MIS 374 Exercise 8 This is an example of an excellent Risk Evaluation for Latinitas after a couple meetings with Angie

e to complete their requirements. The team has already decided to look for open source software. Name: Sample Answer

Risk Evaluation for the Latinitas Open Source Project Rating Factors affecting project risk Comments *
1. Characteristics of the organization a. Has stable, well-defined objectives? b. Is guided by a strategic plan for information resources (SPIR)? c. Proposed system fits plan and addresses organizational objectives? 2. Characteristics of the information system a. Model available/clear requirements? b. Automates routine, structured procedures? c. Affects only one business area? (No cross-functional or interorganizational links?) d. Can be completed in less than three months? e. Uses stable, proven technology? f. Installation at only one site? 3. Characteristics of the developers a. Are experienced in chosen development methodology? b. Are skilled at determining functional requirements? c. Are familiar with technology and information architecture? 4. Characteristics of the key client: Angie a. Have business-area experience? b. Have development experience? c. Are committed to the project? 5. Characteristics of the volunteer &

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Clear Objectives and Mission Statement to help Latinitas Does not have a SPIRonly requested a donor database Goal of system to increase efficiency of operations Current model is unclear and inconsistent No Structured Procedures Angie is still figuring out organization basic procedures Affects Volunteers, Board, and donors Probably, if reliable open source software can be found Using open source software new to team and host is unknown Web Based Team has course work but no experience w/ SDLC Team has course work but no experience w/ real clients Not w the open source software nor with a commercial hosting site (must find & set up) Angie has been working with Latinitas for a while Angie has development experience in her full time job Angie is very committed Most volunteers and interns

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The reading for risk evaluation is linked to Day 8 on the Schedule web page. Example links are in the Chapter 4Inception Phase row on the Forms & Examples page and in the Project Charter section 2 on the Client Project page.(Note: we left this on this Sample Answer. Be sure to eliminate notes like this for your Group Project 2 report and Project Charter.)

intern users: a. Have business-area experience? b. Are committed to the project? Total Points * + 1 = yes; 0= maybe; -1 = no

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have some experience working for Latinitas We believe volunteers and interns are committed

The reading for risk evaluation is linked to Day 8 on the Schedule web page. Example links are in the Chapter 4Inception Phase row on the Forms & Examples page and in the Project Charter section 2 on the Client Project page.(Note: we left this on this Sample Answer. Be sure to eliminate notes like this for your Group Project 2 report and Project Charter.)