ACCA Strategic Business Leader (SBL) Practice Exam

What kind of projects does the post implementation review typically assess?

1. All types, regardless of their stage

2. Completed projects that have been delivered

3. Ongoing projects with interim evaluations

4. Unsuccessful projects for lessons learned

The correct answer is: Completed projects that have been delivered

The post-implementation review is primarily concerned with assessing completed projects that have been delivered. This process involves evaluating the outcomes of a project after it has been executed to determine if it met its objectives, delivered value, adhered to budget and schedule constraints, and addressed stakeholder needs. The focus on completed projects allows organizations to conduct thorough analyses based on actual results rather than hypothetical situations. Assessing a project post-implementation helps in identifying what worked well, what didn't, and lessons learned for future projects, which contributes to continuous improvement within the project management process. In contrast, the other options do not align with the typical focus of post-implementation reviews. Assessing ongoing projects involves interim evaluations, which differ from the final assessments made in post-implementation reviews. Reviewing all types of projects regardless of their stage would not allow for an effective analysis, as the context and details might change throughout different phases. Lastly, while unsuccessful projects are valuable for lessons learned, they are specifically analyzed separately from the typical scope of post-implementation reviews, which usually aim to evaluate projects that have been successfully delivered.