Introduction
MOST analysis
Any successful change requires a business analyst to start with a clear understanding of the organisation’s current business situation. MOST analysis can help a business analyst to achieve this.
MOST analysis is a crucial too in the business analyst’s toolkit. You can learn about the MOST technique by taking a BCS Foundation course in business analysis. This course forms one of four courses with exams which are bundled with our BCS Business Analysis International Diploma course bundle. The International Diploma is a popular way to gain BCS Business Analysis certification.
MOST stands for:
- Mission;
- Objectives;
- Strategy;
- Tactics.
Mission
This is usually a statement describing what business are the organisation is in, and what it is trying to achieve.
Objectives
These are the specific goals against which the organisation’s achievements can be measured.
Strategy
This is the medium to long term approach to achieve the organisation’s mission and objectives.
Tactics
The short-term means by which the strategy will be executed.
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