8 Chapter 8: Evaluating Alternatives for Requirements, Environment, and Implementation Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 8 Learning Objectives Prioritize the system requirements based on the desired scope and level of automation for the new system Describe the strategic decisions that integrate the application deployment environment and the design approach for the new system Determine alternative approaches for system development Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 2 8 Learning Objectives (continued) Evaluate and select a development approach based on the needs and resources of the organization Describe key elements of a request for proposal and evaluate vendors’ proposals for outsourced alternatives Develop a professional presentation of findings to management Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 3 8 Overview Chapter explains last three activities of analysis Prioritize systems requirements Generate and evaluate alternatives Review recommendation with management Refocus project direction Transition from discovery and analysis to solutions and design Set direction for design and implementation of solution system Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 4 8 Project Management Perspective Project manager and senior technical members of project team work together Eight areas of project management Scope Human resources Time Procurement Cost Communications Quality Risk Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 5 8 Deciding on Scope and Level of Automation Scope determines which business functions will be included in system Level of automation is how much computer support exists for functions included in level Scope creep Requests for addition of system functions after requirements defined and decision has been made Users typically request more business functions than budget allows Systems Analysis and Design