Design of Software Systems - Business
Business case - correct answer-a justification for a proposed project or undertaking on the
basis of its expected commercial benefit.
When is a business case useful ? - correct answer-Production of a new product
Changes to the internal workings of a company
Hiring of new individuals or teams
Acquisition of equipment or real estate
Business case features - correct answer-Adaptable
Consistent
Business oriented
Comprehensive
Understandable
Measurable
Transparent
Accountable
Business case should be - correct answer-Adaptable-fit size and risk of proposal
Consistent-same basic business issues are addressed by every project
Business oriented-Concerned with the business capabilities and impact, instead technical
focus
Comprehensive-Includes all factors relevant to a complete evaluation
Understandable-The contents are clearly relevant, logical and, although demanding, are
simple to complete and evaluate
Measurable-All key aspects can be quantified so their achievement can be tracked and
measured
Transparent-Key elements can be justified directly
Accountable-Accountability and commitments for the delivery of benefits and management
of costs are clear
Whats the benefit of cost-benefit analysis - correct answer-It determines if the benefits of a
decision or if investment outweigh its cost
Aspects of cost analysis - correct answer-Defining goals and objectives
Listing stakeholders
Measuring all cost and benefit elements
Predicting the outcome of costs and benefits over time
Business case - correct answer-a justification for a proposed project or undertaking on the
basis of its expected commercial benefit.
When is a business case useful ? - correct answer-Production of a new product
Changes to the internal workings of a company
Hiring of new individuals or teams
Acquisition of equipment or real estate
Business case features - correct answer-Adaptable
Consistent
Business oriented
Comprehensive
Understandable
Measurable
Transparent
Accountable
Business case should be - correct answer-Adaptable-fit size and risk of proposal
Consistent-same basic business issues are addressed by every project
Business oriented-Concerned with the business capabilities and impact, instead technical
focus
Comprehensive-Includes all factors relevant to a complete evaluation
Understandable-The contents are clearly relevant, logical and, although demanding, are
simple to complete and evaluate
Measurable-All key aspects can be quantified so their achievement can be tracked and
measured
Transparent-Key elements can be justified directly
Accountable-Accountability and commitments for the delivery of benefits and management
of costs are clear
Whats the benefit of cost-benefit analysis - correct answer-It determines if the benefits of a
decision or if investment outweigh its cost
Aspects of cost analysis - correct answer-Defining goals and objectives
Listing stakeholders
Measuring all cost and benefit elements
Predicting the outcome of costs and benefits over time
