business impact analysis (BIA)

Definition

Management-level analysis aimed at identifying a firm's exposure to sudden loss of critical business functions and supporting resources, due to an accident, disaster, emergency, and/or threat. BIA involves assessing both financial and non-financial (customer service, market confidence, creditor or supplier confidence) costs during business disruption and business restoration periods.


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