CAPM Practice: Demonstrate an understanding of business analysis (BA) roles and responsibilities

Requirements conflicting with organizational strategy represent a governance issue, not just a requirements issue. BAs make the conflict visible through analysis (this requirement would cost X and move us away from strategic goal Y), then facilitate the appropriate stakeholders in making an informed decision.

**Why not A:** Quietly dropping conflicting requirements without stakeholder communication is unprofessional and violates BA ethical standards. All requirement conflicts should be transparently documented and communicated. Selectively implementing only non-conflicting requirements without addressing the underlying strategic misalignment leaves the root problem unresolved.

**Why not B:** While the PM is an important stakeholder, the BA should not simply hand off the conflict without involvement. The BA plays a critical role in analyzing the conflict, presenting options, and facilitating resolution. Abdicating this responsibility removes valuable analytical perspective from the decision-making process.

**Why not C:** Always implementing whatever stakeholders request, regardless of strategic alignment, can lead to solutions that undermine organizational goals. The BA has a responsibility to flag conflicts between requirements and organizational strategy so that informed decisions can be made about how to proceed.