COMM 310 Chapter 10: Chapter 10.docx
Document Summary
Is built correctly can support nimble organizations & transform as org. & its business transforms systems that effectively meet employee needs help an org. become more productive & enhance decision making systems that do not meet employee needs may have damaging effect on productivity, can even cause business to fail. The importance of well-built systems: meet the needs of employees (users, address organizational strategies and priorities, enhance productivity, enhance decision making. Developing info systems lucrative advantages of successful is implementations provide incentives to manage systems development risks. Is/it projects often: take longer than planned, go over budget, have fewer features & functions than originally specified, get canceled. Success factors for developing systems: employee (user) involvement, proper implementation methodology, well executed methodology, adequate resourcing, adequate training, proper change management, realistic timelines. 7 distinct phases: paddtim: planning most critical phase. 65% success rate key is to deliver value to users as soon as possible.
