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What is a key objective of acquiring a Business Information System (BIS)?
What is a key objective of acquiring a Business Information System (BIS)?
- To replace human decision-making with automation
- To improve the competitiveness of the organization (correct)
- To decrease the cost of information processing
- To reduce the complexity of the system
Which of the following is NOT a typical approach to software acquisition?
Which of the following is NOT a typical approach to software acquisition?
- Purchase of an off-the-shelf package
- Hiring a consultant to develop the system (correct)
- User-developed applications
- Bespoke development
What should you be able to do after reading this chapter?
What should you be able to do after reading this chapter?
- Design a customized BIS
- Evaluate different alternatives for acquiring BIS (correct)
- Develop a BIS from scratch
- Implement a BIS in an organization
Which stage is involved in building a Business Information System (BIS)?
Which stage is involved in building a Business Information System (BIS)?
What is the primary purpose of building a BIS?
What is the primary purpose of building a BIS?
What is an alternative to bespoke development?
What is an alternative to bespoke development?
What is the main topic of Chapter 7?
What is the main topic of Chapter 7?
What is the ISBN-13 of the book 'Business Information Systems'?
What is the ISBN-13 of the book 'Business Information Systems'?
Who are the authors of the book 'Business Information Systems'?
Who are the authors of the book 'Business Information Systems'?
What is the agenda of the session?
What is the agenda of the session?
What is the purpose of the session?
What is the purpose of the session?
Where can students find additional exemplars?
Where can students find additional exemplars?
What is the date of the session?
What is the date of the session?
What is the name of the university where the session is held?
What is the name of the university where the session is held?
What is the primary driver for selecting packaged software?
What is the primary driver for selecting packaged software?
What is the main difference between bespoke development and off-the-shelf software?
What is the main difference between bespoke development and off-the-shelf software?
What is the last stage of the SDLC?
What is the last stage of the SDLC?
Which software development method is based on an incremental approach?
Which software development method is based on an incremental approach?
What is the goal of the initiation stage of the SDLC?
What is the goal of the initiation stage of the SDLC?
Which of the following is not an alternative to provide BIS?
Which of the following is not an alternative to provide BIS?
What is the spiral model used for?
What is the spiral model used for?
What is RAD?
What is RAD?
What is the purpose of the SDLC?
What is the purpose of the SDLC?
What is the main driver for decision making in BIS?
What is the main driver for decision making in BIS?
Study Notes
Introduction to Acquiring and Developing BIS
- Information systems are acquired to support business operations and strategy.
- There are different alternatives for acquiring Business Information Systems (BIS).
Acquisition of Information Systems
- Companies acquire information systems to support business operations, strategy, and internal processes.
- Drivers for decision-making include external business environment, internal business processes, business strategy, and information systems' needs.
SDLC Systems Development Lifecycle
- The systems development lifecycle (SDLC) is a model that describes the stages of a BIS acquisition project.
- The SDLC stages include initiation, feasibility study, requirement analysis, system design, build, implementation, and maintenance.
Options for Software Development
- Bespoke development involves creating tailored software that meets specific business needs.
- Purchasing an off-the-shelf package involves selecting software that covers most business needs.
- User-developed applications involve rapid applications development (RAD) using end-user skills.
- Lean software development involves an incremental approach to software development using methodologies like Agile Unified Process and Scrum.
SDLC Models
- The spiral model is a SDLC model that emphasizes iterative development and risk management.
- The waterfall model is a linear SDLC model that follows a sequential approach.
Case Study
- A case study is provided to illustrate the application of BIS acquisition and development concepts in a real-world context.
Summary
- Alternative methods for providing BIS include off-the-shelf, bespoke, and end-user-developed approaches.
- The SDLC is a useful model for describing the stages of a BIS acquisition project.
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This quiz covers the introduction to acquiring and developing business information systems, including the systems development lifecycle and software development options.
