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Initiating Systems Development

The document discusses the importance of conducting a structured initiation phase for business information system (BIS) projects. It outlines the key learning objectives which are to explain the initiation phase, identify typical costs and benefits of information systems, apply techniques to select appropriate software and hardware options, and describe the importance of contracts. The initiation phase aims to establish project feasibility and prepare for success. A feasibility study analyzes the need for the system and considers alternatives for acquiring software.

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Initiating Systems Development

The document discusses the importance of conducting a structured initiation phase for business information system (BIS) projects. It outlines the key learning objectives which are to explain the initiation phase, identify typical costs and benefits of information systems, apply techniques to select appropriate software and hardware options, and describe the importance of contracts. The initiation phase aims to establish project feasibility and prepare for success. A feasibility study analyzes the need for the system and considers alternatives for acquiring software.

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Lecture 8

Initiating systems development


Learning objectives

• After this lecture, you will be able to:


– explain the importance of conducting a structured
initiation phase for a BIS project;
– identify typical tangible and intangible costs and
benefits associated with the introduction of an
information system;
– apply different techniques to select the most
appropriate options from different software, hardware
and supplier alternatives;
– describe the importance of contracts to a successful
outcome to information systems projects.
Management issues

• From a managerial perspective, this lecture


addresses the following areas:
– How should we assess the feasibility of a project?
– What are the stages and techniques that can be
applied to assess feasibility?
– How can the return on investment of a BIS project be
assessed?
– How can we manage the risks associated with IS
projects?
Initiation and feasibility

• Initiation phase: The first phase in an information


systems development project. Its aims are to
establish whether the project is feasible and prepare
to ensure that the project is successful.
• Feasibility study: The activity that occurs at the start
of the project to ensure that the project is a viable
business proposition. The feasibility report analyses
the need for and impact of the system and considers
different alternatives for acquiring software.
Figure 8.1 Sequence of main activities involved with project initiation

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