You are the business analyst for your organization. You are preparing the business needs documentation for a new solution to an identified problem. Parts of your input for this process are the…

Functional decomposition is a technique for breaking down complex processes or systems into smaller, manageable components - it is not used to evaluate whether a business goal is valid or long-lasting.

POLDAT is a business architecture framework that categorizes elements such as Process, Organization, Location, Data, Application, and Technology - it is not a goal-assessment technique.

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This framework directly addresses the validity of a goal by ensuring it is well-defined and measurable, and its longevity by ensuring it is realistic and time-constrained. Using SMART criteria allows a business analyst to objectively evaluate whether organizational goals are sound and sustainable before building solution requirements around them.

Root cause analysis is used to identify the underlying causes of problems or defects, not to assess whether business goals are valid, realistic, or achievable over time.