Which business analysis technique draws on frameworks and methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean?

Question

Options

• ADocument analysis
• BBusiness rules analysis
• CData flow diagrams
• DProcess analysis

• A
  6% (2)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  88% (30)

Explanation

Process Analysis (D) directly encompasses methodologies like Six Sigma (focused on reducing defects/variation) and Lean (focused on eliminating waste), both of which are structured approaches to examining, improving, and optimizing business processes.

• A (Document Analysis) is about reviewing existing documentation to extract requirements - it doesn't involve improvement frameworks like Six Sigma.
• B (Business Rules Analysis) identifies and defines the constraints and policies that govern business decisions, unrelated to process improvement methodologies.
• C (Data Flow Diagrams) are modeling tools that show how data moves through a system - a visualization technique, not an improvement methodology.

Memory tip: Think "Process = Performance improvement." Six Sigma and Lean are both about making processes perform better - the word "process" is the direct link.

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