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B. Project Purpose

Explain the business reason(s) for doing this project. If the Project Analysis Worksheet was completed, the Project

Purpose (Section B) from the worksheet provides information to support completion of this section.

1. Business Problem

The Business Problem is a question, issue, or situation, pertaining to the business, which needs to be answered or

resolved. State in specific terms the problem or issue this project will resolve. Often, the Business Problem is

reflected as a critical business issue or initiative in the Agency’s Strategic Plan or IT Strategic Plan.

2. Project Business Objectives

Define the specific Business Objectives of the project that correlate to the strategic initiatives or issues identified in

the Commonwealth or Agency Strategic Plan. Every Business Objective must relate to at least one strategic initiative

or issue and every initiative or issue cited must relate to at least one Project Business Objective.

Commonwealth or Agency

Project Business Objectives

Strategic Plan – Critical Issues

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