Information Systems Life Cycle

Background:

Small information systems may be developed by an individual. Larger systems are developed by a team of people

A supermarket is a good example of the different systems in use.

Overview of the Information Systems Life Cyle Analysis Design and Implementation Feasibility study (TELOS) Technical Economic Legal Operational Schedule Prototyping Review

Resources:

• Overview - presentation (created by Ritchie King, from Teach-ICT)
• Overview - check out this web site
• Detailed breakdown of each section - check out this link for more information

Case studies:

• What happens when it all goes wrong?
  • Case studies from different apects of life
    • Training the user in the shoe shop
    • Management of change on the battle field
    • Quality control at the North Pole
      • and more

Flow of Information

Information is passed between different departments within the organisation and with other external organistations:

	Kitchens By Design Ltd Read this case study Complete this worksheet
	Events-for-You Case study Exercises: Draw a diagram to show the flow of information between: Events-for-You, the customer and the supplier. Methods of communication Organisational structure

Exercise:

• Do the exercise and questions at the end of Chapter 38 of the textbook.