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Noel
2 months ago
I think the relationship between organizational maturity and PMO maturity is that they are different but complement each other.
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Paulina
3 months ago
That's a valid point, but I still think they are separate concepts that can exist independently.
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Maryanne
3 months ago
But don't you think that the existence of a PMO is a sign of organizational maturity?
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Blythe
3 months ago
All answers? Really? I feel like that's a bit of a cop-out. Let's think this through logically.
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Paulina
3 months ago
I disagree, I believe that organizational maturity and PMO maturity are different and complementary concepts.
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Antione
3 months ago
Hmm, I'm not so sure. I think option D might be the way to go. The existence of a PMO does seem to indicate organizational maturity.
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Laurel
3 months ago
I agree, having a PMO in place shows that the organization is mature in managing projects.
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Dorethea
3 months ago
Option D is definitely a strong indicator of organizational maturity.
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Krystal
3 months ago
I think option C is the correct answer. Organizational maturity and PMO maturity are distinct but related concepts.
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Ernie
2 months ago
I think the relationship between organizational maturity and PMO maturity is complex, but option C seems to capture it well.
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Lynna
3 months ago
I agree, option C makes sense. They are different but work together.
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Maryanne
4 months ago
I think the relationship is that the existence of organizational maturity is a requirement for the existence of a PMO.
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