Flashcards on IS Strategy, Planning, and Project Management
IS Strategy, Planning, and Project Management Guide
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Systems Development
58 cards
Card 1
Question: Why must the requirements report be created internally even if the system will be developed externally?
Answer: To ensure the company knows exactly what it wants before contacting suppliers and to obtain management approval; this phase is critical because all la
Card 2
Question: What are typical system alternatives evaluated after the requirements report is completed?
Answer: Standard vs custom; internal development vs outsourcing; open source vs proprietary; SaaS/cloud vs local.
Card 3
Question: What should supplier proposals include when responding to the requirements report?
Answer: 1) Level of coverage of objectives (covered, not covered, partially covered, possible adaptations and additional costs); 2) Methodology (project phase
Card 4
Question: What additional sources can companies use to evaluate suppliers besides supplier proposals?
Answer: Public information, product documentation, and feedback from other companies using the same supplier.
Card 5
Question: What evaluation criteria are commonly used to compare system alternatives?
Answer: 1) Level of coverage of objectives (reject bids that don't cover technical requirements); 2) Service provider reputation, experience, proximity, and s
Card 6
Question: What happens after alternatives are compared and ranked?
Answer: Management selects the most suitable option based on critical criteria and proceeds to decision and contracting; if none are acceptable, objectives ma
Card 7
Question: What organizational and economic aspects must management consider before making the final IS decision?
Answer: Whether required organizational changes are viable and fit the company culture; detailed economic analysis including cash flows, ROI, and total implem
Card 8
Question: What is the purpose of signing a contract with a supplier?
Answer: To formalize and bind the chosen solution through a contractual commitment.
Card 9
Question: What are the main activities in the implementation phase after system selection?
Answer: Development of components and system testing leading up to deployment.
Card 10
Question: What components must be developed or acquired during implementation?
Answer: 1) Equipment (hardware and software, access systems); 2) Business and IT processes (new procedures, access rules, security protocols, data correction