BCM Planning Methodology

Case Study Exercise [2]: Business Impact Analysis [A]

Written by Goh Hua Wei | May 13, 2020 12:02:07 PM

Business Impact Analysis Phase [A]

Using the case study  scenario given, perform a Business Impact Analysis (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.

 

 

 

[B] Probable RTO

For the business functions provided in the case organization, tabulate the probable Recovery Time Objective or RTO. You may include in additional business functions as you deem fit.

 

 

 

 

Sample Table

Sample of function number and description of the business unit's functions.

 

Business functions Function Number Brief Description RTO
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 (MTPD) equal to the Recovery Time Objective (RTO) ?

 

 

 

 

 

Operational and BC Requirements

What is the different between operational and BC requirements ?  Are they the same ?

 

 

 

 

 

Link to Sections of Case Study