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What is the first step in systems thinking?
What is the first step in systems thinking?
- Identify a containing whole (correct)
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the components
- Explain the behavior of the containing whole
- Explain the behavior of the thing to be explained
Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a project?
Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a project?
- Involves uncertainty
- Temporary endeavor
- Requires a defined budget (correct)
- Unique purpose
What does system integration primarily achieve?
What does system integration primarily achieve?
- Establishing inter-related elements (correct)
- Creating isolated sub-systems
- Combining unrelated elements
- Reducing system complexity
Which of these options can be a source of information systems projects?
Which of these options can be a source of information systems projects?
What is the purpose of system architecture?
What is the purpose of system architecture?
What must a project developer understand before establishing a project?
What must a project developer understand before establishing a project?
Which of the following best describes an opportunity in relation to information systems projects?
Which of the following best describes an opportunity in relation to information systems projects?
What type of projects may originate from anticipated problems?
What type of projects may originate from anticipated problems?
What is the primary focus of the IT 323 course?
What is the primary focus of the IT 323 course?
Which aspect is emphasized in the course regarding systems integration?
Which aspect is emphasized in the course regarding systems integration?
What type of integration issues does the course aim to identify upfront?
What type of integration issues does the course aim to identify upfront?
What is meant by 'interface control and management' in the context of systems integration?
What is meant by 'interface control and management' in the context of systems integration?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the course?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the course?
What are 'legacy integration' issues discussed in the course?
What are 'legacy integration' issues discussed in the course?
Which component is NOT included in the integration process covered by the course?
Which component is NOT included in the integration process covered by the course?
What is meant by 'the System of Systems Integration Problem'?
What is meant by 'the System of Systems Integration Problem'?
What is a directive in a business context?
What is a directive in a business context?
Why must projects not be run in isolation?
Why must projects not be run in isolation?
Who constitutes a stakeholder in a project?
Who constitutes a stakeholder in a project?
What factor is least likely to contribute to the success of IT projects according to the Standish Group’s report?
What factor is least likely to contribute to the success of IT projects according to the Standish Group’s report?
What plays a significant role in understanding stakeholder expectations?
What plays a significant role in understanding stakeholder expectations?
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Study Notes
Course Overview: IT 323 System Integration and Architecture I
- Focuses on integrating proposed systems with existing or planned systems.
- Uses architectures as a basis for addressing system integration problems.
- Evaluates architectures based on their capabilities.
- Covers technical and business process issues in system integration.
- Identifies integration issues and best practices for successful integration.
Course Objectives
- Understand technical and business process issues involved in systems integration.
- Identify integration issues early and apply best practices for successful integration.
Course Delivery
- Primarily lecture-based.
- Incorporates case studies to illustrate concepts.
- Covers system integration problems from human, organizational, societal, cultural, economic, and technological perspectives.
- Addresses business process integration, legacy integration, new systems integration, B2B integration, COTS integration, interface control and management, testing, integrated program management, and integrated Business Continuity Planning (BCP).
- Emphasizes interface integration and interoperability.
Systems Thinking
- A way of understanding an entity based on its purpose.
- Three major steps:
- Identify the containing whole (system).
- Explain the behavior/properties of the whole system.
- Explain the behavior/properties of the entity within the system.
System Integration
- Combining interrelated elements to achieve a common objective(s).
System Architecture
- Defines a system's high-level structure, showing its organization as interacting components.
- Elements for modeling: components, connectors, systems, properties, and styles.
Projects
- A temporary endeavor to create a unique product or service.
- Attributes: unique purpose, temporary nature, resource requirements, primary sponsor/customer, and inherent uncertainty.
Project Origins
- Stem from problems (current, suspected, or anticipated), opportunities for improvement, or directives (internal/external mandates).
Project Context
- Projects operate within a larger organizational environment.
- Project managers need a holistic view and understand the project's position within the organization.
Stakeholders
- Individuals involved in or affected by project activities.
- Include: project sponsor, project team, support staff, customers, users, suppliers, and opponents.
Stakeholder Management
- Requires identifying, understanding, and managing relationships with all stakeholders.
- Using organizational frameworks can help meet stakeholder needs and expectations.
- Senior executives are crucial stakeholders.
Factors Contributing to Project Success (According to Standish Group's CHAOS 2001)
- Executive support
- User involvement
- Experienced project manager
- Clear business objectives
- Minimized scope
- Standard software infrastructure
- Firm basic requirements
- Formal methodology
- Reliable estimates
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