Systems

These sections overlap somewhat with use-cases, which models the interaction between user(s) and systems. The main topics here are:

General Systems Theory

• Discover the history and aims of General Systems Theory

• Define Information Systems and the different types of information systems prevalent in Organisations

• Analyse in detail the history of Information Systems development for a period of time e.g. 1970 to present

Organisational Structures

• Explore the different types of Organisational Structure e.g. Hierarchical, Flat, Matrix, Networked

• Examine what type of organizational structure tends to be most willing to embrace technological change and sophistication and why.

Management and technology

including risks and common pitfalls, involved in the design and construction of software systems

• Examine the importance of having business case for starting the project

• Examine the importance of tool for analysing viability and feasibility of construction of a software system. e.g. Cost-Benefit analysis , Contingency plan.

• Outline the importance of setting project goals e.g., Time, Budget

• Examine the importance estimating resources needed

• Discover the impact of poorly defined system requirements

• Poor communication among customers, developers, and users