Ben works as a project manager for the MJH Project. In this project, Ben is preparing to identify stakeholders so he can communicate project requirements, status, and risks. Ben has elected to use a…

This describes an influence/impact grid, a two-dimensional model that plots stakeholders by active involvement and ability to effect change in the project - not the three-attribute salience model.

This describes a power/influence grid, another two-dimensional model using authority level and active involvement as axes - not the salience model.

This describes a power/interest grid, which maps stakeholders by authority level and level of concern or interest - only two dimensions, not the three that define the salience model.

The salience model, as defined in the PMBOK Guide, groups stakeholders based on three characteristics: power (the ability to impose their will on the project), urgency (the degree to which stakeholder claims need immediate attention), and legitimacy (the appropriateness of their involvement). This three-dimensional model allows project managers to identify and prioritize the most critical stakeholders when engagement resources are limited.