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Information Systems Development: Failure and Stakeholders

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What is a major risk factor for larger projects?

Lack of user involvement

Overestimated savings

Insufficient resources

Increased complexity (correct)

What is the primary goal of the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)?

To reduce project costs

To provide a structured approach to system development (correct)

To improve stakeholder management

To implement new technologies

What is the primary focus of the 'System engineering' stage in the Waterfall Lifecycle?

Allocating parts to hardware, software, and human resources (correct)

Translating design into code

Identifying user requirements

Designing major software components

What is the purpose of the 'Testing' stage in the Waterfall Lifecycle?

To ensure the system meets user requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the 'Maintenance' stage in the Waterfall Lifecycle?

To make changes to the system during usage Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a 'People' factor that can contribute to project failure?

Ineffective stakeholder management Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main groups of people involved in the development of information systems?

End users, clients, and professionals Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main reasons why things can go wrong in information systems development?

Quality and productivity problems Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to identify stakeholders in information systems development?

Because they are affected by or involved in the system Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of poorly developed aspects of the system design?

Feelings of frustration, loss of confidence, and increased staff turnover Signup and view all the answers

What is a project considered a failure when it does not meet the expectations of its?

Stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of IT/IS project failures according to the text?

Poor project management Signup and view all the answers