Homework: Project Selection and Planning
SDLC Presentation, Pine Valley Furniture's board of directors wants to continue consideration of a new WebStore for the company. They have asked you to assist them in selecting and initiating which project to do. They are considering a WebStore for 1 of their following 3 target markets:
1. Corporate furniture
2. Home office furniture
3. Student furniture
Choose 1 of the following formats for this homework:
1. Presentation (10 to 16 slides)
2. Executive summary (3 to 4 pages)
Address the following components in your presentation or executive summary :
1. Explain 4 methods for identifying and selecting IS projects.
2. Compare the characteristics of each method, and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each method.
3. Identify valuation criteria when classifying and ranking the 3-target market projects.
4. Rank the 3-target market projects.
5. Summarize the project initiation and planning process, and identify the next steps for Pine Valley Furniture's board of directors.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.