Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 195

A big construction company has grown into a group of 17 companies spread across the country. The rationale behind forming the group was to become more competitive in bidding for federal and regional government contracts. Another reason was to increase consolidated profitability by lowering the cost of materials and using combined assets more efficiently. Disjointed technological capabilities of the individual companies impede gathering the data needed to make decisions on both handling materials and allocating the resources.
What improvement opportunity does this represent?

Answer options

• A. Create a business model canvas to outline business needs
• B. Deploy a new system across the companies
• C. Enhance access to the relevant information
• D. Develop a repository of information from each company

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as enhancing access to relevant information would directly address the issue of disjointed technological capabilities that prevent effective data collection. While option A is useful for outlining business needs, it does not solve the immediate data access problem. Option B suggests deploying a new system, but without improved information access, this may not be effective. Option D, while beneficial, does not focus directly on improving access to information, which is essential for decision-making.