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    PracticeACCAACCA BT — Business & Technology Practice Exam 5Question 02
    Medium2 marksMultiple Choice
    Syllabus A: Business organisation and its external environmentSyllabus AMendelow's Matrix

    ACCA · Question 02 · Syllabus A: Business organisation and its external environment

    QuantumLeap is a rapidly growing tech startup. A group of venture capitalists recently acquired a 40% stake in the company and are highly concerned about the return on their investment. They have the ability to block major strategic decisions.

    According to Mendelow's Stakeholder Matrix, how should QuantumLeap's management classify and treat these venture capitalists?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Low Power, High Interest - Keep Informed

    B.

    High Power, Low Interest - Keep Satisfied

    C.

    High Power, High Interest - Key Players

    D.

    Low Power, Low Interest - Minimal Effort

    How to approach this question

    Assess the power level (ability to block decisions = high) and interest level (highly concerned about ROI = high).

    Full Answer

    C.High Power, High Interest - Key Players✓ Correct
    Mendelow's matrix categorizes stakeholders by Power and Interest. High Power and High Interest stakeholders are 'Key Players' and require constant engagement and participation in decision-making.

    Common mistakes

    Failing to recognize that a 40% stake with blocking rights constitutes high power.
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