Before you begin this assignment, be sure you: 1. Read the UMUC Haircuts Case S

Before you begin this assignment, be sure you: 1. Read the UMUC Haircuts Case S

Apr 10, 2020 | Before you begin this assignment, be sure you: 1. Read the UMUC Haircuts Case S

Before you begin this assignment, be sure you: 1. Read the UMUC Haircuts Case S

Before you begin this assignment, be sure you:
1.
Read the UMUC
Haircuts Case Study Stage 1 & 2 & review Walmart Example.
2.
Review Instructor
feedback from previous submissions.
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this assignment gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge of the areas to be considered in selecting, planning and implementing a technology solution. this assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes to enable you to:
analyze internal and external business processes to identify information systems requirements
identify and plan it solutions that meet business objectives

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Overview of IT Requirements for a System to
Improve the Process at UMUC Haircuts
For your Case Study
Stage 1 assignment, you performed a Five Forces Analysis and justified Myra’s
chosen strategy for competitive advantage andthe business process that she
would like to improve through the application of technology.
For your Stage 2 assignment, you identified the inputs, processing and outputs of Myra’s selected business process. Those inputs,
processing and outputs form the functional (business) requirements for an IT
system to improve the process.
In Stage 3, you will define the IT requirements by evaluating their
applicability and importance in a new system to be implemented to improve the identified
business process for UMUC Haircuts. The requirements
that are identified as relevant to the business process will form the IT
(technical) requirements for a system. In evaluating and selecting an IT system,
both the functional (business) requirements and the IT requirements need to be
considered. The areas that need to beconsidered in developing the IT
requirements are listed below in the Table of IT Requirements. Depending on the specific process being
improved and the data it uses, the areas listed will vary in both relevance and
importance. For example, in a system to
handle applications for Social Security, security and privacy are extremely
important; but for a system to list what movies are being shown, privacy is not
applicable at all. Your analysis must relate to the process Myra seeks to
improve.
When
both the functional (business) and technical (IT) requirements are identified,
the system requirements are complete enough that you can then begin looking for
a specific solution to meet the needs of UMUC Haircuts. Researching and finding an appropriate system
to improve the process at UMUC Haircuts will be done in Stage 4.
Analysis of IT Requirements:

IT Requirement: The areas to be considered are listed in the
table. Be sure to research each term to
ensure understanding as to whether and how it would apply to the UMUC Haircuts
process being improved and the data it uses.
A table of sources of the definitions is provided below to assist
you. Be sure you use a definition that
applies to IT and this assignment, and not a generic definition of the term.

Rankings: High/Medium/Low Importance or Relevance or Not Applicable (N/A): You will rank each requirement as to how important
or relevant it is to the process being improved and the data it uses. Each will be ranked as High, Medium or Low,
or Not Applicable to the process and its data.

Explanation of Ranking: Using the definition of the term you
researched and the ranking you selected, provide an explanation and tell how
this requirement applies to the UMUC Haircuts process and the data it uses, or
why it does not apply. All requirements must
be ranked and a thorough explanation that demonstrates understanding of the
topic must be provided. Please note that
even N/A items require an explanation.
A minimum of three good sentences should be used for each
explanation.
The
responses that you enter into the table for each requirement must be aligned to
the specific business process to be improved and the data it uses, and
appropriate to the UMUC Haircuts business. Be sure toconsider the type of data
(inputs and outputs from Stage 2) that the system will handle as you
determine the applicability and importance of each consideration. If a requirement is not relevant to the
process, mark it “N/A.” Remember
to provide a thorough explanation for every item under consideration, including
those marked N/A.
Do not
try to create a reason if there is none, but carefully analyze each requirement
and determine whether it applies and how.
Explanations must provide enough information to convey the reasoning behind
the ranking and to demonstrate that you understand the consideration. DO NOT
copy definitions into the table; use your own words to explain the
term.

Example: If the process to
be improved is the method for customers to use to pay for their haircuts or
salon visits, then for the requirement of Usability, the following might be
entered. Note the thorough explanation
of the ranking that demonstrates an understanding of usability.

Requirement

High/Medium/Low
Importance or Relevance or Not Applicable (N/A)

Explanation
for Ranking

Usability

Medium

Since
the customers will use a system to make their payments, it must be easy to
understand and easy to use. It would be inappropriate to require any
training for customers. If it is too complicated, customers will not
use it. In addition, front desk staff should be able to easily learn the
system without extensive training. That is an entry level job with
frequent turnover.so having a system that is intuitive and easy to navigate
is critical. It is ranked Medium because it is important for any customer
who chooses to use the system to be able to do so quickly, easily and
intuitively. However, it is not High since there are other methods of
paying.

Course Resources (for Weeks 1-5)
Where to find the definitions of IT Requirements

Usability

The 7 Software -ilities You Need to Know (Week3)

Maintainability