$31\mathrm{.}1)$ Explain how information systems influence the structure and decision$-$making processes of organizations by using system development life cycle $($SDLC$)$ process.

$21\mathrm{.}2)$ In what ways do information systems contribute to the reduction of hierarchical levels within an organization?

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$12\mathrm{.}1)$ What is the primary goal of the system development life cycle $($SDLC$)$ approach?

A$)$ To minimize costs and maximize profits

B$)$ To produce high quality information systems for solving business applications

C$)$ To ensure rapid deployment of systems

D$)$ To eliminate the need for end$-$user involvement

$12\mathrm{.}2)$ Which of the following lifecycle models emphasizes formal specifications and paperwork?

A$)$ Waterfall

B$)$ Spiral

C$)$ Agile

D$)$ Prototype

$12\mathrm{.}3)$ What is the main purpose of evaluating the project information system $($PMIS$)?$

A$)$ To collect more data

B$)$ To validate the system as a tool for meeting project objectives

C$)$ To reduce project costs

D$)$ To enhance user satisfaction

$12\mathrm{.}4)$ Which approach to system development views the system from the perspective of data flowing through different processes and is also known as a process$-$centric method?

A$)$ Structured analysis

B$)$ Object$-$oriented development

C$)$ Prototype method

D$)$ Spiral method

$12\mathrm{.}5)$ Which phase in the project information cycle focuses on storing and organizing information to improve accessibility and protection?

A$.$ Selection of Project Information

B$.$ Evaluation of Project Information

C$.$ Collection of Project Information

D$.$ Organization and Storage of Project Information

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$53.)$ Discuss the different types of decisions $($structured$,$ semi$-$structured, and unstructured$)$ and the decision$-$making process stages. How did information systems support decision$-$making in your case study discussion forum $1($profile of the project$)?$ Give examples to support your answer.

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$4\mathrm{.}1)$ Why is it important to determine the critical path of a project? What happens if activities on this path are delayed? What happens if activities on this path are accelerated? $($Answer these questions in the context of the example from the Case Study discussion forum $2-$ schedule section of your group$$s project plan$).$

$24\mathrm{.}2)$ Based on the case study from discussion forum $2,$ describe how you have used a project control process. If you did not use continual monitoring of the progress, how would this have helped improve the project$$s success?

$64\mathrm{.}3)$ Calculate the ES$,$ EF$,$ LS$,$ and LF times and the slack for each activity in the figure below, and identify the critical path for the project. Can the project be completed in $30$ weeks?

Assume that Activity A actually finished at $5$ weeks and Activity B actually finished at $5$ weeks. Recalculate the expected project completion time. Which activities would you focus on in order to get the project back on schedule?

Table template:

Activity ED ES EF LS LF TS AF

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$35\mathrm{.}1)$ Assume MEM$5119$: project information management course as a project and your group as a project stakeholder who are trying to deliver a project success. Develop a Risk Assessment Matrix including at least two risks and other associated information $($i$.$e$.,$ impact, likelihood of occurrence, responsibility, response plan and etc.$)$ in your developed matrix.

$25\mathrm{.}2)$ Assume MEM$5119$: project information management course as a project and your group as a project stakeholder who are trying to deliver a project success. List at least two relevant change order management items related to the MEM$5119$ successful completion with a brief explanation.