BCS PC-BA-FBA-20 - BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis V4.0

The power/interest grid is a tool used in stakeholder analysis to categorize stakeholders based on their level of power (influence) and interest in the project. The position of stakeholders on the grid reflects their current status.

Key Considerations:

Where the Stakeholders Will Be After the Proposed Change: The grid represents the current state, not future projections.

Where the Stakeholders Should Be: The grid does not prescribe ideal positions but reflects actual positions.

Where the Stakeholders Actually Are at a Point in Time: The grid is a snapshot of stakeholders' current power and interest levels.

Where the Stakeholders Believe They Should Be: The grid is based on objective analysis, not subjective beliefs.

Evaluation of Each Option:

A. Where the stakeholders will be after the proposed change:The grid reflects the present, not future states.Conclusion: This is not correct .

B. Where the stakeholders should be:The grid does not prescribe ideal positions but reflects actual positions.Conclusion: This is not correct .

C. Where the stakeholders actually are at a point in time:This accurately describes the purpose of the power/interest grid.Conclusion: This is correct .

D. Where the stakeholders believe they should be:The grid is based on objective analysis, not subjective beliefs.Conclusion: This is not correct .

Final Recommendation:

The position of stakeholders on a power/interest grid represents:

C. Where the stakeholders actually are at a point in time.

The Project Sponsor is the senior executive or manager who owns the project, champions it, secures funding, and holds ultimate accountability for the benefits. While they are the most important stakeholder and sign off on the requirements, they are typically NOT an active, day-to-day working member of the project team responsible for executing the Requirements Engineering activities. The Project Manager (A), Business Analyst (C), and Software Tester (D) are all core, active members of the project team with specific roles in managing, defining, and validating the requirements, respectively.

(Reference: BCS Requirements Engineering – Roles in Requirements Engineering)

The hierarchy of requirements organizes requirements into levels (e.g., business needs, stakeholder requirements, solution requirements) to ensure alignment and traceability. Let’s evaluate each statement to determine which is false .

Key Characteristics of the Requirements Hierarchy:

Linking Requirements: The hierarchy ensures that detailed requirements are connected to higher-level business needs and objectives.

Order of Development: The hierarchy does not dictate the sequence in which requirements should be developed; it focuses on relationships and dependencies.

Driven by Strategy: Requirements are derived from the organization's values, strategy, and objectives.

Traceability: The hierarchy links different types of requirements to ensure consistency and alignment.

Evaluation of Each Statement:

A. The requirements hierarchy enables detailed requirements to be linked to the business need:This is true; the hierarchy ensures traceability between high-level and detailed requirements.Conclusion: This is true .

B. The requirements hierarchy shows the order in which requirements should be developed:The hierarchy does not specify the development order; it focuses on relationships and dependencies.Conclusion: This is false .

C. Requirements are driven by the organisation's values, strategy and objectives:This is true; requirements must align with organizational goals.Conclusion: This is true .

D. The requirements hierarchy links different requirements to each other:This is true; the hierarchy ensures traceability and alignment across levels.Conclusion: This is true .

Final Recommendation:

The false statement is:

B. The requirements hierarchy shows the order in which requirements should be developed.

To determine the best source of information for Natasha to understand how Halliday Holdings' brand is perceived, we need to evaluate the options based on their relevance and objectivity.

Evaluation of Each Option:

A. Independent industry websites:Independent industry websites often provide unbiased insights into how a company's brand is perceived by customers, competitors, and the market. These sources aggregate reviews, ratings, and expert opinions, making them a valuable resource for understanding external perceptions.Conclusion: This is the best source .

B. The company website:The company website reflects the organization's internal perspective and branding efforts. While useful for understanding how the company presents itself, it does not provide an external view of brand perception.Conclusion: This is not the best source .

C. The company's organizational structure:The organizational structure provides insights into the company's internal hierarchy and operations but does not relate to external brand perception.Conclusion: This is not relevant .

D. The company's complaints procedures:Complaints procedures reflect internal processes for handling customer issues but do not provide a comprehensive view of overall brand perception.Conclusion: This is not the best source .