Andries de Beer

54489148
INY401I
Assignment 2: 874434

1.
1.1.
 User Acceptance
 Integration with legacy systems and the supply chain
 Upgrading functionality and complexity of ERP modules
 Reorganizing work life of users and decision makers
 Expand reach across several organizations

1.2. ERP systems can affect the employee work design, the skills required to
become competent in one’s job and the strategic position of the company.

1.3

2.
2.1.
 Standardise Inputs/Outputs
 More reliable information
 More informed decision making
 More consistent information gathering.
2.2. I will make a phone call to Leo where I’ll ask him a convenient time and
place at which we can meet. The general objectives and expected outcome
of the interview will be clearly stated. I will phone again a day before
interview to confirm.
2.3. I will choose the Diamond Shaped Structure.
 It is a combination of the funnel and pyramid structure.
 The interview starts with specific questions, moves onto general and
ends with specific questions.
 A conclusion is obtained in the final step.
2.4. Yes. When developing a new system all users play an important role. It will
allow the analyst to understand the complete requirements of the new
system.
2.5. I will ask them to fill in an online questionnaire.
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2.6. What type of information is required?

How can the quality of the received information be improved?
What problems are you currently facing with your existing system?
2.7. The answers given by the user could lead to additional probing questions
and the user also becomes more dynamic.
3.
3.1. Coding, testing, listening and designing.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
4.
4.1. Data flow diagrams graphically characterize data processes and flows in a
business system. The depict the broadest possible overview of system
inputs, processes, and outputs.
Four symbols are used to chart data movement on data flow diagrams:
double square, arrow, rectangle with rounded corners, and an open-ended
rectangle. The meaning of the symbols is the following:
Double square: depicts an external entity that can send data to or receive
data from the system.
Arrow: Shows the movement of data for one point to another.
Rectangle with rounded corners shows the occurrence of a transforming
process.
Open – ended rectangle: represents a data store.
4.2. Yes. We would like users to interact and give feedback and this would not
be possible if they are confused by it.
4.3. Data flow diagrams show the inputs and outputs of a system showing users
how they will work with the system. Use case diagrams show the activities
as well as the users interacting with the activity. The use case does not
show the system inputs and outputs and has less detail than the data flow
diagram.
5.
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5.1.
I. Express all logic in terms of one of these four types: sequential
structures, decision structures, case structures, or iterations.
II. Use and capitalize accepted keywords such as IF, THEN, ELSE, DO,
DO WHILE, DO UNTIL, and PERFORM.
III. Indent blocks of statements to show their hierarchy.
IV. When words or phrases have been defined in a data dictionary,
underline those words or phrases to signify that they have a
Uspecialized, reserved meaning.
V. Be careful when using “and” and “or” and avoid confusion when
distinguishing between “greater than” and “greater than or equal to”
and like relationships.
5.2.
i. Use case diagram
ii. Use case scenario
iii. Activity Diagram
iv. Sequence diagram
v. Class diagram
vi. Statechart diagram
5.3.
I. Keep the display simple.
II. Keep the presentation consistent.
III. Facilitate user movement among displayed output.
IV. Create an attractive and pleasing display.
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54489148
INY401I
Assignment 2: 874434