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I. Discuss the pros and cons of completing a stakeholder analysis. Explain why stakeholder analysis is an important step in the action research process and what could happen if this step is eliminated or completed insufficiently. Include a relevant example from your research. Discuss further the importance of stakeholder analysis in action research.

II. Imagine you have completed a stakeholder analysis and you identify a high power, high interest stakeholder with strong objections to change, even though the stakeholder agrees that the identified problem exists and should be addressed. Discuss how you would navigate this situation. Discuss whether you agree with the steps taken to navigate resistance to change and provide alternative solutions or perspectives.