Project Management Institute (PMI) Professional in Business Analysis Practice Exam

What technique helps teams analyze support for a proposed change?

1. Cost-Benefit Analysis

2. Force Field Analysis

3. Weighted Ranking

4. Change Control Board

The correct answer is: Force Field Analysis

Force Field Analysis is a technique used to help teams identify and evaluate the driving and restraining forces that affect a proposed change. This method involves mapping out the factors that support the change (driving forces) and those that oppose it (restraining forces). By visualizing these forces, teams can better understand the dynamics at play and determine how to strengthen support for the change while addressing the concerns or barriers that may hinder its implementation. This visual representation allows decision-makers to see the overall support for the change initiative and can guide them in strategizing ways to reduce opposition and enhance support. It provides a clear framework for discussions among stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at achieving organizational goals through informed decision-making. Cost-Benefit Analysis, while useful for evaluating the financial implications of a change, does not specifically analyze the support or opposition to the change itself. Weighted Ranking helps prioritize options based on specific criteria but does not address driving and restraining forces directly. A Change Control Board is involved in overseeing change requests but does not perform the analysis of support for a proposed change in a structured manner like Force Field Analysis does.