Why would a Business Analyst use a consensus Business Activity Model (BAM) in gap analysis?

To assess how tar the organisation's current activities support the desired situation

To identify how the organisation should structure itself to support the desired situation

To determine which activities in the desired situation are not financially feasible

To establish which stakeholder views will not be reflected in the desired situation

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?

Ignore; Constant active management

Keep watch; Constant active management

Ignore; Constant active management

Keep on side; Constant active management

Ignore; 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.

Imran is the chief executive of FairCrops, a producer of ethically and sustainably sourced coffee and cocoa products. He is a true advocate of the FairCrops brand and has seen the positive impact of its approach in the South American regions in which It operates. He believed that there is a market for customers who want to ensure the products they consume have been purchased for a fair price and where the producer has not been unfairly treated.FairCrops provide their products via an exclusive contract with Donald, the owner of Rest House; a small chain of coffee shops.Ronaldo is a supplier to FairCrops. The prices he receives means he can provide for Ins family and enhance his crop yield through the advice and training provided by Alan, the FairCrops local representative and support officerFrom Imran's perspective, which of the following is a CORRECT partial CATWOE analysis of this situation?

Customer = Donald, Actor = Alan. Owner = Imran

Customer - Alan, Actor = Donald. Actor = Ronaldo

Owner = Ronaldo. Actor = Donald. Customer = Imran

Customer = Alan. Actor = Ronaldo. Owner = Imran.

Elizabenth is an external consultant who is helping a company streamline its process. She has not worked for this company before.The managing director (MD) has explained that some of the line managers feel that this work is unnecessary, whilst others are concerned that their staff will be made redundant as a result of her recommendations. He is keen for Elizabeth to get an understanding Elizabeth with an of organization staff and for the involve line manager in formulating potential improvements. The MD has provided Elizabeth with an organizational chart, detailing the business areas she needs to investigate, as well as the names of the line managers involved.To understand the concerns of operational staff and line managers, which pair of techniques SHOULD she use first?

Document analysis and mind maps.

Observation and scenario analysis

Business activity modeling and fishbone diagrams.

Nastya is the CEO of a large technology firm, which develops new and innvolvative nanotechnology. Below is an email she has sent to her management team:Dear Team,Recent media coverage has revealed that our competitors have lower costs. It is important that we get back to our suppliers to see il they can secure a better component pnce for the next version of our NanoVac range Let's also consider the energy costs of our labs, I'm mindful that costs are rising due to investment in renewable power-1 want us to negotiate with our energy supplier to get a better deal.I've also been reading reports on social responsibility and sustainability and I'd like a lull review of the biodegradability of the packaging of all our products- we don't want media attention for being a technology company that wastes natural resources.Our employment regulations also need revisiting as there have been changes to pension rules and paternity/maternity rights for workers and I want us to be aware of theseFinally, regarding the staff conference I want to launch a new staff development programme, which aims to identify and develop the rising stars in our business People development should be a key priority in our next annual plan.Thanks. Nastya.'Which elements of PESTLE are identified in this email?

Environmental, Political. Socio-Cultural.

Socio-Cultural. Technological. Economic

A business analyst working for a manufacturing company has been asked to support a new initiative to review and redesign the company'sProcess, enabling it is increase its production and expand into overseas markets. He is working in a team of business analytics and has been asked to do the following:a) Assist in the evaluation of the benefits defined in the benefits planb) Lead requirements elicitation and clarification activitiesc) Deliver coaching, training and ongoing support for any changes to existing processes.Once the business analyst has completed these activities, which parts of the Business Change lifecycle will he have supported-?

Realisation. Design and Implementation

Design. Alignment and Implementation

Implementation. Definition and Alignment

Realisation. Design and Implementation

A business analyst has been assigned to help develop a plan for expanding a business that produces software for mobile phones and has interview he managing director to understand his perspective regarding the expansion. The managing director's worldview is as follows:''The purpose of our business is to develop and sell software for mobile phones. The expansion will enable us to increase the amount of software we procedure, so we can keep pace with the growing demand of the market for software that is easy to use.''Which of the following is a 'transformation' for this worldview?

Develop and sell software for mobile phones.

Ensure that software is easy to use

Keep pace with the growing demands of the market.

Increase the amount of software we produce.

A local council wishes to improve its housing allocation process. The following notes were made by the head of housing about the current process.Housing application decision are made using a set of criteria based on a range of factors, including the length of time application has been on the waiting list and the number of dependents they have. The criteria by the council housing committee, who meet on a regular basis and seek to ensure that the criteria continue to enable effective housing allocation.Occasionally, legislation ensuring protection for the most vulnerable people in our society can affect the criteria, as can changes issued by central government concerning practical issues, such as building regulations?Which of the following types(s) of business rule has been described in this extract?

External constrains and internal policies.

Internal policies and internal procedures.

External constrains and internal policies.

External constraints and external procedures.

A business case features a management summary, from which the below extract is taken:'The new approach will incur significant investment in terms of software licenses and annual maintenance fees, which will not be negotiable until year four of the proposal. We will research competing suppliers in the marketplace at end of year three, the supplier will, therefore, be likely to otter a reduced price for year five and beyond. However, we are convinced that the selected option is the right one. It will give us a competitive edge as a result of improved management information, in addition to the boost it will give to our image with our established customers.'Which categories of costs and benefits are described in this extract*?

Intangible costs, tangible benefits

Tangible costs, intangible benefits.

Tangible benefits, intangible costs

Intangible benefits, intangible costs

Intangible costs, tangible benefits

A Business Analyst and a project Manager are producing a business case for an initiative, which aims to improve the cyber defense of a large financial services provider.They met recently to review progress, and made the following notes for the next draft:The benefits of cyber will be describes in quantitative terms, so we will need to describe theseQualitatively.We need to make it clear that we have fully explored the solution market, and we have considered a range of approaches to meeting the objectives of this project.The threat posed to the organization from cyber attack, and therefore the justification for the project, needs to be clearly articulated.Which of the following sets of elements of a business case will cover ALL of these points?

Description of the current situation. analysis of costs and benefits, options considered

Impact assessment, analysis of costs and benefits, recommendations

Recommendations, risk assessment, options considered

Description of the current situation, impact assessment, risk assessment

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The following is an excerpt from a job advert tor a Business Analyst

'We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to assist us in the development of formal written proposals. detailing the cost and benefit of proposed business initiatives. The successful candidate should be able to use a variety of methods to explore and define complex situations Experience of producing blueprints In terms of processes, management structures, culture and people would be highly advantageous-Based on the extract, what are the competencies required for this role?

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