12-1

Use the systems development process outlined in this chapter and the model of IS components from Chapter 1 as problem-solving frameworks to help you propose information systems solutions to simple business problems.

12-2

Describe and give examples to illustrate how you might use each of the steps of the information systems development life cycle to develop and implement a business information system.

12-3

Explain how prototyping can be used as an effective technique to improve the process of systems development for end users and IS specialists.

12-4

Understand the basics of project management and its importance to a successful systems development effort.

12-5

Identify the activities involved in the implementation of new information systems.

12-6

Compare and contrast the four basic system conversion strategies.

12-7

Describe several evaluation factors that should be considered in evaluating the acquisition of hardware, software, and IS services.