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Holly's organization uses a plan-driven approach to business analysis.
When it comes to communication in Holly's organization what type of communication will likely be required?
Suggested Answer: C
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41 comments · newest first
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Karma
11 months ago
Chain of command might be necessary too, depending on the hierarchy.
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Golda
12 months ago
Really? I doubt formal is always the best way.
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Adell
12 months ago
But what about face-to-face? Sometimes that's more effective.
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Dustin
1 year ago
Totally agree, formal channels keep everything clear!
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Diego
1 year ago
I think formal communication is key in a plan-driven approach.
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Noel
1 year ago
Ad hoc communication seems less likely in a plan-driven approach, but I guess it could still happen occasionally.
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Corazon
1 year ago
I feel like face-to-face communication could be important, but I wonder if it’s really the norm in a structured environment like this.
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Nicholle
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question about communication types, and I think chain of command might be relevant here too.
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Annabelle
1 year ago
I think formal communication is probably the most common in a plan-driven approach, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Audra
1 year ago
Face-to-face communication? I don't think that's the right answer here. In a plan-driven organization, I'd expect the communication to be more formal and documented, rather than just informal, in-person chats. I'm leaning towards C, formal communication.
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Kristal
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. Since the question mentions a plan-driven approach, that means the communication is likely going to be more formal and structured, rather than ad hoc. And it'll probably go through the proper channels, so I'd say the answer is B, chain of command.
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Shalon
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know plan-driven organizations tend to have more structured communication, but I'm not sure if that means it's always formal or just through the chain of command. I'll have to think this through a bit more.
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Patrick
1 year ago
This seems pretty straightforward. In a plan-driven organization, I'd expect the communication to be formal and follow the chain of command.
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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Fabiola
1 year ago
I remember something about the spend waterfall from our case studies - isn't that where we analyze cost components? That might fit here.
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Beth
1 year ago
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1 year ago
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Layla
1 year ago
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Julio
2 years ago
I'm going with C) Formal. Formal is the name of the game when you're dealing with a bunch of project managers and business analysts. Gotta keep that bureaucracy in check!
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Keena
1 year ago
C) Formal
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Lawana
1 year ago
B) Chain of command
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Maybelle
1 year ago
A) Face-to-face
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Candra
1 year ago
I'm going with C) Formal. Formal is the name of the game when you're dealing with a bunch of project managers and business analysts. Gotta keep that bureaucracy in check!
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Julio
1 year ago
D) Ad hoc
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Larae
2 years ago
C) Formal
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Phyliss
2 years ago
B) Chain of command
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Hollis
2 years ago
A) Face-to-face
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Joseph
2 years ago
A) Face-to-face communication is just so outdated. In this day and age, a plan-driven organization should be all about the email chains and Slack messages.
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Armanda
1 year ago
B: I agree, but in a plan-driven organization, formal communication channels are also crucial for clarity and accountability.
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Kirk
1 year ago
A: Face-to-face communication is still important for building relationships and understanding complex issues.
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Alyssa
2 years ago
But in a plan-driven organization, formal communication is usually preferred.
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Ahmad
2 years ago
I agree, face-to-face communication can be inefficient sometimes.
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Leonardo
2 years ago
If I worked in a plan-driven organization, I'd be that guy who always asks 'Can we just have a quick stand-up instead of this 2-hour status meeting?'
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Krissy
2 years ago
I believe face-to-face communication will also be necessary for effective business analysis.
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Celia
2 years ago
I agree with Loreta, formal communication is important in a plan-driven approach.
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Colby
2 years ago
Oh, I bet they have the most boring team-building exercises in a plan-driven organization. 'Let's all fill out this 100-page requirements document together!'
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Kris
1 year ago
D) Ad hoc
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Judy
1 year ago
C) Formal
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Martina
2 years ago
A) Face-to-face
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Loreta
2 years ago
I think in Holly's organization, formal communication will likely be required.