A project team has estimated the costs associated with the development and maintenance of a new system. One approach requires a more complete design and will result in a slightly higher design and implementation cost but a lower maintenance cost over the life of the system. The second approach cuts the design effort, saving some dollars but with a likely increase in maintenance cost.
a. Enter the following data in the spreadsheet. Print the result.

b. Create a stacked bar graph that shows the total cost, including the design, implementation, and maintenance costs. Be sure that the chart has a title and that the costs are labeled on the chart.
c. Use your word processing software to write a paragraph that recommends an approach to take and why.

The Benefits of Good Design Good Design Poor Design Design costs Implementation cost Annual maintenance cost $10,000 $35,000 $42,000 $32,000 $40,000