Acquiring and Developing Business Information Systems Chapter 7

Questions and Answers

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?

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?

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)?

System maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of building a BIS?

To provide better insights and decision-making capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternative to bespoke development?

Purchase of an off-the-shelf package Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of Chapter 7?

Acquiring and Developing Business Information Systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the ISBN-13 of the book 'Business Information Systems'?

978-1292220970 Signup and view all the answers

Who are the authors of the book 'Business Information Systems'?

Paul Bocij, Andrew Greasley, and Simon Hickie Signup and view all the answers

What is the agenda of the session?

To provide an overview of the chapter Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the session?

To provide only an overview of the chapter Signup and view all the answers

Where can students find additional exemplars?

In the library Signup and view all the answers

What is the date of the session?

17.07.2024 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the university where the session is held?

SRH Hochschule Heidelberg Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver for selecting packaged software?

Features Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between bespoke development and off-the-shelf software?

Bespoke development is tailored to the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the last stage of the SDLC?

Maintenance Signup and view all the answers

Which software development method is based on an incremental approach?

Lean software development Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the initiation stage of the SDLC?

To determine the feasibility of the project Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an alternative to provide BIS?

Outsourcing Signup and view all the answers

What is the spiral model used for?

To develop software incrementally Signup and view all the answers

What is RAD?

Rapid Applications Development Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the SDLC?

To describe the stages of a BIS acquisition project Signup and view all the answers

What is the main driver for decision making in BIS?

Business strategy and policies Signup and view all the answers

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.