1.
A methodology is a recommended way of doing something.
2.
When the purpose of a committee is to provide operational support, it is called a
"steering committee".
3.
The MIS steering committee will often resolve conflicts concerning priorities for computer use.
4.
The project scope must be defined before the planning phase of a CBIS development project can begin.
5.
A feasibility study is a brief look at major factors that could prohibit a new system from meeting its objectives.
6.
A system study proposal provides a manager with a basis for deciding whether or not to incur analysis expenses.
7.
Systems analysis is the process through which new CBISs are implemented.
8.
A project dictionary must be in paper form for easy access.
9.
Systems design is the determination of the processes and data a new system will require. It may also require a determination of the computer equipment to be used.
10.
A data dictionary is a formal description of a data flow diagram.
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An implementation proposal outlines the costs of systems design.
12.
Implementation is the acquisition and integration of the physical and conceptual resources that produce a working system.
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A request for proposal (RFP) is a specification asking suppliers for a solution to the firm's specified problem.
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A bid specification, provided by the supplier, tells how the specified needs of the firm can be met.
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Education is an important aspect of implementation.