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Business Justification Outline Project: _________________ Date: Core System: Predecessor to this tool: Alternatives (Considerations) Who fills this out? Executives with I.T and Business Managers Executive Summary Provide a brief summary of the business needs that the project addresses, and objectives, approach and high level cost estimate. Background and Needs AssessmentDiscuss the reasons for the project, including items such as: Business environment Describe current services and how they are delivered Business needs Describe the business initiatives to be addressed Business opportunities Describe situations, technologies, synergies, etc, that the project can turn to advantage Business service goals Statutory requirements Describe any legal requirements that mandate this project Other ObjectivesExplicitly state the objectives of the project in measurable and achievable terms, including items such as: Problems to be solved Expected tangible and intangible benefits Service delivery/customer satisfaction enhancements (e.g., Reduces job application time by 20 percent) Response to statutory requirements(e.g., Reduces error rate to 2% of state standard) Other Organizational Impacts (as applicable)Identify the entities that will be affected by the proposed project: Inter-UW Intra-UW Program(s) Subprogram(s) Customer activities (i.e., clients, constituents, taxpayers, etc.) Other Process / Procedural Impacts (as applicable)Discuss how the implementation of the proposed project may affect the following: Impact on work progress Training needs Job content Impact on organizational structure Other Project Management and OrganizationIdentify the entities that will be affected (if known) by the proposed project as follows: Project Organization Describe the relationships your department has with collateral organizations. (Potential steering committees, policy committees, etc.) Other Estimated Financial Plan Describe funding sources and general