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For example, ''business impact analysis'' includes analysing the potentially negative effects of disruption on business activities.
For example, ''business impact analysis'' includes analysing the potentially negative effects of disruption on business activities.
3.  ''Verb.''
To have an effect, especially a substantial effect.





Revision as of 11:56, 16 December 2021

1. Sustainability - impact reporting - Impact Management Project (IMP).

For the purposes of impact management and reporting, the IMP defines impact as a change in an outcome caused by an organisation.

Such a change can be positive or negative, intended or unintended.


2. Effects - significant effects.

Any effect on an individual, organisation, or system.

Especially a substantial effect.

For example, business impact analysis includes analysing the potentially negative effects of disruption on business activities.


3. Verb.

To have an effect, especially a substantial effect.


See also


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