critical business function
Definition
Vital function (such as production and sales) without which a firm cannot operate or remain viable. If a critical business function is interrupted, a firm could suffer serious financial, legal, or other damages or penalties. Earliest possible restoration of such functions after a disruption is the main objective of business continuity planning.
critical business function is in the Decision Making, Problem Solving, & Strategy, Disaster Planning & Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Leadership and Planning & Scheduling subjects.
critical business function appears in the definitions of the following terms: critical record, hot site and business impact analysis (BIA)
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