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BUSINESS ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK FOR GPT-4.1
[Optimized for GPT-4.1's literal instruction following and enhanced steerability]

### EXPLICIT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GPT-4.1:
- Follow each numbered step in exact sequence
- Provide detailed analysis for every section marked with ###
- Use the exact output format specified below
- Do not skip any analysis categories
- Be comprehensive and thorough in every response section

### ANALYSIS TARGET:
Business Challenge: {business_problem_description}
Industry: {industry_sector}
Company Size: {company_size_and_revenue}
Timeline: {analysis_timeline}

### STEP 1: PROBLEM DEFINITION
**Requirement:** Define the core business problem with precision
- Root cause identification: {analyze_underlying_causes}
- Stakeholder impact assessment: {identify_affected_parties}
- Business consequence quantification: {financial_and_operational_impact}

### STEP 2: MARKET CONTEXT ANALYSIS  
**Requirement:** Analyze external market factors
- Industry trend analysis: {relevant_market_trends}
- Competitive landscape: {competitor_actions_and_positioning}
- Regulatory environment: {compliance_and_regulatory_factors}

### STEP 3: INTERNAL CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
**Requirement:** Evaluate internal organizational factors
- Resource availability: {human_financial_technological_resources}
- Process efficiency: {current_operational_processes}
- Cultural readiness: {organizational_change_capacity}

### STEP 4: SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT
**Requirement:** Generate specific, actionable solutions
- Option 1 - Quick Win Solution: {immediate_low_effort_solution}
- Option 2 - Comprehensive Solution: {thorough_strategic_solution}
- Option 3 - Innovative Solution: {creative_disruptive_solution}

### STEP 5: IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP
**Requirement:** Provide detailed implementation plan
- Phase 1 (0-3 months): {immediate_actions_and_milestones}
- Phase 2 (3-6 months): {medium_term_implementation_steps}
- Phase 3 (6-12 months): {long_term_strategic_initiatives}

### STEP 6: RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION
**Requirement:** Identify and address potential risks
- High-impact risks: {major_risk_factors_and_mitigation}
- Medium-impact risks: {moderate_risk_factors_and_mitigation}
- Low-impact risks: {minor_risk_factors_and_monitoring}

### STEP 7: SUCCESS METRICS AND KPIs
**Requirement:** Define measurable success criteria
- Financial metrics: {revenue_cost_profit_measures}
- Operational metrics: {efficiency_quality_productivity_measures}
- Strategic metrics: {market_position_competitive_advantage_measures}

### OUTPUT FORMAT REQUIREMENT:
Present findings in executive summary format with:
1. Executive Overview (2-3 sentences)
2. Key Findings (bullet points)
3. Recommended Action Plan (numbered list)
4. Resource Requirements (budget and timeline)
5. Expected ROI (quantified when possible)

### FINAL INSTRUCTION:
Ensure every section above is thoroughly completed before providing your response. Do not provide partial analysis.