Assignment

Constant Consultants (CC) is currently in the process of completing the systems implementation activities for converting the Sand Company's old system to a new one. Because of unexpected delays in performing specific implementation activities, Jerry, the project manager, is concerned about finishing the project on time. The one remaining activity is testing the new computer system and subsequently eliminating the old one. Jerry's assistant, Janice suggests that they can still meet their completion deadline if they use direct conversion rather than parallel conversion.

a) Briefly explain direct conversion.
b) Briefly explain parallel conversion.
c) Assuming that you are the Chief Information Officer of the company, how would you react to Janice's suggestion?