A retail chain's strategic goal is to expand into e-commerce. The business analyst has drafted a business need: 'Create an online store to increase sales.' The CEO is concerned that this need is too vague and does not clearly support the strategic goal. What is the best way to refine the business need?

Specify that the online store should generate $5 million in online sales within the first year

Indicate that the online store should have a mobile-friendly design

State that the online store should be built using a popular e-commerce platform

Mention that the online store should be launched within six months

A manufacturing company wants to implement a new ERP system. The business analyst drafts a business need statement: 'Implement a modern ERP to replace legacy systems.' The CEO reviews it and asks, 'How does this support our strategic goal of reducing operational costs by 15%?' What is the most important adjustment to the business need statement?

Clarify that the ERP will automate manual processes, directly linking to cost reduction

Include a list of all departments affected by the ERP

State that the ERP will improve data accuracy

Specify the ERP vendor and implementation timeline

A business analyst is evaluating a proposed business need. Which of the following demonstrates alignment with organizational goals?

The business need is similar to a project that was successful in a competitor organization.

The business need can be implemented using existing technology and resources.

The business need is popular among employees and has strong internal support.

The business need directly supports a strategic objective to expand into new markets.

A business analyst has gathered input from stakeholders and defined the business need. What is the primary purpose of documenting the business need before proceeding with further analysis?

To obtain approval and ensure alignment with organizational goals

To provide a detailed project plan for implementation

To assign tasks to team members

To list all potential solutions to the business need

A university wants to improve student graduation rates. The business analyst is defining the desired future state. Which statement is most appropriate?

Implement a student advising system

Achieve a graduation rate of 85% within five years

Increase the number of academic advisors

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A retail chain's strategic goal is to expand into e-commerce. The business analyst has drafted a business need: 'Create an online store to increase sales.' The CEO is concerned that this need is too vague and does not clearly support the strategic goal. What is the best way to refine the business need?
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A manufacturing company wants to implement a new ERP system. The business analyst drafts a business need statement: 'Implement a modern ERP to replace legacy systems.' The CEO reviews it and asks, 'How does this support our strategic goal of reducing operational costs by 15%?' What is the most important adjustment to the business need statement?
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A business analyst is evaluating a proposed business need. Which of the following demonstrates alignment with organizational goals?
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A business analyst has gathered input from stakeholders and defined the business need. What is the primary purpose of documenting the business need before proceeding with further analysis?
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A university wants to improve student graduation rates. The business analyst is defining the desired future state. Which statement is most appropriate?
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A business analyst is evaluating a proposed business need. Which of the following demonstrates alignment with organizational goals?

A business analyst has gathered input from stakeholders and defined the business need. What is the primary purpose of documenting the business need before proceeding with further analysis?

A university wants to improve student graduation rates. The business analyst is defining the desired future state. Which statement is most appropriate?

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