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System Implementation
Chapter Overview
Create an overview of the this chapter? What kind of activities are discussed during implementation? What is the importance of training and system security?
Chapter Key Terms
Create a list of the terms you found most interesting or important to know. You must choose at minimum 10 terms and define them here.
Review Questions
What are the deliverables from coding, testing, and installation?
What are the four approaches to installation? Which is the most expensive? Which is the most risky? How does an organization decide which approach to use?
List and define the factors that are important to successful implementation efforts.
What is the difference between system documentation and user documentation?
Why do corporations rely so heavily on vendor support?
What are the common security threats to systems? How can they be addressed?
Problems and Exercises
Which installation strategy would you recommend for PVF’s Purchasing Fulfillment System? Which would you recommend for Hoosier Burger’s inventory control system? If you recommended different approaches, please explain why. How is PVF’s case different from Hoosier Burger’s?
Develop a table that compares the four installation strategies, showing the pros and cons of each. Try to make a direct comparison when a pro of one is a con of another.
Is it good or bad for corporations to rely on vendors for computing support? List arguments both for and against reliance on vendors as part of your answer.
Field Exercises
Ask a systems analyst you know or have access to about implementation. Ask what the analyst believes is necessary for a successful implementation.