The Business Case Document identifies whether there is a potential business value to the proposed project. The Business Case Document commences with a detailed explanation of the business need, issue or problem and how it will be addressed and supported.

Information includes quantitative and qualitative benefits, risks, requirements, procurement, lifecycle costs, schedule, quality, social, and environmental issues.

It also includes other information such as financial gains, cost savings, potential market share, increased usability, and productivity that would help to determine program or project approval.

The Business Case, in conjuncture with the Project Charter, is often used to present a case to executive management to determine whether a project will be evaluated in more depth to determine its immediate applicability for development. or initiative before the organization commits time, resources and expenditures.

The Following sections are provided in the document:

  General Information
        Request Number
        IT Sponsor
        Stakeholders
        Purpose
        Project Description
        Benefits.

  Recommendations and Alternatives
        Recommendations
        Options/Alternatives
      Critical Success Factors
        Additional Comments

  Costs and Resources
        High Level Cost Estimate
        Related Projects
        Resources
        Key Milestones

  Authorization to proceed by stakeholders.

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