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Strategic System Development Framework

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What is the primary focus of strategic planning in an organization?

Setting priorities for IS projects
Day-to-day activities
Evaluating system requirements
Long-term organizational goals and resources (correct)

What is the main purpose of a business case in a proposal?

To evaluate the feasibility of a system
To set priorities for IS projects
To provide justification for a proposal (correct)
To conduct a preliminary investigation

What is the analogy used to describe the difference between a short-term and long-term perspective in strategic planning?

A stonecutting task
A company's mission statement
A construction project
A chess game (correct)

What is the difference between the two stonecutters' perspectives in the old story?

One is focused on the task, while the other is focused on the goal (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the IT team in relation to a proposal?

To review the proposal to determine if it presents a strong business case (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of a SWOT analysis in the context of information technology?

To avoid seeking goals that are unrealistic, unprofitable, or unachievable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a systems review committee or computer resources committee?

To evaluate the feasibility of systems requests (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between tangible and intangible benefits in the context of IT projects?

Tangible benefits are measured in dollars, while intangible benefits are difficult to measure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in evaluating the feasibility of a systems request?

To identify and weed out systems requests that are not feasible (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to systems requests that are not currently feasible?

They are resubmitted as new hardware, software, or expertise becomes available (D) Signup and view all the answers

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