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    The document discusses alternative approaches to traditional systems development, including prototyping, end-user development, and using application software packages or outsourcing. Prototyping involves rapidly building experimental systems for users to evaluate and provide feedback in an iterative process. End-user development allows non-technical users to create reports and applications with minimal assistance using fourth-generation languages. Application packages are prewritten software that can be customized for an organization, while outsourcing involves contracting external vendors to handle operations or development.

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    The document discusses alternative approaches to traditional systems development, including prototyping, end-user development, and using application software packages or outsourcing. Prototyping involves rapidly building experimental systems for users to evaluate and provide feedback in an iterative process. End-user development allows non-technical users to create reports and applications with minimal assistance using fourth-generation languages. Application packages are prewritten software that can be customized for an organization, while outsourcing involves contracting external vendors to handle operations or development.

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    The document discusses alternative approaches to traditional systems development, including prototyping, end-user development, and using application software packages or outsourcing. Prototyping involves rapidly building experimental systems for users to evaluate and provide feedback in an iterative process. End-user development allows non-technical users to create reports and applications with minimal assistance using fourth-generation languages. Application packages are prewritten software that can be customized for an organization, while outsourcing involves contracting external vendors to handle operations or development.

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    Alternative Systems Development Approaches

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    Sujith M Nair
    The document discusses alternative approaches to traditional systems development, including prototyping, end-user development, and using application software packages or outsourcing. Prototyping involves rapidly building experimental systems for users to evaluate and provide feedback in an iterative process. End-user development allows non-technical users to create reports and applications with minimal assistance using fourth-generation languages. Application packages are prewritten software that can be customized for an organization, while outsourcing involves contracting external vendors to handle operations or development.

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    ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS-DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES

    Traditional Systems Life Cycle


    A phased approach, dividing development into formal stages a formal division of labour between end users and information systems specialists Emphasizes formal specifications and paperwork Used for developing large, complex systems that require tight controls

    10.1

    ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS-DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES

    Prototyping
    Developing an experimental system rapidly and inexpensively for end users to evaluate Used as a template to develop final system An iterative process of trial-and-revision Useful when there is some uncertainty about requirements or design solutions Encourages end-user involvement and is more likely to fulfill end-user requirements Systems may not accommodate large quantities of data or numbers of users
    10.2

    ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS-DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES

    The Prototyping Process

    10.3

    ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS-DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES

    End-User Development
    The development of information systems by end users with little or no formal assistance from technical specialists Enabled by the use of fourth-generation languages
    Software tools that allow end users to create reports or develop software applications with minimal or no technical assistance Allow rapid development but testing and documentation may be inadequate
    10.4

    ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS-DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES

    Application Software Packages and Outsourcing

    Application Packages:
    Prewritten, predesigned and pretested software programs Commercially available for sale or lease May include customization features allowing the software to be modified for an organizations unique requirements
    10.5

    ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS-DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES

    Application Software Packages and Outsourcing Application Packages (continued):


    Package evaluation criteria: Functions, flexibility, user friendliness, hardware and software resources, database requirements, installation and maintenance efforts, documentation, vendor quality, cost Request For Proposal (RFP): A detailed list of questions submitted to vendors of software or other services to determine how well the vendors product will meet the organizations specific requirements
    10.6

    ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS-DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES

    The Effects on Total Implementation Costs of Customizing a Software Package

    10.7

    ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS-DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES

    Application Software Packages and Outsourcing

    Outsourcing:
    Contracting computer centre operations, telecommunications networks, or applications development to external vendors Benefits from economies of scale and complementary core competencies Disadvantages may be hidden costs, loss of control
    10.8

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