Many times, the process used to create an initial continuity planning process results in shortfalls from the intended outcomes. Give an example of a situation that might occur stemming from lack of attention to prioritization.

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

A formal process that prioritizes key business processes is a critical step that often does not get sufficient attention from senior management. As part of the BIA, identification and prioritization of critical business functions ensures they will be supported in the event of a disaster that requires implementation of the BC plan. The failure to properly prioritize may result in situations that appear absurd in retrospect, such as a data center with working computers but no functioning network circuits, or an e-commerce site that works but without the ability to ship products from the warehouse.