Master Business Case and Systems Projects

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What are the main reasons for system projects?

Improved service, new products, better performance (correct)
Stronger controls, reduced cost, more information
More employees, stronger controls, reduced cost
New customers, better performance, more information

What are some internal factors affecting systems projects?

Economy, government, existing systems and data
None of the above
Technology, suppliers, customers
Strategic plan, top managers, user requests (correct)

What are some external factors affecting systems projects?

New customers, better performance, more information
Improved service, new products, better performance
More employees, stronger controls, reduced cost
Technology, suppliers, customers (correct)

What is a system review committee?

A committee that evaluates systems projects (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a feasibility study?

A study that tests if a proposed system is worthwhile (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some types of feasibility evaluated in a feasibility study?

Operational, technical, economic, and schedule feasibility (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between discretionary and nondiscretionary projects?

Discretionary projects are those where management has a choice in implementing them, while nondiscretionary projects are those where no choice exists (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Business Case justifies a proposal and answers key questions.
Main reasons for system projects include improved service, new products, better performance, more information, stronger controls, and reduced cost.
Internal factors affecting systems projects include strategic plan, top managers, user requests, IT department, and existing systems and data.
External factors affecting systems projects include technology, suppliers, customers, competitors, economy, and government.
A system review committee evaluates systems projects.
Feasibility study tests if a proposed system is worthwhile.
Operational, technical, economic, and schedule feasibility are evaluated.
Tangible costs and benefits can be measured in dollars, while intangible benefits are difficult to measure.
Discretionary projects are those where management has a choice in implementing them.
Nondiscretionary projects are those where no choice exists.