In the Context of the Planning Phase of the Systems

question 40

Essay

In the context of the planning phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), discuss the questions that an analyst or team of analysts must answer to assess the current and future needs of an organization or a specific group of users.

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Definitions:

Thirty Years' War

A devastating conflict in Central Europe between 1618 and 1648, involving many of the great European powers, that was primarily fought over religious and territorial disputes.

Soldiers

Individuals who serve in an army and are specifically trained and equipped to fight on behalf of a state or country in military engagements.

Treaty of Westphalia

The Treaty of Westphalia, signed in 1648, ended the Thirty Years' War in Europe, marking the beginning of the modern state system by recognizing the sovereignty of nations.

Royal Authority

The power and right of a monarch to rule a kingdom or empire, typically involving the exercise of sovereignty, law-making, and governance.