The business analyst should conduct a stakeholder analysis and balance requirements by understanding the relative power associated with each stakeholder group. This action will help the business analyst to identify and prioritize the needs and expectations of different stakeholders, and to manage any conflicts or trade-offs among them. The business analyst should also consider the alignment of the requirements with the project objectives and the business value. References: PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Examination Content Outline1, page 9; Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide2, page 38.