The P3O® Foundation (2013) manual outlines that a P3O’s governance responsibilities include providing the backbone for change initiatives, a single data source, and decision-making rules. Section 2.1.2 states, "The P3O model provides the governance and control backbone, a single source of data, and implements rules for decision-making to support portfolios, programmes, and projects." However, it does not make decisions on behalf of the main board (4), which remains a senior management function. The 2013 edition emphasizes P3O’s supportive governance role, ensuring alignment and consistency without usurping authority. Options B, C, and D include the incorrect fourth element, making A the accurate choice. This framework enhances organizational change management.

The P3O® Foundation (2013) manual describes the Portfolio Office’s focus as ensuring investment in the right programmes. Section 5.3.2 states, "The Portfolio Office focuses on ensuring that investment is directed toward the right programmes by aligning them with strategic objectives and optimizing the portfolio." This differs from implementation (A), programme support (B), or standard definition (C), which are programme or COE roles. The 2013 edition emphasizes this strategic investment role to maximize value, supporting P3O’s governance function. This ensures resource allocation aligns with organizational priorities.

The question "Are we doing the right things?" relates to business change design, per the P3O® Foundation (2013) manual. Section 2.2.2 states, "Business change design addresses the question 'Are we doing the right things?' by ensuring initiatives align with strategic objectives." This differs from benefits realization (A), efficiency (C), or process correctness (D), which address other governance aspects. The 2013 edition links this question to the P3O’s role in validating strategic alignment, a key design phase concern. This ensures change initiatives are prioritized correctly, supporting effective governance.

The P3O® Foundation (2013) manual lists delivering capability and realizing benefits as an activity in the permanent P3O implementation lifecycle. Section 4.3.5 states, "The implementation lifecycle for a permanent P3O includes delivering capability and realizing benefits as it transitions to operational status." This differs from returning staff (A), running an office (B), or closing a Programme Office (C), which relate to temporary models. The 2013 edition focuses on this phase to establish and validate the P3O’s operational effectiveness, ensuring long-term value. This activity supports strategic alignment.

The P3O® Foundation (2013) manual highlights that implementing standard collaborative tools directly supports effective teamwork among regionally dispersed Programme Managers. Section 6.2.2 states, "Standard collaborative tools, such as information portals and shared workspaces, enable effective communication and coordination among distributed teams, including Programme Managers in different regions." This contrasts with appointing regional sponsors (A), which is a governance role, portfolio prioritization (B), which focuses on strategy, and fast-track mobilization (D), which aids initiation. The 2013 edition emphasizes technology’s role in overcoming geographical barriers, ensuring real-time collaboration and consistency. This approach enhances team cohesion and efficiency, aligning with P3O’s support function for distributed models.

The P3O® Foundation (2013) manual indicates that ongoing alignment with strategic objectives is the capability most likely to stop inappropriate programmes. Section 2.2.3 states, "Ongoing alignment of programmes with strategic objectives and targets enables the P3O to identify and terminate initiatives that no longer support organizational goals." This contrasts with resource reduction (A), overhead reduction (C), or bundling requests (D), which address efficiency or coordination rather than strategic fit. The 2013 edition emphasizes this alignment as a core P3O function, ensuring resources focus on value-adding initiatives. This capability enhances governance effectiveness.

The P3O® Foundation (2013) manual indicates that a P3O should not operate independently nor rely solely on dedicated full-time resources for financial functions, making both statements false. Section 5.1.2 states, "The P3O model should integrate seamlessly with existing organizational functions, leveraging shared resources and aligning with corporate governance." Independence (1) is impractical as P3O relies on collaboration, while financial functions (2) are typically supported by existing organizational structures rather than dedicated P3O resources (Section 7.2). The 2013 edition emphasizes integration and resource sharing to enhance efficiency, contradicting both options. Thus, D is correct, ensuring the P3O complements rather than duplicates organizational capabilities, supporting a cohesive change management framework.