What is a business case structure?

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**Business case** — justification for investment.

**Structure:**
1. Executive Summary.
2. Problem Statement.
3. Options Analysis.
4. Recommended Solution.
5. Benefits & Costs.
6. Risk Assessment.
7. Implementation Plan.
8. Recommendation.

**Example:**
```
Executive Summary:
Invest $200K in automation to save $500K/year.

Problem:
Current manual process costs $300K annually
with 20% error rate.

Options:
- Option 1: Status quo (do nothing)
- Option 2: Partial automation ($100K)
- Option 3: Full automation ($200K)

Recommendation: Option 3
ROI: 150% in Year 1
Payback: 8 months
```

**Tips:**
- Quantify benefits.
- Include risks.
- Clear recommendation.

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