CMIS 351 Lesson 10 Acquiring IS Through Projects

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Training and Development Manager CMIS 351 Flashcards on CMIS 351 Lesson 10 Acquiring IS Through Projects, created by Adriana Vincelli-Joma on 08/06/2020.
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Acquiring Information Systems -buy it & use as is -buy it & customize it -rent/lease -build yourself
IT projects -projects of all shapes and sizes that renew and adapt IT infrastructure
Why are IT projects risky? -definitions difficult to graphically represent -lack of good model -difficult to develop good estimates -challenge to monitor progress
Inherent risk in IT projects -lack of experience in team -lack of support from top management -lack of participation from system users -unclear/uncertain projects requirements -high level of technical complexity -changes in project environments
IT project risk -structural risk -volatility risk -project process -performance -knowledge resources -organizational support -project management practices -process and product performance
Systems analysis and design -process of creating and maintaining IS -aka systems development
5 phases of SDLC 1. system definition 2. requirments analysis 3. component design 4. implementation 5. system maintenance
System definition -define goals and purpose for new system -define project's scope -asses feasibility of project *cost *schedule *technical *organizational
Requirements analysis -form project team -develop requirements -manage scope -determine/document features/functions -approve requirements
Component design -determine hardware specifications -determine software specifications -design database -design procedures -create job descriptions (people)
Implementation -build system components -conduct unit test -integrate components -conduct integrated test -convert to new system
System maintenance -record requests for change: *failures *enhancements -prioritize requests -fix failures: *patches *service packs *new releases
Outsourcing -process of hiring another organization to perform service
Reasons for outsourcing -easy way to gain expertise -concern cost reductions -reduce development risk -free up management time
Outsourcing risks -loss of control -long-term costs outweigh benefits -no easy exit
MIS and Communication -communication skills have become more important in light of outsourcing and offshoring -resource managers deal with tech people across time zones, cultural barriers and language barriers
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