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Lilian Seow Intracorp Projects Ltd. British Columbia, Canada

Which of the following is least likely to be within the project manager's sphere of influence [PMBOK page 53]?
A. Government
B. Project team
C. Sponsor
D. Customers

Posted: Feb 5, 2021 9:43 PM (Updated by author: Feb 5, 2021 9:43 PM)

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Thomas Walenta Global Project Economy Expert Hackenheim, Germany

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try to influence government (well, if you run Olympic games or the vaccination campaign, but then they are also customers/sponsors).
All others you must and you can influence.
Influencing the Sponsor might often be hardest, as it is against the cultural power distance of many.

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1 reply by Lilian Seow

Feb 06, 2021 4:51 AM

Lilian Seow

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Thanks Thomas. I have mistaken the "governing bodies" in the sphere as "government" and that was when I was confused by the answer.

Posted: Feb 6, 2021 4:37 AM

Lilian Seow Intracorp Projects Ltd. British Columbia, Canada

Feb 06, 2021 4:37 AM

Replying to Thomas Walenta

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Thanks Thomas. I have mistaken the "governing bodies" in the sphere as "government" and that was when I was confused by the answer.

Posted: Feb 6, 2021 4:51 AM

Rami Kaibni

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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Lilian

I certainly agree with Thomas's feedback.

RK

Posted: Feb 6, 2021 12:49 PM

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