Stakeholder Analysis

Correct Answer: Behavioral Power Index

The Behavioral Power Index is the best measure for capturing a stakeholder's actual decision-making capacity versus their formal position because: It focuses on observed behaviors and real influence patterns rather than formal titles or positions. It measures how stakeholders actually exercise power and make decisions in practice. It accounts for informal authority networks and practical decision-making capabilities. The other options are less suitable because: Stakeholder Authority Level Assessment typically focuses more on formal organizational authority rather than actual influence. Organizational Influence Matrix Score tends to be more focused on structural relationships and reporting lines rather than actual decision-making behavior. Hierarchical Position Analysis System primarily measures formal organizational positions and ranks, which may not reflect true decision-making capacity.

Correct Answer: Betweenness centrality score

Betweenness centrality score is the most appropriate quantitative metric for measuring a stakeholder's ability to bridge communication gaps between project groups. Here's why: Betweenness centrality specifically measures how often a node (stakeholder) acts as a bridge along the shortest path between two other nodes in the network. This metric: - Quantifies the stakeholder's role in information flow - Measures their position as an intermediary - Identifies key communication brokers in the network The other options are less suitable because: Organizational hierarchy position is a qualitative measure that may not reflect actual communication patterns or effectiveness. Network density ratio with engagement levels measures overall network connectivity but not individual bridging capacity. Formal authority index focuses on power relationships rather than communication facilitation capabilities.

Correct Answer: Definitive Stakeholder

In the Power-Legitimacy-Urgency (PLU) Salience Model, a Definitive Stakeholder is the only classification that possesses all three attributes: power, legitimacy, and urgency. This makes them the most significant stakeholders in the model. A Definitive Stakeholder requires immediate attention due to their urgency, has the power to influence decisions, and has legitimate claims or relationships with the project. The other options are incorrect because: - A Dominant Stakeholder typically only has power and legitimacy, but lacks urgency - A Primary Stakeholder is not a classification in the PLU model - A Critical Stakeholder is not a formal classification in the PLU model The PLU model specifically uses combinations of these three attributes to classify stakeholders, and only Definitive Stakeholders possess all three attributes simultaneously.