ABSTRACT
In the early days of computer systems most applications were geared toward solving a specific problem. The customer was often personally known by the developer and had a relatively clear understanding of what was wanted, and the biggest constraint was typically the capabilities of the computers themselves. Hardware was expensive, with limited capabilities. The product description is an input into the project management processes. The level of formality involved with the processes used by the business analyst will also vary greatly based on the tools used, the size of the organization, and the project, as well as the type of project that is being worked on. The business analysis is a relatively new discipline. Naturally, if the project is a large, enterprise-wide initiative, the analyst will spend a lot of time analyzing the business, doing enterprise modeling, planning for organizational change.
