Who is primarily responsible for determining the depth and scope of the process analysis?

The analyst is primarily responsible for determining the depth and scope of the process analysis. This role involves assessing the business processes in detail, which requires a comprehensive understanding of the specific objectives and requirements of the analysis. The analyst’s expertise allows them to identify what aspects of the process need to be evaluated, including key performance indicators, potential bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.

In this context, depth refers to how deeply the analysis will investigate various components of the process, while scope involves defining which parts of the process will be included in the analysis. The analyst is adept at balancing thorough investigation with the project constraints, ensuring that the analysis is both exhaustive where needed and focused enough to meet the project's objectives.

While team members contribute insights and data during the analysis and can provide valuable input, their contributions usually support the analyst's overall guiding framework rather than defining it. The facilitator may help organize discussions and ensure collaboration but does not determine the analysis's direction. Lastly, the process owner is primarily concerned with the outcome and performance of the process rather than the specifics of the analysis itself. Therefore, the analyst is the most appropriate choice for this responsibility.