CBAP · Question #479
The business analyst (BA) works in a global company and the majority of stakeholders are located in different countries The BA already explained the core requirements during the initial meetings…
The correct answer is C. E-mail. When stakeholders span multiple time zones and synchronous meetings are impractical, asynchronous communication allows each stakeholder to review documents on their own schedule before approval.
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The business analyst (BA) works in a global company and the majority of stakeholders are located in different countries The BA already explained the core requirements during the initial meetings. However due to the time zone differences it has been cumbersome to organize further meetings. What method should the BA use so the stakeholders can review the document before final approval?
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- AGroup collaboration
- BBrainstorming
- CE-mail
- DCollaborative games
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A6% (2)
- B3% (1)
- C83% (30)
- D8% (3)
Why each option
When stakeholders span multiple time zones and synchronous meetings are impractical, asynchronous communication allows each stakeholder to review documents on their own schedule before approval.
Group collaboration typically implies real-time or synchronous sessions, which are the very constraint the BA is trying to avoid given the time zone differences.
Brainstorming is an elicitation technique for generating new ideas, not a method for distributing documents for review and approval.
Email is an asynchronous communication channel, meaning stakeholders in different time zones can read, review, and respond at their own convenience without requiring simultaneous availability. It also creates a documented trail of the distributed review process. This makes it the most practical method for circulating documents for review and comment before final approval.
Collaborative games are structured elicitation activities used to uncover requirements or build consensus in interactive workshops, not a distribution method for document review.
Concept tested: Asynchronous stakeholder communication across time zones
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/business-analysis
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