BCS BAPv5 Exam - Topic 2 Question 37 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's BAPv5 exam

Question #: 37
Topic #: 2

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?

ACATWOE.

BThe power/ interest grid

CSWOT analysis

DPOPIT model.

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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.

Stakeholder Analysis using the Power Interest Grid - ProjectManagement.com

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Skye

4 months ago

CATWOE could also provide some interesting insights into their perspectives!

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Tawanna

5 months ago

Wait, why would they even consider organic growth when acquisitions are so much faster?

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Jose

5 months ago

I'm not so sure, the power/interest grid might be better for this situation.

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Marshall

5 months ago

Totally agree, SWOT is the way to go!

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Jackie

5 months ago

I think a SWOT analysis would really help clarify their positions.

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Fredric

5 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

6 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

6 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

6 months 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

6 months 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

6 months 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

6 months 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

6 months 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

11 months 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

11 months 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

11 months 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

9 months 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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Daron

9 months ago

C) SWOT analysis

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Lura

10 months ago

C) SWOT analysis could also be useful in this situation.

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Lanie

10 months ago

B) The power/interest grid might provide insights into the differing opinions.

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Apolonia

10 months ago

A) CATWOE could help Shelly understand the perspectives better.

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Lindsey

10 months ago

B) The power/ interest grid

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Carlota

10 months ago

A) CATWOE.

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Eleonora

11 months 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

10 months ago

C) SWOT analysis

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Cecilia

11 months ago

B) The power/ interest grid

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Audra

11 months ago

A) CATWOE.

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Norah

11 months 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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