MOST stands for: mission, objectives, strategy and tactics. The MOST analysis technique is used to examine the current business position of a company.

The Boston Box (Growth Share Matrix), is a technique that can be used to classify a product range using 4 categories: stars, cash cows, wild cats and dogs.

Business analysts play a key role in supporting management to use IT for profit. The POPIT model enables a holistic view, herewith enabling the business analyst to make sure the full impact of a change is considered.