Entering the realm of analyzability, the chapter begins with a debate surrounding the philosophy of analyzability (PoA) around essential issues such as, assumptions and stances. Afterwards, it specifies focuses on the scope of a business environment analyzability project (BEAP). Here the phases and the criteria surrounding the factor´s selection (on a BEAP) are depicted. Moreover, it covers the types of criteria and the notions of balance and dominant criterion. Subsequently, it elaborates on other more specific domains of analyzability. For instance, the phases of the strategic decisions which lead to the choice of criteria (and the dominant one); the selection of sources of data, the use of models for analyzing the external business environment (EBE); and the applicability of indexes, ratios, and benchmarks.

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