Question

When conducting a stakeholder analysis, a group identifies the individuals or groups affected by a proposed action. A citizen group wants to open a new youth center in a location currently zoned for light residential use. The group is required to perform a stakeholder analysis and present it before the zoning can be changed. Which step of a citizen action plan does a stakeholder analysis fit into?

A. Determining the goal and criteria
B. Evaluating the public policy alternatives
C. Identifying the issue
D. Conducting background research