Entry Certificate In Business Analysis ECBA · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 9
A company with a very hierarchical structure is resistant to adopting agile methodologies, citing a lack of control and predictability. As a Business Analyst advocating for a more adaptive approach, what key aspect of "context" should you emphasize to address their concerns?
- A How agile fosters collaboration and transparency, allowing for continuous feedback and adaptation, which can lead to better alignment with evolving business needs and reduced risks in a dynamic environment
- B The increased speed of development with agile
- C The reduced documentation overhead in agile
- D The detailed upfront planning inherent in agile methodologies
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
This scenario highlights the importance of understanding and addressing the organizational "context" when proposing changes. In this case, the hierarchical culture's concern about control needs to be addressed by emphasizing how agile's principles of collaboration, transparency, and continuous feedback provide a different form of control and predictability through adaptability and alignment with evolving needs.A. Correct! This addresses the concerns about control and predictability by highlighting the built-in mechanisms for feedback, adaptation, and alignment
B. While speed is a benefit, it might not alleviate concerns about control
C. While often true, lack of documentation might increase their concerns about control and understanding
D. Agile emphasizes iterative planning, not extensive upfront detail, which might increase their concerns
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