Questions and Correct Answers
Describe the first stage of the business change lifecycle - CORRECT ANSWERS Alignment -
ensuring alignment of business change initiatives with external business environment, EA and
business strategy for firm
Describe the second stage of the business change lifecycle - CORRECT ANSWERS Definition -
context for defining change requirements based on analysis of the business situation &
requirements to determine new ways of working to improve organisations efficiency and
effectiveness
Describe the third stage of the business change lifecycle - CORRECT ANSWERS Design -
business change activities focus on change design and development
Describe the fourth stage of the business change lifecycle - CORRECT
ANSWERS Implementation- business acceptance testing
What is the final stage of the business change lifecycle - CORRECT ANSWERS Realisation - post
implementation, benefits review & realisation
Why is the business change lifecycle important? - CORRECT ANSWERS Highlights the need to
ensure change programmes focus on aligning with and meeting business needs
What are the principles of business analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS - root causes not symptoms
- business improvement not IT system change
- options not solutions
- feasible, contributing requirements, not meeting all requests
- entire business change lifecycle, not just requirements definition
- negotiation not avoidance
What does the BA principle root causes not symptoms mean? - CORRECT ANSWERS -
distinguish between symptoms of problems & the root causes
- investigate & address root causes of business problems