Modern Systems Analysis and Design Ch3现代系统分析与设计研究.pptVIP

Chapter 3 Managing the Information Systems Project Learning Objectives Explain the process of managing an information systems project. Describe the skills required to be an effective project manager. List project management activities during project initiation, planning, execution, and closedown. Explain critical path scheduling, Gantt charts, and Network diagrams. Explain the utility of commercial project management software tools. Importance of Project Management Project management may be the most important aspect of systems development. Effective PM helps ensure Meeting customer expectations Satisfying budget and time constraints PM skills are difficult and important to learn. Pine Valley Application Project Deciding on Systems Projects System Service Request (SSR) A standard form for requesting or proposing systems development work within an organization Feasibility study A study that determines whether a requested system makes economic and operational sense for an organization Managing the Information Systems Project Project A planned undertaking of related activities to reach an objective that has a beginning and an end Project management A controlled process of initiating, planning, executing, and closing down a project Managing the Information Systems Project (cont.) Project manager Systems analyst with management and leadership skills responsible for leading project initiation, planning, execution, and closedown Deliverable The end product of an SDLC phase Project Management Activities Phases of Project Management Process Phase 1: Initiation Phase 2: Planning Phase 3: Execution Phase 4: Closedown PM Phase 1: Project Initiation Assess size, scope and complexity, and establish procedures. Establish: Initiation team Relationship with customer Project initiation plan Management procedures Project management environment Project workbook PM Phase 2: Project Planning Define clear, discrete activities and the work needed to complete each activity Tasks Def