PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) — Question 24

While preparing a business case, an experienced business analyst faces difficulty in deciding which of three different solution options to recommend. The senior vice president (SVP) who requested the business case favors an outsourced solution; however, an analysis favors a custom-developed solution, either but internally or using contract labor.
To prepare the recommendation, what should the business analyst do?

Answer options

• A. Perform solution evaluation.
• B. Recommend the SVP’s choice, as it is most likely to be adopted.
• C. Review the stakeholder analysis
• D. Formulate a weighted-ranking matrix.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as performing a solution evaluation allows the analyst to systematically compare the options based on criteria that matter to the organization. This approach provides an objective basis for the recommendation rather than simply endorsing the SVP's preference (B), which may not align with the best overall solution. Options C and D may contribute to the process but do not directly address the need for a comprehensive evaluation of the solutions.