The _____ Step of Systems Development Involves Studying the Existing

question 81

Multiple Choice

The _____ step of systems development involves studying the existing system to uncover its strengths and weaknesses and interviewing those who will use the new system to identify what the system must do to meet their needs and the needs of an organization.

• A) systems investigation
• B) systems analysis
• C) systems design
• D) systems maintenance

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Definitions:

ROE

ROE, or Return on Equity, measures a corporation's profitability by revealing how much profit a company generates with the money shareholders have invested.

Required Return

The minimum expected return an investor demands for an investment, considering its risk level.

Dividend Payout

The portion of a company's earnings that is distributed to shareholders, usually in the form of cash dividends.

Capitalized Earnings Model

A valuation method in which earnings are considered in perpetuity, with a capitalization rate determining the present value of those earnings.