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title: "Case Study Exercise [2]: Business Impact Analysis [A]"
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##### Training-led Implementation Series
# Case Study Exercise \[2\]: Business Impact Analysis \[A\]
This is the case study of the BCM-5000 course. This is a five part series. The next phase of the exercise is to complete the analyse the impact to the business (functions).
Using the case scenario provided to you via download, perform and execute a **Business Impact Analysis (BIA)** on the functions provided.
[Goh Hua Wei](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/bcm-planning-methodology/author/goh-hua-wei) May 13, 2020
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## [](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/09b52ed6-eab0-401e-bbc5-a3e957dee699)Business Impact Analysis Phase \[A\]
Using the case study scenario given, perform a [Business Impact Analysis](https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/Business_Impact_Analysis_(BIA)) (BIA) via the walk through of the steps.
#### \[A\] Key Principles
Provide some key principles underlying the execution of this phase of BCM. For each principle discuss the reasons for its inclusion.
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#### \[B\] Probable RTO
For the business functions provided in the case organization, tabulate the probable [Recovery Time Objective](https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/Recovery_Time_Objective_(RTO)) or RTO. You may include in additional business functions as you deem fit.
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##### Sample Table
Sample of function number and description of the business unit's functions.
| **Business functions** | **Function Number** | **Brief Description** | **RTO** |
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| **Admin** | **AD001** | Supply stationery & pre-printed Items – this includes stationery Items, pre-printed forms, documents, brochures, etc. | |
| **AD002** | Facility management – maintenance of system and equipment for building | | |
| **AD003** | Support and management of telecommunications at HQs, branches and external offices | | |
| **AD004** | Supply of office equipment and furniture | | |
#### MTD Vs RTO
Is the [Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption](https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/Maximum_Tolerable_Period_of_Disruption_(MTPOD)) (MTPD) equal to the Recovery Time Objective (RTO) ?
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#### Operational and BC Requirements
What is the different between operational and BC requirements ? Are they the same ?
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#### Link to Sections of Case Study
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