CCBA Strategy Analysis Flashcards

Which of the following is a primary input to the 'Define Change Strategy' task in BABOK v3?

Answer: Current state description and future state description

Defining a change strategy requires understanding both where the organization is now (current state) and where it needs to go (future state) as foundational inputs.

A business analyst identifies that implementing a new ERP system will require retraining 500 employees. This is best classified as a:

Answer: Transition requirement

Transition requirements describe capabilities the organization needs temporarily to move from the current to the future state, such as training needed during implementation.

When comparing multiple change strategies, which factor is MOST important for a CCBA to evaluate?

Answer: The degree to which each strategy achieves the desired future state

The primary evaluation criterion for change strategies is how well each option achieves the desired future state and delivers business value.

A business analyst discovers that regulatory compliance requirements are preventing the organization from reaching its desired future state. These constraints are categorized as:

Answer: External constraints

Regulatory requirements originate outside the organization and represent external constraints that must be factored into strategy analysis and future state definition.

Which technique is MOST useful for identifying root causes of a current state problem during strategy analysis?

Answer: Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram

A Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram is a root cause analysis technique that helps identify the underlying causes contributing to a problem.

In the context of CCBA strategy analysis, 'organizational readiness assessment' is used to:

Answer: Evaluate the organization's ability and willingness to accept a proposed change

An organizational readiness assessment evaluates whether the organization has the culture, capability, and willingness to successfully adopt the proposed change.