What is the purpose of the business case?
To document the business need for the project and determine whether the investment in the project is worthwhile.
Which section of a business case explains the project, including the business need or demand that’s driving the project, a list of high-level deliverables and desirable outcomes, and the impact to the organization if the project is not implemented?
Description
Which section of a business case explains the benefits to the organization for undertaking the project?
Justification
Which section of a business case explains how the project and its outcomes will align to the organization’s overall strategic plan?
Alignmnt to the Strategic plan
Which section of a business case is anyone who has a vested interest in the project?
Stakeholders
Which section of a business case explains the problem or opportunity the project presents?
Analysis of the Problem or Opportunity
Which section of a business case explains known risks?
High-Level Risk Analysis
Which section of a business case explains costs, the feasibiliy of implementing each alternative, the expected results of each alternative solution, and a description of any impacts to the organization as a result of this solution?
Alternative Solutions
Which section of a business case includes a summary of the analysis performed to determine the solution, an explenation of the high-level risks assiciated with the solution, a description of the constraints and assumptions, and a high-level plan documenting the major milestones, high-level time-line, and project dependencies?
Recommended Solutions
What can determine whether the project is doable and likely to succeed?
A Feasable Study
Are feasable studies included in all business cases?
No