Example: Key Elements of a Business Case


Business driven justification for an investment decision.


This sample details the considerations, process, deliverable(s), and supporting documentation to develop a business case in support of a proposed solution to a problem. It highlights the importance of clearly articulating the problem, analyzing potential options to solve it, and then selecting the most desired solution.

CIOs can learn a structured process to solve a business problem i.e. make a business case for a proposed solution.

This business case sample has four key components:

  • Problem: a clear definition of the problem, variables, and dependencies
  • Benefits: promised outcomes, their importance, verifiability, and interdependence
  • Strategic Response: analysis of options and recommendation
  • Solution Selection: solution options and selection; details of selected option



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