Question:
Projects selected by senior management are likely to have strategic and organizational focus. Conversely, projects approved by steering committees are cross-functional in nature.
Projects identified by individual or business units are more tactical and have narrow focus. As a characteristic to project identification is the integration of a new software or hardware consistent with the company infrastructure.
Other factors such as risk, cost, duration, and complexity are influence the identification and selection of projects. Project identification and selection consists of three steps.
- Identifying potential projects
- Classifying and ranking IT projects
- Selecting IT development projects
The criteria used to classify and rank a project vary widely with the organization. A typical evaluation is the "value chain analysis" to determine where value is added within primary or support activities, and the cost associated with its implementation.
Project selection is a process that considers both long and short-term projects to achieve business objectives. Various factors can affect the selection if existing systems or business conditions play a role in the decision. Also, the outcomes of a decision can approve or reject the project. Acceptance usually means that a project will be funded and a methodology and project team will be selection. Rejection means that the project will no longer be considered for development.
Required Reading
Hoffer, J., George, J., & Valacich, J. (2008). Modern Systems Analysis and Design. 5th ed. (PPT File) Chapter 4: Selecting Projects.
Hoffer, J., George, J., & Valacich, J. (2008). Modern Systems Analysis and Design. 5th ed. (PPT File) Chapter 9 Acquiring Systems.
Torok, J. (2010, February 26). 1-2-3 Model for success Six Sigma project selection. Six Sigma. Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/project-selection-tracking/1-2-3-model-successful-six-sigma-project-selection/
Bertels, T. (2010, February 26). 10 Criteria to use for evaluating Six Sigma projects. Six Sigma. Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/project-selection-tracking/10-criteria-use-evaluating-six-sigma-projects/
Williams, K. (2010, February 26). Project selection in a critical software environment. Six Sigma. Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/project-selection-tracking/project-selection-critical-software-environment/
Breyfoggie, F. (2012, July 23). Business selection that benefits the entire business. Six Sigma. Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/project-selection-tracking/project-selection-that-benefits-the-entire-business/
Gack, G. (2010, February 26). Project selection: Don't pan for goal in your bathtub. Six Sigma. Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/project-selection-tracking/project-selection-dont-pan-gold-your-hot-tub/
Tripp, R. (2010, February 26). Process improvement and technology: The virtuous cycle. Six Sigma. Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/operations/human-resources/process-improvement-and-technology-virtuous-cycle/
Dennis, A., Wixom, B., & Tegarden, D. (2005). Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design. [PPT file]. Retrieved from
http://www.cs.fsu.edu/~baker/swe2/restricted/notes/dennis/ch02.ppt
Valacich, J., George, J, & Hoffer, J. (2012). Modern Systems Analysis and Design. Chapter Flashcard sets. Chapter 2. [Audio file]. Retrieved from
http://quizlet.com/15166289/systems-analysis-and-design-chapter-2-flash-cards/
Recommended Reading
Six Sigma. (2012). Project selection options. Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/project-selection-tracking/project-selection-options/
Bender RBT Inc. (2003). Systems development lifecycle objectives and requirements. Retrieved from
http://www.benderrbt.com/Bender-SDLC.pdf
Case Assignment
Briefly discuss the three primary activities associated with project identification and selection. Identify four projects selection methods. For each method, briefly identify its focus. Write this assignment in 4-5 pages.
References and proper citing per apa format a must
Required Reading
Hoffer, J., George, J., &Valacich, J. (2008). Modern Systems Analysis and Design. 5th ed. (PPT File) Chapter 4: Selecting Projects.
Hoffer, J., George, J., &Valacich, J. (2008). Modern Systems Analysis and Design. 5th ed. (PPT File) Chapter 9 Acquiring Systems.
Torok, J. (2010, February 26). 1-2-3 Model for success Six Sigma project selection.
Six Sigma.Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/project-selection-tracking/1-2-3-model-successful-six-sigma-project-selection/
Bertels, T. (2010, February 26). 10 Criteria to use for evaluating Six Sigma projects. Six Sigma.
Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/project-selection-tracking/10-criteria-use-evaluating-six-sigma-projects/
Williams, K. (2010, February 26). Project selection in a critical software environment. Six Sigma.Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/project-selection-tracking/project-selection-critical-software-environment/
Breyfoggie, F. (2012, July 23). Business selection that benefits the entire business.
Six Sigma.Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/project-selection-tracking/project-selection-that-benefits-the-entire-business/
Gack, G. (2010, February 26). Project selection: Don't pan for goal in your bathtub. Six Sigma.Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/project-selection-tracking/project-selection-dont-pan-gold-your-hot-tub/
Tripp, R. (2010, February 26). Process improvement and technology:
The virtuous cycle. Six Sigma.Retrieved from
http://www.isixsigma.com/operations/human-resources/process-improvement-and-technology-virtuous-cycle/
Dennis, A., Wixom, B., &Tegarden, D. (2005). Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design. [PPT file]. Retrieved from
http://www.cs.fsu.edu/~baker/swe2/restricted/notes/dennis/ch02.ppt
Valacich, J., George, J, & Hoffer, J. (2012). Modern Systems Analysis and Design. Chapter Flashcard sets. Chapter 2. [Audio file].
Retrieved from http://quizlet.com/15166289/systems-analysis-and-design-chapter-2-flash-cards/