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The conduct stakeholder analysis task is one of the tasks in the business analysis planning and monitoring knowledge area. According to the BABOK® Guide1, this task involves identifying and analyzing the stakeholders of a change, assessing their attitudes, expectations, influence, and interests regarding the change, and determining the best ways to engage and communicate with them. The purpose of this task is to ensure that the business analysis activities are aligned with the needs and concerns of the stakeholders, and that the stakeholders are appropriately involved and informed throughout the change.

The other options are not accurate descriptions of the conduct stakeholder analysis task, but rather:

A. This is a partial description of the define business need task, which identifies the business problem or opportunity that requires analysis.

C. This is a partial description of the assess capability gaps task, which compares the current and future states to identify the gaps that must be addressed by a solution.

D. This is a vague and incomplete description of the conduct stakeholder analysis task, as it does not mention the analysis, assessment, and engagement aspects of the task.

References:

CBAP® Handbook, page 15, section 4.1.2.3

BABOK® Guide, page 32, section 3.2.3

CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, page 96, section 3.2.3

How To Create a Stakeholder Analysis (With Example)

How to Perform a Stakeholder Analysis | Lucidchart

 A vision statement is a document that defines the business needs, identifies key stakeholders, and describes the positive impact the solution will provide on the key stakeholders. A vision statement is a high-level summary of the purpose, scope, and objectives of the project or initiative. It helps to align the stakeholders’ expectations, communicate the value proposition, and guide the decision making throughout the project lifecycle. A vision statement is one of the key inputs for the enterprise analysis process, which involves defining the business need, assessing the capability gaps, determining the solution approach, defining the solution scope, and defining the business case1234. References: 1: BABOK® Guide v3, section 3.4.1 Define Business Need, page 69 2: CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, chapter 4, page 106 3: Business Analysis Techniques: Developing the Vision, pages 23-24 4: How to Write a Vision Statement for Your Business5

A business case is a document that clearly identifies the reasoning for initiating a project to justify the resources required. It is written to justify the resources required for the project (money or effort) and align the project objectives to the business needs. It also includes the costs, benefits, and risks of the proposed solution, and compares it with alternative options1. A business case is an important input for the project initiation and approval process, as it helps the decision makers to assess the value and feasibility of the project2.

To write a business case, you need four main inputs: feasibility study, assumptions and constraints, business need, and solution options3. A feasibility study is an analysis that evaluates the technical, economic, social, and environmental aspects of the project, and determines whether it is viable and worth pursuing4. Assumptions and constraints are factors that affect the project scope, cost, schedule, and quality, and that need to be identified and documented in the business case. Assumptions are things that are believed to be true or certain, while constraints are things that limit or restrict the project5. Business need is the problem or opportunity that the project aims to address, and that aligns with the strategic goals and vision of the organization. Solution options are the different ways of solving the business need, and their respective costs, benefits, and risks.

Stakeholder concerns are not an input for writing a business case, but rather an output of stakeholder analysis. Stakeholder analysis is a process of identifying and prioritizing the people or groups who have an interest or influence in the project, and understanding their needs, expectations, and perspectives. Stakeholder concerns are the issues or challenges that the stakeholders face or anticipate in relation to the project, and that need to be addressed or resolved. Stakeholder concerns are important for defining the requirements, managing the communication, and ensuring the stakeholder satisfaction, but they are not directly used for writing the business case. References:

How to Write a Business Case (Template Included) - ProjectManager

How to Write a Business Case | Smartsheet

Business Case Examples, explained in simple language - Chase Consulting

Feasibility Study: Definition, Methods, and Examples

Project Assumptions and Constraints: Examples and Differences

[Business Need - IIBA®]

[Solution Options - IIBA®]

[Stakeholder Analysis: Overview, Tools and Techniques - KnowledgeHut]

[Stakeholder Concerns - IIBA®]

Functional decomposition is a technique that breaks down a complex solution scope into smaller and manageable work products or deliverables. It helps to understand the scope of work that needs to be completed, and to organize and prioritize the requirements. Functional decomposition can be represented in various ways, such as hierarchical diagrams, tables, or lists. It can also be used to create a work breakdown structure (WBS) for the project management. Functional decomposition is useful for projects that have a large or unclear solution scope, as it helps to reduce ambiguity and complexity, and to identify dependencies and gaps. References:

Using Scope Models to Manage Solution Scope

Solution Scope vs. Project Scope

Solution Scope – An Insight