While recommendations are made in the BIA report, it is the executive who will ultimately determine the recovery time objectives and the level of service to provide in a disaster. There are several essential steps in the Business Impact Analysis. As you begin the process, be sure to solidify key points, such as who within the company you re going to survey. Also, note any special factors that may affect recovery priorities. For instance, you may be a member of the General Motors supply chain which entails firm contractual obligations for delivering information or products, no matter what happens to your company.
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Presenting Your Findings presenting written and oral reports to Senior Management, being prepared to defend the BIA process and recommendations you ve chosen, addressing the next steps in the planning process. As DRP is an ongoing process, BIA must be ongoing as well. Both DRP and BIA must be periodically updated to reflect the business current status. For example, revise your plan prior to or just following a significant strategic or structural change in your organization, such as a move into e-commerce. Back to BIA Index .