discussion

One of the problems that is often encountered during IS development is “scope creep”— that is, user requests for additional features and functions. Scope creep happens because sometimes users have many unsolved problems and the systems investigation may be the first time that anybody has listened to their needs. How do you keep the system from growing and including new functions that should not be part of the system?

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Required Materials

• Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design – Valacich/George/Hoffer, 6th edition, Pearson.

Chapter 2: The Sources of Software – Where does a professional unearth the software pieces needed for a business application system? Discover the six sources of software that are available and the criteria used to evaluate software.

Chapter 3: Managing the Information Systems Project – Explore project management skills needed to run all technical and managerial functions of a systems project. Discover how commercial software can help in the critical path scheduling process.