In stakeholder mapping, what are the two axes used in the 2x2 matrix?

• A. Influence and interest
• B. Cost and risk
• C. Urgency and impact
• D. Time and quality

Answer: (A)

The idea behind this mapping is to decide how to engage with each stakeholder by looking at two things: how much power or influence they have to affect the project, and how much they care about or are invested in its outcomes. By placing stakeholders on a grid with those two axes, you can quickly see who needs close, proactive management and who can be monitored with a lighter touch. The combination of influence and interest is what drives the engagement approach: high influence and high interest typically require active management; high influence but lower interest means you should keep them satisfied; low influence but high interest means you should keep them informed; and low influence with low interest can be monitored with minimal effort. The other pairings, like cost and risk or urgency and impact, describe different project concerns rather than how stakeholders can affect or care about the project.