Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 147

A business analyst (BA) is assigned to a project which has two main stakeholders: a highly regulated government agency and a less formal private company. To select the business analysis approach, the BA will conduct a meeting with representatives from each entity to decide on the level of formality needed for requirements and design specifications. During the meeting, what should the BA's strategy be?

Answer options

• A. Develop consensus on a tailored approach for formality
• B. Use a formal approach to appeal to the government entity's higher authority
• C. Ask the government entity to accept a flexible collaborative approach
• D. Employ the standard business analysis level of formality

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, emphasizes the need for a consensus that considers the requirements of both stakeholders, allowing for a tailored approach that can accommodate the differing levels of formality. Option B is incorrect because imposing a formal approach may not suit the private company, while option C suggests an inflexible stance that could alienate the government agency. Option D fails to recognize the necessity for customization based on stakeholder needs.