Comprehensive and Detailed Beforeidentifying stakeholders, documenting requirements, or implementing a solution, the BA mustfirst evaluate the business needto ensure that the proposed enhancement willsolve the right problem. BABOK Guide (Chapter 5.1 - Analyze Current State)states that evaluating business needs helpsidentify root causes, justify the project, and align initiatives with business goals. Identifying stakeholders (Option A)comes after the business need is understood. Implementing a solution (Option B)occurs much later in the lifecycle. Documenting requirements (Option C)is a subsequent step.