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Business Impact Analysis Details Completion Guidance Business Impact Analysis Title:
Initial company-wide BIA
Short, descriptive title
Business Impact Analysis Scope:
All major departments of the business.
Describe the scope of the BIA e.g. organizational area, location, processes
Context of Business Impact Analysis:
Describe the general environment in which the analysis is carried out and internal and external factors affecting it
Version:
The company has grown significantly over the last 12 months and the amount of revenue being generated in some areas makes them more business-critical. Customer expectations have also increased. The legal framework is now more rigorous and the consequences of failure are more expensive. 1
Dated:
24 January 20xx
Date the analysis was carried out
Lead Analyst(s):
A. N. Other
Name and title of person(s) carrying out the BIA
Business Impact Analysis Participants:
Names and titles of people contributing to the BIA
Approval:
John Smith, Marketing Manager David Brown, Head of Human Resources Joanne Green, Customer Services Manager Daljit Singh, Finance Manager Jack Grimshaw, Head of Manufacturing Jason Hooper, Product Development Manager Jack Spielberg, Chief Operating Officer
Date Approved:
31 January 20xx
Date the analysis was approved
Start at Version 1
Name and title of approver