Why would a Business Analyst use a consensus Business Activity Model (BAM) in gap analysis?
A BAM is a graphical representation of the current and future processes within an organisation, and it can be used to identify gaps between the current state and the desired future state. By using a BAM, a Business Analyst can identify which processes need to be changed, eliminated, or added in order to bridge the gap between the current and desired states. This allows the organisation to structure itself in such a way that it can achieve the desired situation.
Marketing is primarily concerned with the 4Ps: product, promotion, price and price. The institute of Analysis (IoA) offers qualification in system analysis. A number of interviews have been held with senior stakeholders, including the marketing Manager. Here are two five of the activities that have been identified by stakeholders:
a) Agree new qualifications.
b) Upgrade the website.
c) Recruit new examiners.
d) Register candidates.
e) Analyze website activity.
Which of these activities would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the loA?
The activities that would reflect the business perspective of the Marketing Manager of the IoA are a, c and d. These activities involve agreeing new qualifications, recruiting new examiners and registering candidates. These activities are all related to the 4Ps of marketing and would help to ensure the success of the IoA's marketing efforts.
It services has commissioned a new desktop PC replacement project that has been funded and running for three months, with a fully-engaged sponsor and programme manager appointed.
The head of IT service has not involve beyond the initial project start-up interviews and has not been invited to any of the project meetings.
position on the power/interest grid does the head of IT services currently occupy?
The head of IT services currently occupies a position of high power or influence but low interest on the power/interest grid. They have been involved in the initial project start-up interviews but have not been invited to any of the project meetings, indicating that they may not have a large amount of interest or involvement in the project. However, because they are the head of IT services, they will still have a large amount of power and influence over the project.
EcoBags is a company that designs and makes eco-friendly shopping bags foe various clients An Internal analysis of the business has revealed the following information about the company.
a) Recent investment in new machinery will enable the company to continue its innovation programme
b) Feedback from customers and an Increase in sales suggests that Leo Bugs is recognised as a quality brand
c) The number of staff currently employed in the company is sufficient to meet expected future growth
d) The ability of EcoBags to respond quickly to new market demands has earned it an innovation award.
e) The company has significant retained profits, which will help fund the innovation programme.
Which of these would be considered as 'tangible' resources in a resource audit?
a) Recent investment in new machinery - This represents a physical asset that can be quantified and measured.
c) The number of staff currently employed in the company - This represents the human resource available to the company.
e) The company has significant retained profits - This represents the financial resources available to the company.
Tangible resources in a resource audit refer to physical assets such as machinery, staff, and retained profits. The recent investment in new machinery, the number of staff currently employed, and the significant retained profits are all tangible resources.
The innovation center of accompany has created a new reporting tool. The senior management initially supported its introduction into the business; however. End users in one business area are unwilling to adopt the new tool, as they perceive that it is unnecessary.
One of the end users in this business area has been very vocal and has been rallying support from others through a corporate social media tool. End users In other business are also beginning to question whether they should adopt the tool and raising this issue with their managers.
The sponsor has fully supported the decision to go ahead with the new loot, but senior management is now questioning his decision, due to comments from the operational staff
How would the end users be classified on a power/interest grid?
On a power/interest grid, end users are classified as having high interest (due to their vocal opposition to the new tool) but low power (as they have no authority to make decisions about the tool). This is in contrast to the senior managers, who have some power (as they have the authority to make decisions) but low interest (as they are not directly affected by the tool).
