Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) — Question 285

A non-profit utility company has 900 employees, a majority of whom are hourly employees and must track their time using a paper-based process. A few years ago the Director of Human Resources purchased a software system to eliminate the current paper-based time reporting process. No requirements specific to the utility company were defined prior to the purchase. A team was formed to implement the software. During implementation process, the team discovered the software lacked functionality and was not robust enough to support the general ledger requirements. The company stopped the effort and incurred a $500,000
USD loss on the cost of the software.
This year, the Director of Finance requested that a team investigate the current paper-based time reporting process and recommend solutions. The Director of
Finance feels that the Director of Human Resources must be involved as a critical stakeholder. The Director of Human Resources is still bitter about the last effort because the process "˜stopped'.
During a design review meeting to discuss the future state, all stakeholders are in agreement except the Director of Human Resources. Who makes the final decision?

Answer options

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as the final decision-making authority typically lies with those designated in the governance approach, which ensures that decisions align with the project's structure and accountability. Options A and C are incorrect because complete agreement is often not feasible, and the Business Analyst does not hold decision-making power. Option B, while relevant, does not encompass all governance responsibilities that could involve multiple stakeholders.