The Areas of Business Analysis Knowledge: Enterprise Analysis

ByAndrea McCorkle

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Enterprise analysis1) Definition2) Stages3) Example

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The enterprise analysis knowledge area involves the environment of the organization at large. These are high-level influences. The outputs from this knowledge area are the basis for decision-making throughout planning and requirements gathering.

Skill Port

Definition of Enterprise Analysis

1) Define Business Need2) Assess Capability Gaps3) Determine Solution Approach4) Define Solution Scope5) Define Business Case

5 Stages of Enterprise Analysis

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1) Define Business NeedIdentify and define why a change is

required.

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Enterprise Analysis: Stage 1

1) Define Business NeedHulu Plus when it 1st came out promised

no commercials. They NEED to have an option to deliver on that.

Hulu Plus- Limited CommercialsHulu Premium- No Commercials

ExampleEnterprise Analysis: Stage 1

2) Assess Capability GapsCan the company meet that need.

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Enterprise Analysis: Stage 2

2) Assess Capability GapsYes, they can by offering different

membership options.

ExampleEnterprise Analysis: Stage 2

3) Determine Solution ApproachThe approach must describe what is

needed to implement the business solution—such as new software, a revised website, a change in business processes, or some combination of these. –

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Enterprise Analysis: Stage 3

3) Determine Solution ApproachUpdate the membership and the

website.

ExampleEnterprise Analysis: Stage 3

4) Define Solution Scopeto define which new capabilities a

project or iteration will deliver

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Enterprise Analysis: Stage 4

4) Define Solution ScopeHulu Live- Commercials as if watching

regular TVHulu Plus- Limited CommercialsHulu Premium- No Commercials

ExampleEnterprise Analysis: Stage 4

5) Define Business CaseWhat are the practical, tangible benefits

of the solution? The business case describes the justification for the project in terms of the value to be added to the business as a result of the deployed solution, as compared to the cost.

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Enterprise Analysis: Stage 5

5) Define Business CaseGiving the customer the option of no

commercials will have them wanting to purchase the Premium membership. For those who don’t want to or can’t afford a membership sponsorship can still come from those users.

ExampleEnterprise Analysis: Stage 5

Enterprise Analysis1) Definition2) Stages3) Example

Summary

Please refer to A. Skill Port: Business Analyst Level I

Core Concepts in Business Analysis1. Topic: The Knowledge Areas of Business

Analysis

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