Thissection contains $1$mini$-$cases.Each case describes a situation,explains yourrole, and requires you to apply

what you learned in the chapter.

Colonial Movers

You are the IT manager at a regional moving company that recently merged with a major competitor.

The company president asked you to prepare requirements for a new information system to supportthe

combined company.

Tasks

$1.$ Shouldemployeesbe involvedindevelopingthe newsystem? If so$,$what shouldbe theirrole?

$2.$ What types of system requirements will you focus on$?$ Explain each one in detail.

$3.$ Youdecide to conduct a series of JAD sessions. Prepare a memo to participants, and include a

detailed plan.

$4.$ What fact$-$finding methods could you use to collectinformation from employees at Colonial

Movers? Suggest at least three methods, and explain the pros and cons of each.