CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A BA is conducting stakeholder analysis and needs to categorize stakeholders based on their influence and interest. Which grid is commonly used?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is confusing the power/interest grid with other stakeholder tools like the RACI matrix or communication matrix; candidates may pick RACI because it also involves stakeholders, but it serves a different purpose.
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Why each option matters
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Power/interest grid
The power/interest grid is a stakeholder analysis tool that categorizes stakeholders based on their level of authority (power) and concern (interest) in the project. It helps determine engagement strategies, such as managing closely those with high power and high interest. This grid is commonly used in business analysis and project management to prioritize stakeholder communication.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Communication matrix
Why it's wrong here
A communication matrix documents who receives which information, at what frequency and through which channel; it does not plot stakeholders against influence and interest. It is tempting because both artefacts support engagement planning, but the power/interest grid is the tool that categorises stakeholders on those two axes.
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Decision tree
Why it's wrong here
A decision tree models branching choices and their expected outcomes under uncertainty; it has no influence or interest axes. It is tempting because both are analysis techniques used during planning, but stakeholder categorisation requires the power/interest grid, which maps each stakeholder's authority against their concern.
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RACI matrix
Why it's wrong here
A RACI matrix assigns responsibility, accountability, consultation and information roles for tasks or deliverables; it does not position stakeholders by influence and interest. It is tempting because RACI also clarifies stakeholder involvement, but the power/interest grid is the artefact that categorises them on those two dimensions.
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Power/interest grid
Why this is correct
The power/interest grid plots stakeholders by authority over the project and their level of concern, producing tailored engagement strategies for each quadrant. It directly satisfies the stem's requirement to categorise stakeholders by influence and interest.
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