Purpose of phase is to:

1. Study existing system & analyse findings.
2. Will the benefit of solving the problem exceed costs of building system?

Tasks:

2.1 Understand the problem domain

2.2 Analyse problems & opportunities

2.3 Analyse business processes

2.4 Establish system improvement objectives

2.5 Update or refine the Project Plan

2.6 Communicate findings & recommendations

Feasibility Checkpoint: Go or NO-GO?

Participants:

• System Owners
• Project Managers
• System Analysts
• System Users

Deliverables:

• A Set of System Improvement Objectives (grading criteria)

DO NOT define I/Ps, O/Ps or processes during this phase as further understanding of business problems is required.

Reference: SAD pg 82, 175