BC Management topic & sub-topics
Setting up the OR management topics
The BC management topics define the areas where management decisions and management commitment are to be recorded. The risk management framework is a key topic to be included in this section. On opening module 1 the following screen appears:
The two list boxes on the main screen contain the BC Management topics and the BC Management sub-topics respectively. The BC Management topic list box is pre-populated with a list of suggested topics required for achieving conformance against the BS 25999 but the User can remove or replace any topic if the organization considers it appropriate to do so. The suggested topics are included for guidance only. In each of the two list boxes you can add (+); delete (-); and edit the contents. An area is provided for recording a descriptive statement regarding each sub-topic. This area is located on the right side of the screen.
Add a new management topic
Clicking the "+" button at the foot of the list box opens up a pop-up window that allows the User to add a new OR management topic and assign sequence numbers for the list box. 
In the pop-up window enter the new BC management topic name, and click the "Save" button. The list of BC management topics will be immediately updated.
Delete a management topic
To delete a management topic select that topic in the top list box and click the delete button. If there are no sub-topics assigned to the selected topic then the following pop-up will appear asking you to confirm this action. 
Click "Yes" to confirm the delete and "No" to cancel. If sub-topics have already been assigned to the selected OR management topic then a warning message will appear and the User may not delete this topic before deleting each of the assigned sub-topics. Great care should be exercised when deleting records in the BCMS as this action is not reversible and any related data may be lost. It is advisable to ensure the data files have been backed up before permanently deleting records.
Edit the selected topic
To make changes to the name or sequence of a selected OR management topic, click the "Edit" button and the following pop-up will appear. 
Type in the correct details, and / or change the sequence, then click the "Save" button and the record will be automatically updated in the list box. It is also possible to change the sequence in the dropdown button at the foot of the list box.
Add new BC management sub-topic
Clicking the "+" button at the foot of the list box opens up a pop-up window that allows the User to add a new OR management sub-topic and assign a sequence number for the list box. 
In the pop-up window enter the new BC management sub-topic name, and click the "Save" button. The list of BC management sub-topics will be immediately updated.
Delete BC management sub-topic
To delete an existing BC management sub-topic, select the required sub-topic and click the delete button. A pop-up will then appear asking you to confirm this action.
Great care should be exercised when deleting records in the BCMS as this action is not reversible and any related data may be lost. It is advisable to ensure the data files have been backed up before permanently deleting records.
Edit selected BC management sub-topic
To make changes to the name or sequence of a selected BC management sub-topic, click the "Edit" button and a new pop-up will appear. 
Type in or correct the details, and / or change the sequence, then click the "Save" button and the record will be automatically updated in the list box. It is also possible to change the sequence in the dropdown button at the foot of the list box.
Descriptive detail
An area is provided for recording a descriptive statement regarding each sub-topic. This area is located on the right side of the screen.
Reference material:
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- Extended material is available on business impact analysis (BIA) go to www.business-continuity-expert.com/bce-business-impact-analysis(BIA).htm