You are a business analyst in an organization that has recently embraced business analysis as part of its initiative for new projects. In this organization, there is not an organizational standard for tailoring business analysis duties and expectations. Which one of the following best describes the action you should take to begin business analysis?
A) Work with the appropriate stakeholders to determine how the business analysis work should be completed.
B) Define the organizational standard first.
C) Create a business case for the need of organizational standards for business analysis.
D) Take charge and begin the business analysis activities, but document your approach to serve as a template for future business analysis initiatives.

Question

You are a business analyst in an organization that has recently embraced business analysis as part of its initiative for new projects. In this organization, there is not an organizational standard for tailoring business analysis duties and expectations. Which one of the following best describes the action you should take to begin business analysis?
A) Work with the appropriate stakeholders to determine how the business analysis work should be completed.  
B) Define the organizational standard first.
C) Create a business case for the need of organizational standards for business analysis.
D) Take charge and begin the business analysis activities, but document your approach to serve as a template for future business analysis initiatives.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best answer is to work with stakeholders to determine what business analysis activities should be done in the present initiative. Answer: B is incorrect. There's not a need to define an organizational standard immediately, as this can evolve over time based on projects and business analysis experience in the organization. Answer: C is incorrect. A business case isn't needed; the business analyst needs to work with the stakeholders to define the needed activities. Answer: D is incorrect. While this answer is tempting, it does not address the cooperation and involvement of the stakeholders.

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