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What is the primary focus of the systems planning and selection phase in the systems development life cycle?
What is the primary focus of the systems planning and selection phase in the systems development life cycle?
- Documenting and analyzing projects
- Implementing and testing projects
- Identifying and selecting projects (correct)
- Maintaining and updating projects
Who are the potential sources of projects during the systems planning and selection phase?
Who are the potential sources of projects during the systems planning and selection phase?
- Project sponsors, External consultants, and Regulators
- System analysts, Database administrators, and Network engineers
- Software developers, End-users, and Vendors
- Management and business units, Info. System Managers, and Formal planning groups (correct)
What happens after identifying and assessing all possible systems development projects during the systems planning and selection phase?
What happens after identifying and assessing all possible systems development projects during the systems planning and selection phase?
- Selected projects are deemed most likely to yield significant organizational benefits (correct)
- All projects are rejected due to resource constraints
- Projects are handed over to external development teams
- Projects are immediately initiated without further assessment
Which groups typically want to improve an existing system to help the organization meet its corporate objectives?
Which groups typically want to improve an existing system to help the organization meet its corporate objectives?
What is the main activity in the systems planning and selection phase related to project initiation and planning?
What is the main activity in the systems planning and selection phase related to project initiation and planning?
Who typically identifies projects in a top-down approach?
Who typically identifies projects in a top-down approach?
Which criteria are used to classify and rank development projects?
Which criteria are used to classify and rank development projects?
What is the primary deliverable of the project initiation and planning phase?
What is the primary deliverable of the project initiation and planning phase?
Which activity occurs during project initiation?
Which activity occurs during project initiation?
What does the Baseline Project Plan (BPP) include?
What does the Baseline Project Plan (BPP) include?
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Systems Planning Focus
Systems Planning Focus
Identifying and selecting projects that align with organizational goals.
Project Sources
Project Sources
Management, business units, IS managers, and planning groups.
Project Selection Outcome
Project Selection Outcome
The projects most likely to yield significant organizational benefits are chosen to proceed.
System Improvement Advocates
System Improvement Advocates
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Project Initiation Activity
Project Initiation Activity
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Top-Down Project Originators
Top-Down Project Originators
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Project Ranking Criteria
Project Ranking Criteria
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Project Planning Deliverable
Project Planning Deliverable
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Project Initiation Action
Project Initiation Action
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BPP Contents
BPP Contents
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Study Notes
Systems Planning and Selection Phase
- The primary focus of the systems planning and selection phase in the systems development life cycle is to identify and assess potential systems development projects.
- Potential sources of projects during this phase include:
- Business stakeholders who want to improve an existing system to help the organization meet its corporate objectives
- IT staff who identify opportunities to improve business processes through IT
- External factors such as changes in the market, technology, or government regulations
- After identifying and assessing all possible systems development projects, a prioritized list of projects is created, and the selected projects are initiated.
Project Initiation and Planning
- The main activity in the systems planning and selection phase related to project initiation and planning is to identify and select projects that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Top-down project identification is typically done by senior management, who identify projects that are critical to achieving the organization's strategic objectives.
- Projects are classified and ranked using criteria such as business value, feasibility, and alignment with organizational goals.
- The primary deliverable of the project initiation and planning phase is the Baseline Project Plan (BPP).
- During project initiation, the BPP is created, which includes:
- Project scope
- Goals and objectives
- Timeline
- Budget
- Resource allocation
- Risks and assumptions
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Description
Test your knowledge of the first phase of the systems development life cycle, focusing on identifying, selecting, initiating, and planning projects. Explore the primary activities, methods for project identification and selection, project initiation, planning, and techniques for assessing project feasibility.
