Strategy Analysis Flashcards
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What is the purpose of an 'assumption log' in strategy analysis?
Answer: To record and track assumptions made about the business context, needs, or solution to manage risk
Documenting assumptions creates visibility into beliefs that have not been validated and may need revisiting as the project evolves.
A 'risk-adjusted business case' in CPOA differs from a standard business case because it:
Answer: Incorporates probability-weighted risk scenarios to provide a realistic range of expected outcomes
Risk adjustment improves decision quality by reflecting uncertainty in the projected benefits and costs.
What does 'organizational readiness' assess in strategy analysis?
Answer: The capacity of the organization to absorb, support, and sustain the proposed change
Organizational readiness evaluates culture, capacity, and willingness to change—factors critical to solution success.
In CPOA, 'defining the solution scope' during strategy analysis means:
Answer: Establishing the boundaries of what the proposed solution will and will not address
Solution scope definition prevents scope creep by clearly bounding what the initiative will deliver before requirements are detailed.
What is the key difference between a 'problem statement' and a 'solution statement'?
Answer: A problem statement describes what is wrong; a solution statement prescribes what will be done about it
Keeping problem and solution separate prevents jumping to solutions before the problem is fully understood.
Which strategic planning tool maps customer needs against product features to prioritize based on satisfaction impact?
Answer: Kano model
The Kano model categorizes features by their effect on customer satisfaction, helping prioritize what to build for maximum value.