BCS BAPv5 Exam - Topic 2 Question 22 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's BAPv5 exam

Question #: 22
Topic #: 2

A Business Analyst is reviewing the stakeholder management strategy for a high profile I Human Resources (HR) protect.

Following an organizational restructure, Harvey's role has changed from Director of Operations to Director of HR and he has Inherited sponsorship of the project. Harvey was previously involved in the project, but had little interest because his focus was on the Operational Projects that he sponsored.

Which of the following sets of stakeholder management strategies represent appropriate approaches for Harvey; firstly for when the project started and secondly now that his role has changed?

AKeep watch; Constant active management

BIgnore; Constant active management

CKeep on side; Constant active management

DIgnore; Keep informed.
The stakeholder management strategy depends on the power and interest of the stakeholder in the project. Harvey's role has changed from Director of Operations to Director of HR, which means his power and interest in the HR project have also changed. When he was Director of Operations, he had low power and low interest in the HR project, so he could be ignored as a stakeholder. Now that he is Director of HR and the sponsor of the project, he has high power and high interest in the project, so he needs constant active management as a stakeholder. Option B is the correct answer.

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Starr

4 months ago

Surprised he was ignored before, that seems risky!

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Christene

5 months ago

Option B makes no sense, he should be kept on side!

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Evan

5 months ago

Wait, how can you ignore a stakeholder with high power?

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Rueben

5 months ago

Totally agree, he needs to be actively managed now.

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Gayla

5 months ago

Harvey's role change definitely shifts his power and interest!

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Yolande

6 months ago

I recall that we learned about the importance of adapting strategies as roles change. I think "keep on side" might be a good approach for Harvey now, but I’m not entirely confident.

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Kristian

6 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the "keep watch" strategy. It seems like it might not be enough now that Harvey is more involved.

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Marion

6 months ago

I think we practiced a similar question where we had to identify strategies based on stakeholder influence. I feel like constant active management is key for someone in Harvey's new position.

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Colette

6 months ago

I remember discussing how stakeholder power and interest can shift with role changes, but I'm not sure if "ignore" is ever a good strategy.

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Odette

6 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this. Analyzing the changes in Harvey's role and how that impacts his stakeholder management needs should lead me to the right answer.

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Wynell

6 months ago

This is a good one. I'll need to really focus on the details of the question and apply my knowledge of stakeholder management principles.

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Kenneth

6 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The key is understanding how Harvey's power and interest in the project have changed due to his new role. I'll need to analyze that carefully.

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Matthew

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused. I'll need to think through the different stakeholder management strategies and how they apply to Harvey's situation.

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William

6 months ago

This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully consider how Harvey's role change impacts his stakeholder management needs.

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Elfriede

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions passing a CaseData node, but I'm not sure how that relates to the merge code options provided. I'll need to think this through step-by-step.

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Edmond

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the different options. I need to make sure I understand the requirements and how they map to the DMN models presented.

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Kerry

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I know call variables are useful, but I'm not sure I can confidently identify the two key characteristics. I'll need to review my notes on call variables before attempting this.

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Gregg

11 months ago

Ah, the joys of organizational restructuring. Harvey's probably doing a happy dance now that he's the big boss of the HR project. Gotta keep that guy on a short leash, or he might start handing out free massages and spa days to all the employees!

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Rasheeda

9 months ago

Can't let him go wild with those spa days!

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Gianna

10 months ago

Now he needs constant active management as a stakeholder.

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Georgiana

10 months ago

He went from low power and interest to high power and interest in the project.

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Eun

10 months ago

Harvey's role change means his stakeholder management strategy needs to change too.

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Tyra

11 months ago

You know what they say, 'with great power comes great responsibility.' Harvey's now got a lot more power over this project, so Option B is the way to handle him as a stakeholder. Time to give him the VIP treatment!

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Glendora

11 months ago

Looks like Harvey's gone from 'meh' to 'ooh, this is my baby now!' Great that the question addresses the shift in his role and interest. Constant active management is the way to go, so Option B is the correct answer.

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Kristel

10 months ago

Absolutely, it's important to adapt stakeholder management strategies based on their power and interest in the project. Option B is the best approach for Harvey now.

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Rosalind

10 months ago

I agree, it's interesting to see how a change in role can shift someone's level of interest and involvement in a project.

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Tasia

10 months ago

Constant active management is definitely key now that Harvey's role has changed. He's all in on the HR project.

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Alesia

11 months ago

Oof, talk about a shift in power dynamics! Harvey was just coasting along as an uninvolved Director of Operations, but now he's calling the shots as the HR project sponsor. Gotta keep that guy happy, no more ignoring him. Option B is the way to go.

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Mariko

10 months ago

Yeah, now he needs constant active management as a stakeholder.

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Ora

10 months ago

Definitely, he went from being uninvolved to being the project sponsor.

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Justine

11 months ago

Harvey's role change really shook things up!

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Lakeesha

12 months ago

Oh, I see. So, the correct approach is to keep watch and constantly manage the stakeholders, right?

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Valentine

1 year ago

As the Director of HR, Harvey's role and influence on the project have clearly increased. Ignoring him as a stakeholder was appropriate when he was just the Director of Operations, but now that he's the sponsor, he needs constant active management. Option B is the right choice here.

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Paris

11 months ago

It's important to adapt stakeholder management strategies based on changes in roles and responsibilities within the project team.

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Audria

11 months ago

His power and interest in the project have increased, so option B, constant active management, is the appropriate approach for Harvey now.

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Justine

11 months ago

When he was Director of Operations, he could be ignored as a stakeholder, but now that he's the sponsor of the project, he needs constant active management.

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