Chapter 4 - Business Analysis Process Model Flashcards
What are the six stages of Isaksen and Treffinger problem solving model?
Mess finding Data finding Problem finding Idea finding Solution finding Acceptance finding
What is Mess finding concerned with?
Complexity of the problem situation.
What is Data finding?
Identifying where information can be quantified and supporting data obtained.
What is Problem finding?
Identifying the real problem and not just symptoms
What is idea finding?
Generating ideas of how to solve the problem.
What is Solution finding focussed on?
Ideas that can provide solutions
What is Acceptance finding?
Gaining business acceptance of the solution.
What are the stages of the Business Analysis Process Model?
Investigate situation Consider perspectives Analyse needs Evaluate options Define requirements
What is OSCAR used to remember?
Terms of reference within a project.
What is the procedure for investigating a problem situation?
Study background material
Carry out initial investigation with stakeholders
Document results of the investigation
What are the inputs to investigating a problem situation?
Terms of reference
MOST
What are the outputs from investigating the problem situation?
View of existing business situation
List of issues/problems
What techniques may be used to investigate the problem situation?
Interviews, observations, workshops
Quantitative: surveys, sampling, document analysis
Rich pictures
Mind maps
Spaghetti maps
Fishbone diagrams
Business process models
What is business activity modelling used for?
Analysing stakeholder perspectives by considering the business activities required to fulfil a particular perspective.
What are the objectives of considering stakeholder perspectives?
Uncover stakeholder values and beliefs