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What is the importance of analyzing the business case in the context of Systems Analysis and Design (SAD)?
Understanding the business problem or opportunity, defining project objectives, constraints, and scope, and enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.
What does the return on investment and payback period help stakeholders determine?
The financial benefits and the time it will take to recoup the investment made in the project.
How can risks be classified in the context of project analysis?
Risks of doing the project and risks of not doing the project.
What does the measurement of success help stakeholders determine?
The achievement of project objectives and the effectiveness of the proposed system.
How can project scope definition help prevent scope creep?
By clearly defining what is included and excluded from the system.
Why is it important to align project objectives with the strategic goals of the organization?
To ensure that the project contributes to the overall success and direction of the organization.
What are the four main components that an enterprise SWOT analysis examines?
Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
Why is careful planning essential for IT project success?
To ensure the project supports overall business strategy, the project scope is well-defined, and the project goals are realistic and achievable.
List three tools that can be used for CASE (Computer-Aided Software Engineering).
Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io
What does a Business Case refer to?
The reasons or justifications for a proposal.
Why should a Business Case be comprehensive and easy to understand?
To provide clear project description, justification, and estimate the project's financial impact.
List three questions that a Business Case should answer.
Why are we doing this project? What is the project about? How does this solution address key business issues?
What are the 4 yardsticks used in the Feasibility Study to measure a proposal?
Operational feasibility, Technical feasibility, Economic feasibility, Schedule feasibility
What does Technical feasibility refer to in the context of a Feasibility Study?
Refers to the technical resources needed to develop, purchase, install, or operate the system.
Define Economic feasibility in the context of a Feasibility Study.
It means that the projected benefits of the proposed system outweigh the estimated costs, which includes total cost of ownership.
What are tangible cost/benefits in the Feasibility Study?
Costs or benefits that can be measured in Peso, such as a new scheduling system that reduces overtime.
What are intangible cost/benefits in the Feasibility Study?
Costs or benefits that can be measured in Peso, such as a new website that enhances the company image.
Why is analyzing the business case considered a critical phase in System Analysis and Design?
It provides the foundation for the development of an effective and efficient information system.
Learn about the essential questions that initiate an enterprise SWOT analysis and the resources examined in a SWOT analysis. Gain insight into strategic planning for IT projects from experienced analysts.
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