BPM- Project Specification

The busines case for a project is supposed to be ... (choose the correct answer)

• Complex and difficult to decipher

• Comprehensive yet easy to understand

• Do not contain any form of estimation

The starting point for most information systems projects is called a ______ which is a formal way of asking for IT support.

• systems evaluation

• systems validation

• systems request

Choose two (2) most accurate main reasons for a systems request

• Stronger controls

• Reduced Cost

• Reduced Friction

• More communication

Factors affective projects are divided into:

• Environmental factors

• Internal Factors

• External Factor

• Implied Factors

Strategic plan, top managers, and company finances belong to ...

• Internal Factors

• External Factors

Competitors, suppliers and the economy belong to ...

• Internal Factors

• External Factors

With the growth of electronic data interchange (EDI), relationships with suppliers are critically important. For example, Toyota may require that suppliers code their parts in a certain manner to match the auto company’s inventory control system.
This is an example of which factor?

• Customers: External Factor

• Technology: External Factor

Errors or problems in existing systems can trigger requests for systems projects. When dealing with older systems, analysts sometimes spend too much time reacting to day-to-day problems without looking at underlying causes.

Which factor does this fall into?

• Company finances: Internal

• Existing system and data: Internal

• Existing system and data: External