Better Business Cases for Capital Proposals: Quick Reference Guide
Published 27 July 2011
This 2011 version of the quick reference guide provides an overview of expectations, requirements, the process to follow during the development and assessment of business cases for capital proposals, and where to go for more information and support.
Contents
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Why we need this
When does it applyWhat is expectedScalabilityWho needs to have early involvementHow to manage the Business Case Development ProcessAn outline of the actions requried for each of the deliverables with an indication of the key capability required |
bbc-guide.pdf (1,028 KB) pp. 1–2 |
Acknowledgements
The Five Case model is the standard recommended by the UK Office of Government Commerce for the preparation of business cases. Refer to ‘Making Sense of Public Sector investments’ (2001) by Courtney A Smith and Joe Flanagan and the following website: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/data_greenbook_business.htm
The State of Victoria Department of Treasury and Finance Investment Management Standard provides a set of tools, including the Investment Logic Map (ILM).
The following agencies assisted with the adaptation of the material from the UK and Australia to suit the New Zealand State Sector: Tertiary Education Commission, State Services Commission, Inland Revenue, New Zealand Defence Force, Internal Affairs, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Education, Department of Labour, Ministry of Health and Housing New Zealand Corporation.
