Explanation
The project manager is the stakeholder who must approve the business analysis approach to ensure that it is compatible with the other project activities. The project manager is responsible for overseeing the project execution, managing the project resources, and ensuring that the project meets its objectives, scope, schedule, and budget. The project manager also coordinates the work of the project team, including the business analyst, and ensures alignment between the project management approach and the business analysis approach. The project manager needs to approve the business analysis approach to ensure that it supports the project goals, fits the project constraints, and does not conflict with the project plan. The project manager also needs to monitor and control the business analysis activities and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. The project manager and the business analyst should collaborate closely to define and document the business analysis approach, as well as to communicate and manage changes to the approach as needed1234. References: 1: How to Choose the Right Business Analysis Approach1 2: Business analysis approach planning2 3: Approve Requirements3 4: Defining the Business Analysis Approach in 20235