When a change request is received, the business analyst is responsible for:

When a change request is received, the business analyst is responsible for analyzing the impact on business and underlying systems. The business analyst should assess how the change request will affect the business needs, objectives, and value, as well as the existing or planned systems, processes, and functions. The business analyst should also evaluate the feasibility, priority, and urgency of the change request, and provide recommendations and alternatives to the stakeholders. References: PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® Examination Content Outline1, page 23; Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide2, page 132.