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Preliminary Investigation
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
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
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
Introduction
Systems planning tasks
Examine the systems request Conduct a preliminary investigation Using SDLC and CASE tools to provide a framework
Package
Package
Constraints
Identify conditions, restrictions, or requirements
Present vs. future Internal vs. external Mandatory vs. desirable
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SOFTWEAR, LIMITED
Background
SWL uses outside firm (BIS) for payroll processing Payroll deductions permitted for credit union and SWL stock purchase Recent reports of problems Errors in employee deductions Overtime necessary to correct Future Employee Savings Investment Plan (ESIP) is possible
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Request for information technology services
Systems request submitted by Michael Jeremy
Describes problem generally Does not identify cause or propose solution
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Request for information technology services
Systems request submitted by Michael Jeremy
Describes problem generally Does not identify cause or propose solution
SOFTWEAR, LIMITED
Request for information technology services
Systems request submitted by Michael Jeremy
Describes problem generally Does not identify cause or propose solution
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Organization charts
Current organization charts not available Rick obtains job descriptions and draws charts
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Interviews
Michael Jeremy, vice president of finance Mike Feiner, director of human resources Amy Calico, director of payroll
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Current documentation
Results and findings
Specific procedures are being followed by the payroll department Written descriptions for these procedures are outdated Payroll department has never seen the stock plan deduction form
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Presentation to Management
IT department tasks
Prepared a preliminary investigation report Attached a cover memo Scheduled a presentation
Management decisions
Analyze the payroll system as requested Scope to include whether current BIS can handle new ESIP options
Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition
SOFTWEAR, LIMITED
Presentation to Management
IT department tasks
Prepared a preliminary investigation report Attached a cover memo Scheduled a presentation
Management decisions
Analyze the payroll system as requested Scope to include whether current BIS can handle new ESIP options
Systems Analysis and Design Fourth Edition
End Chapter 2