Resistance in SAP cloud projects often stems from perceived risks. Option A is correct—data privacy/security concerns are common due to cloud hosting. Option B is correct; users resist if standard processes seem inadequate compared to legacy systems. Option C is correct as cloud solutions reduce local control, sparking resistance. Option D is incorrect—cloud typically lowers maintenance costs, not increases them. Option E is incorrect; works council doubts are situational, not a typical cause. SAP OCM identifies these as key resistance drivers to address.

“Resistance often arises from concerns over data security, process fit, and loss of control in cloud transitions” (SAP OCM Framework, Resistance Management).

The change manager in SAP OCM must set boundaries to avoid being the sole “people fixer.” Option A is correct—describing OCM as a “long-distance endeavor” with joint effort clarifies it’s an ongoing, collective process (e.g., spanning Prepare to Run), not a solo fix-it role. For instance, adoption issues in Run require sustained teamwork, not just the change manager’s intervention. Option B is correct because calling it a “team sport” emphasizes that the project team—PM, IT, business—shares responsibility (e.g., PM schedules, IT supports, OCM guides), preventing the change manager from being overburdened. Option D is correct as framing OCM as a “core leadership task” highlights that business leaders must drive buy-in (e.g., a VP addressing resistance), not just delegate to the change manager.

Option C is incorrect—OCM isn’t a project management task; it’s a distinct discipline collaborating with PM, not subsumed under it. Option E is incorrect; a “checkbox approach” misrepresents OCM’s dynamic, adaptive nature—strict procedures don’t fit SAP’s agile methodology. SAP OCM stresses shared ownership to manage expectations.

“Clarify that change management is a continuous, team-based effort requiring leadership support, not a solitary or rigid task, to define its scope accurately” (SAP OCM Framework, Change Manager Role Clarification).

Responsibility assignment in SAP OCM depends on project scale. Option A is correct because large projects require specialized expertise, so a dedicated change manager or team is typical to handle complexity. Option C is correct as small projects often lack resources for a separate change manager, so the project manager assumes this role. Option B is incorrect—business leaders may support change but are not typically responsible for managing it, as this requires specific OCM skills. Option D is incorrect; the project sponsor provides oversight and support, not direct responsibility for execution, regardless of size.

Extract from SAP OCM Concepts: SAP Activate recommends tailoring OCM roles to project size, with dedicated resources for large implementations and consolidated roles for smaller ones (SAP OCM Framework).