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

Business Impact Analysis Phase [B]

[C] Downgrade of Functions

From the table obtained in the previous BIA page Part [B], select any 3 functions that can be delayed. Discuss the rationale that they could be deferred.

[D] Minimum Resources Required

For each shortlisted CBF in Part [B] state the minimum resource required. For example in terms of staff, facility/ admin support required (telephones, network connectivity, PCs, work area, etc.)

Business functions	Function Number	Brief Description	MTD/ RTO	Staff	No of Tels	No of PCs
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

[E] Broad BC Objectives for IT Functions

Suggest probable broad objectives and steps that the organization IT function should embark upon to support BC

[F] Provide/Require Support To/From CBF

In terms of business function inter-dependency, identify specific functions which

provide support to a number of other CBFs
require the support from a number of CBFs

[G] issues and Difficulties Encountered

What do you foresee to be the potential issues and difficulties that would be encountered in undertaking the above BIA activities ? Suggest resolutions to pre-empt or minimize these issues and difficulties.