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BA Role in Businesses of the 80s

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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?

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?

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?

Benefits realisation Signup and view all the answers

What is a current trend in organisations in terms of IT services?

Outsourcing IT services Signup and view all the answers

What is the current ambiguity surrounding the Business Analyst role?

The role is unclear in its focus Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested approach for Business Analysts in the future?

To take control of their role within organisations and change Signup and view all the answers

What has driven the need for Business Analysts to take control of their role?

The need to justify the change and the amount of money spent Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of outsourcing on the Business Analyst role?

It has driven the role to become more business-led Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the Project Manager and Systems Analyst roles?

The Project Manager focuses on delivering the project, while the Systems Analyst focuses on ensuring technology works effectively Signup and view all the answers