You are a business analyst for your organization. Your current business analysis endeavor includes working with stakeholders located in offices around the world. Because these stakeholders are dispersed, what is likely to increase in this endeavor as opposed to a collocated group of stakeholders?
A) Costs
B) Face-to-face meetings
C) Communication needs
D) Risks

Question

You are a business analyst for your organization. Your current business analysis endeavor includes working with stakeholders located in offices around the world. Because these stakeholders are dispersed, what is likely to increase in this endeavor as opposed to a collocated group of stakeholders?
A) Costs  
B) Face-to-face meetings
C) Communication needs
D) Risks

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Of all these possible choices, the best answer is that communication needs will increase. Because complex projects often involve non-collocated stakeholders, it may be necessary to travel more often, have more teleconferences or video conferences, or take other measures to provide accurate and consistent communications across offices, countries, and time zones. Answer: B is incorrect. Face-to-face meetings are often the best type of communication, but this isn't the best choice presented. Answer: D is incorrect. Risks do not necessarily increase because the stakeholders are not collocated. Answer: A is incorrect. Costs do not necessarily increase in the business analysis approach because of the dispersed stakeholders.

You Are a Business Analyst for Your Organization