PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) — Question 124

A stakeholder requests to add new critical requirements the day before the scheduled baseline requirements approval meeting. The stakeholder insists that these requirements must be taken into account despite time and budget constraints.
What is the most effective way to manage this situation?

Answer options

• A. Postpone the baseline approval meeting, analyze the impact, and schedule a new meeting to discuss dependencies and priorities with stakeholders.
• B. Share the new requirements with all stakeholders and ask them to submit their comments before the meeting.
• C. Ask for more resources to manage this change and justify these additional resources with the value the change will give to the company.
• D. Discuss the change with stakeholders during the baseline approval meeting and ask them to approve the new baseline.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because sharing the new requirements and soliciting feedback allows stakeholders to consider the implications without delaying the meeting. Options A and D involve direct discussion during the meeting, which may not allow for thorough analysis of the new requirements, while C focuses on resource allocation rather than stakeholder communication.