BSA 375 Week 4

Individual Assignment: Service Request SR-rm-004, Part 3

Complete Section 3 of 3 for the final paper. This weeks assignment incorporates the transition from design to implementation. You may consider revising Sections 1 and 2 based upon faculty feedback.

Prepare a 4-6 page paper that accomplishes the following:

Describe the implementation stage for this project.

Include a discussion on the six major activities for the implementation stage as described within the text:

Coding

Testing

Installation

Documentation

Training

Support

The discussion on these six activities must describe how each activity would be specifically planned for the individual project situation.

Discuss the benefits of using defined and repeatable processes for accomplishing these activities for the implementation stage.

Cite and discuss 3 to 4 references, in addition to the required readings, that are relevant to the assignment. Include citations and references using the University of Phoenix approved style guide format.

Compile Sections 1 through 3 into one final paper and submit.

Discussion Questions

Is testing a distinct phase of the project, or does it come into play during other phases? Please explain. How can tools help the quality and effectiveness of testing?

Based on Walsh's (2007) article, explain why end user satisfaction should be used in addition to ROI when measuring new systems.

Based on Davidson and Kumagais (2008) article, list three advantages and risks associated with open source software.