7 Questions
What are the main reasons for system projects?
Improved service, new products, better performance
What are some internal factors affecting systems projects?
Strategic plan, top managers, user requests
What are some external factors affecting systems projects?
Technology, suppliers, customers
What is a system review committee?
A committee that evaluates systems projects
What is a feasibility study?
A study that tests if a proposed system is worthwhile
What are some types of feasibility evaluated in a feasibility study?
Operational, technical, economic, and schedule feasibility
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
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.
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