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Phase 1 Systems Planning

Preliminary Investigation. Phase 1 Systems Planning. SDLC Phases. Phase 1: Systems Planning. SDLC Phases. Phase 1: Systems Planning Objectives Learn how projects get started Learn how projects are evaluated initially. Chapter 2. Preliminary Investigation. Objectives.

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Phase 1 Systems Planning

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  1. Preliminary Investigation Phase 1Systems Planning

  2. SDLC Phases Phase 1: Systems Planning Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  3. SDLC Phases Phase 1: Systems Planning Objectives • Learn how projects get started • Learn how projects are evaluated initially Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  4. Chapter 2 Preliminary Investigation Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  5. Objectives • Describe the strategic planning process, and why it is important to IT managers • Explain the purpose of a mission statement • Explain the SDLC as a framework for systems development and business modeling • Explain the reasons for information systems projects and the factors that affect such projects Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  6. Objectives • Describe the initial review of systems requests and the role of the systems review committee • Describe the internal and external factors that affect information systems projects • Define operational feasibility, technical feasibility, and economic feasibility • Describe the steps and end product of a preliminary investigation Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  7. Systems planning tasks Examine the systems request Conduct a preliminary investigation Using SDLC and CASE tools to provide a framework Introduction Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  8. The Importance of Strategic Planning • Overview of the strategic planning process • SWOT analysis • Strengths • Weaknesses • Opportunities • Threats Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  9. The Importance of Strategic Planning Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  10. The Importance of Strategic Planning • From the strategic plan to business results • Examples of mission statements • Ben & Jerry's • DePaul University Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  11. The Importance of Strategic Planning • The future • Thriving e-commerce • Rapid change Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  12. Information Systems Projects • Starting point is a systems request Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  13. Information Systems Projects • Reasons for systems projects • Improved service • Better performance • More information • Stronger controls • Reduced cost Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  14. Information Systems Projects • Factors affecting systems projects • User requests • Top-management directives • Existing systems • Information technology department • The economy • Technology • Government • Software and hardware vendors • Competitors • Customers • Suppliers Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  15. Information Systems Projects • Systems request forms • Streamlines the process • Ensures consistency • Must be easy to understand and use • Must include clear instructions Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  16. Evaluation of Systems Requests • Evaluation of projects • Systems review committee • Evaluate requests • Set priorities • Assess feasibility Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  17. Evaluation of Systems Requests • Overview of feasibility • Feasibility study uses three main yardsticks: • Operational feasibility • Technical feasibility • Economic feasibility Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  18. Evaluation of Systems Requests • Operational feasibility • Is the system a practical and effective approach? • Operational feasibility depends on: • Management and user support • User involvement in planning • Impact on performance, customers, and company image • Reasonable schedules Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  19. Evaluation of Systems Requests • Technical feasibility • Does the organization have resources to develop/purchase and operate the system? • Technical feasibility depends on: • Technical expertise within the organization • Availability of necessary equipment • Hardware and software reliability • Adequate performance that will meet specifications • Capacity for future needs/projected growth Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  20. Evaluation of Systems Requests • Economic feasibility • Do the projected benefits outweigh the estimated costs of development, installation, and operation? • Economic feasibility depends on: • Costs — one time and continuing costs • Benefits — tangible and intangible benefits • Timing of various costs and benefits • Cost of not developing the system Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  21. Evaluation of Systems Requests • Determining feasibility • First step is a determination of feasibility • Goal is to identify nonfeasible projects as soon as possible • Feasibility can change over time • Nonfeasible projects can be resubmitted • Initially feasible projects can be rejected later Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  22. Evaluation of Systems Requests • Criteria used to evaluate systems requests • Reduce costs • Increase revenue • Produce more information or better results • Serve customers and the organization better • Reasonable time frame and lasting results • Resources available • Necessary or discretionary • Tangible or intangible factors Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  23. Evaluation of Systems Requests • Discretionary and non-discretionary projects • Necessity of project • Possibly no need to review non-discretionary projects in committee Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  24. Preliminary Investigation Overview • Purpose • To decide whether to continue the project • Objectives for a preliminary investigation 1.Understand the problem 2. Define the project scope and constraints 3. Identify the benefits 4. Estimate the time and costs 5. Report to management • Interaction with managers and users Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  25. Steps in the Preliminary Investigation • Step 1: Understand the problem • Identify the true nature of the problem and the reason for the systems request • Stated problem may not be the real problem • Clear statement defines the investigation scope Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  26. Steps in the Preliminary Investigation • Step 2:Define the project scope and constraints • Project scope • Define the range or extent of the project • Set project boundaries • Constraints • Identify conditions, restrictions, or requirements • Present vs. future • Internal vs. external • Mandatory vs. desirable Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  27. Steps in the Preliminary Investigation • Step 3: Perform fact finding • Analyze organization charts • Conduct interviews • Observe operations • Carry out a user survey Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  28. Steps in the Preliminary Investigation • Step 4: Determine feasibility • Determine operational, technical, and economic feasibility Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  29. Steps in the Preliminary Investigation • Step 5: Estimate time and cost to continue development • Determine what information is needed • Identify the sources of information • Decide whether to use interviews, if so how many, and what time needed • Decide whether to use surveys, if so who to complete it, and what time needed • Estimate the cost of gathering, analyzing, and reporting the information to management Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  30. Steps in the Preliminary Investigation • Step 6: Present results and recommendations to management • Final task in the preliminary investigation • Key elements • Evaluation of systems request • Estimate of costs and benefits • Recommendations Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  31. Steps in the Preliminary Investigation • Step 6: Present results and recommendations to management • Final task in the preliminary investigation • Key elements • Evaluation of systems request • Estimate of costs and benefits • Recommendations • Oral and written presentations Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition

  32. EndChapter 2

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