Editing Business analyst (section)

== Challenges ==
A successful business analyst requires access to large amounts of [[data]], and in the process of using this data they must be aware of challenges relating to [[data privacy]], careful management of analytical resources, team success, and effective [[communication]] of results to external parties.<ref name=":8">{{Cite journal |last=Bose |first=Ranjit |date=2009-01-01 |title=Advanced analytics: opportunities and challenges |url=https://doi.org/10.1108/02635570910930073 |journal=Industrial Management & Data Systems |volume=109 |issue=2 |pages=155–172 |doi=10.1108/02635570910930073 |issn=0263-5577|url-access=subscription }}</ref> Considering all these factors into their tasks reduces the risk of inaccurate conclusions being drawn.<ref name=":8" />

Data privacy is an increasingly common issue, as [[social media]] and [[Big data|Big Data]] are becoming more prominent, and hence it is important for businesses to ensure that they handle and [[dissemination|distribute]] only the necessary data to the appropriate [[employees]].<ref name=":9">{{Cite journal |last1=Jain |first1=Priyank |last2=Gyanchandani |first2=Manasi |last3=Khare |first3=Nilay |date=2016-11-26 |title=Big data privacy: a technological perspective and review |journal=Journal of Big Data |language=en |volume=3 |issue=1 |pages=25 |doi=10.1186/s40537-016-0059-y |s2cid=3732848 |issn=2196-1115|doi-access=free }}</ref>

Management of analytical resources is necessary for business analysts to consider, as there are many ways in which a business can implement high [[initial]] costs in the process of analysis of data, and hence [[resource]]s should be carefully managed so as to not lose business profits.<ref name=":8" />

Team functionality and success is important in all areas of business, and business analytics is no different. Business analysts work best in environments where [[group dynamics]] are balanced and teamwork is maximised to ensure the best conclusions are drawn from the data.<ref name=":8" />

Effectively communicating with external parties is a key challenge for business analysts. The terminology used in a business analyst’s day-to-day work can often be complex or difficult for other departments or external stakeholders to understand. Therefore, it is essential for businesses to carefully consider how their findings and conclusions are communicated to ensure clarity and alignment.<ref name=":9" />