9-1 Discussion: System Implementation Considerations

Complete tasks 1–4 for the below mini-case and post your results. Your audience is a systems analyst.

“Victorian CreationsVictorian Creations specializes in the reproduction of furniture from the Victorian era. Recently thecompany updated its payroll software as an in-house development project. Users and IT staffmembers have completed comprehensive training sessions. The system has been operational forabout six weeks, and no major problems have occurred. You are responsible for the post implementation evaluation.”

Tasks

1. What are some techniques you might use to obtain an accurate evaluation?

2. What are some specific questions you would include in a questionnaire? Who should receive thequestionnaire?

3. Are there general guidelines that apply to the timing of a post-implementation evaluation? Whatare they?

4. Is this the best time to schedule a post-implementation evaluation? Why or why not? Are thereother options? What are they?

In responding to two of your peers, review the posted results for one of the three mini-cases you did not select. Provide constructive feedback as you would when performing a peer review on a project. Your audience is a systems analyst.

To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric document.