Mission Essential Function (MEF) Business Process Analysis (BPA)
Mission Essential Function (MEF) Business Process Analysis (BPA) :
The identification and mapping of the functional processes, workflows, activities, personnel expertise, systems, data, and facilities inherent to the execution of each identified MEF (e.g., define how each MEF is performed and executed, using a business-process flow map) that must be performed under all circumstances either uninterrupted, with minimal interruption, or requiring immediate execution in an emergency. (DHS, FCD 1, Nov. 2007, p. D-3). Note: FCD 1 does not provide a definition of or elaboration on the term business-process flow mapother than to note on D-4 that one should Outline each MEF in a business process mapping format (i.e., inputs, outputs, resources, systems, facilities, expertise, authorities) that impact the ability to complete the MEF products/services. As a possible aid, See: Business Process Map
