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BCS BAPv5 Exam - Topic 2 Question 37 Discussion

Posted by Fletcher on Jan 23, 2025 at 09:11 PM

Bessant Co.manufactures and sells clothing. The company is every profitable and the IT director would like to invest some of these profits into improving the technical infrastructure of the company, which would help the organic growth of the company. However, the finance director would like to use the profits to acquire one of its competitors.

Shelly is the business analyst on this project and she recognises that the IT and finance director do not agree on the future direction of the business. Once prefers organic growth and the other, growth by acquisition.

What technique COULD Shelly use to improve her understating ot these two different perspectives?

Suggested Answer: B

The stakeholder management strategy for senior managers should be constant active management. Senior managers have high power and high interest in the project, as they are responsible for overseeing its implementation and ensuring its alignment with organizational goals. They also have influence over other stakeholders, such as end users and employees. Therefore, they need to be regularly engaged, consulted, informed, and involved in decision making throughout the project lifecycle. Option B is the correct answer.


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34 comments · newest first
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Skye 10 months ago
CATWOE could also provide some interesting insights into their perspectives!
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Tawanna 11 months ago
Wait, why would they even consider organic growth when acquisitions are so much faster?
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Jose 11 months ago
I'm not so sure, the power/interest grid might be better for this situation.
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Marshall 11 months ago
Totally agree, SWOT is the way to go!
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Jackie 11 months ago
I think a SWOT analysis would really help clarify their positions.
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Fredric 12 months ago
The POPIT model seems like it could help in analyzing the processes involved, but I’m not sure if it really captures the strategic differences between organic growth and acquisition.
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Kristian 12 months ago
CATWOE could be useful for understanding the perspectives of both directors, but I feel like it might be a bit complex for this situation. I need to review that technique again.
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Kenia 12 months ago
I remember practicing with the power/interest grid for stakeholder analysis. It could help Shelly understand the priorities of both directors, but I'm not confident if it directly addresses their differing growth strategies.
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Leigha 1 year ago
I think Shelly might want to use the SWOT analysis since it helps identify strengths and weaknesses of both strategies, right? But I'm not entirely sure if that's the best fit here.
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Nohemi 1 year ago
The POPIT model could be really useful for Shelly in this case. It would allow her to look at the people, organization, processes, information, and technology aspects of each strategic option, which could shed some light on the underlying issues.
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Kizzy 1 year ago
SWOT analysis could be a good option here. Shelly could use it to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of each strategic direction, which might help the IT and finance directors see the bigger picture.
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Launa 1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a few different techniques that could work, but I'm not sure which one would be the most appropriate. Maybe CATWOE could help Shelly understand the different perspectives and concerns of the key players?
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Peggie 1 year ago
This seems like a classic conflict between two different strategic directions for the company. I think the power/interest grid would be a great way for Shelly to map out the key stakeholders and their level of influence, which could help her navigate this tricky situation.
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Mica 1 year ago
The finance director must be a real 'Scrooge' to want to use the profits for acquisition instead of investing in the company's growth. Bah, humbug!
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Raelene 1 year ago
CATWOE? Really? That's way too complex for this simple decision. Shelly should keep it simple and go with the power/interest grid.
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Barbra 1 year ago
The POPIT model seems like a bit of a stretch here. I don't see how that would really help Shelly in this situation.
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Cassi 1 year ago
↳ replying to Barbra
The POPIT model seems like a bit of a stretch here. I don't see how that would really help Shelly in this situation.
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Daron 1 year ago
↳ replying to Barbra
C) SWOT analysis
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Lura 1 year ago
↳ replying to Barbra
C) SWOT analysis could also be useful in this situation.
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Lanie 1 year ago
↳ replying to Barbra
B) The power/interest grid might provide insights into the differing opinions.
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Apolonia 1 year ago
↳ replying to Barbra
A) CATWOE could help Shelly understand the perspectives better.
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Lindsey 1 year ago
↳ replying to Barbra
B) The power/ interest grid
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Carlota 1 year ago
↳ replying to Barbra
A) CATWOE.
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Eleonora 1 year ago
SWOT analysis could be a good option as well. It would allow Shelly to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of each approach.
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Justine 1 year ago
↳ replying to Eleonora
C) SWOT analysis
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Cecilia 1 year ago
↳ replying to Eleonora
B) The power/ interest grid
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Audra 1 year ago
↳ replying to Eleonora
A) CATWOE.
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Norah 1 year ago
I think the power/interest grid would be the best technique for Shelly to use. It would help her understand the different stakeholders and their level of influence on the decision.
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Adelle 1 year ago
↳ replying to Norah
C) SWOT analysis
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Terina 1 year ago
↳ replying to Norah
B) The power/ interest grid
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Alex 1 year ago
↳ replying to Norah
A) CATWOE.
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Wilbert 2 years ago
I think SWOT analysis could also be useful in this situation to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.
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Haley 2 years ago
I agree with Lyla, the power/interest grid would help Shelly see where each director is coming from.
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Lyla 2 years ago
I think Shelly could use the power/interest grid to understand the perspectives better.
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