Tutorial 4- Chapter 3 Systems Planning
Suggested Solutions
Part A : Review Questions
1.
What is a SWOT analysis and why is it important?
Ans
. During strategic planning, top managers ask a series of questions that is
called a SWOT analysis because it examines a company’s strengths (S),
weaknesses (W), opportunities (O), and threats (T). Each question leads to an IT-
related issue, which in turn requires more review, analysis, and planning. (Page
48)
2.
What are five common reasons for systems projects?
Ans.
The main reasons for systems projects are improved service to customers,
better performance, more information, stronger controls, and reduced cost.
(Page 53)
3.
What are some internal and external factors that affect systems project?
Ans
. Internal factors include the strategic plan, top managers, user requests, the
IT department, and
existing systems. External factors include technology,
suppliers, customers, competitors, the economy, and government.
(Page 54)
4.
What is feasibility? List and briefly discuss four feasibility tests?
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