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What has contributed to the Business Analyst role becoming more high profile?
What has contributed to the Business Analyst role becoming more high profile?
- The increase in project managers
- The explosion of change programs leveraging technology (correct)
- The reduction of IT services
- The decrease in budget allocation
What was the primary focus of the Project Manager's role 20 years ago?
What was the primary focus of the Project Manager's role 20 years ago?
- Delivering the project on time and within budget (correct)
- Ensuring technology delivered worked effectively
- Aligning business needs with technology
- Justifying the change and the amount of money spent
What was the result of the Project Manager's role 20 years ago?
What was the result of the Project Manager's role 20 years ago?
- A smooth transition to new technology
- Messy rework activities after the project (correct)
- Increased budget allocation
- Improved business-technology alignment
What has emerged in recent years as a renewed focus?
What has emerged in recent years as a renewed focus?
What is a current trend in organisations in terms of IT services?
What is a current trend in organisations in terms of IT services?
What is the current ambiguity surrounding the Business Analyst role?
What is the current ambiguity surrounding the Business Analyst role?
What is the suggested approach for Business Analysts in the future?
What is the suggested approach for Business Analysts in the future?
What has driven the need for Business Analysts to take control of their role?
What has driven the need for Business Analysts to take control of their role?
What has been the impact of outsourcing on the Business Analyst role?
What has been the impact of outsourcing on the Business Analyst role?
What is the primary difference between the Project Manager and Systems Analyst roles?
What is the primary difference between the Project Manager and Systems Analyst roles?