Week 7 Questions: This week we're talking about Managing Software Development Projects. Actually, it is not just about software, but also about hardware. It is not just about developing systems, but the process of implementing them. Sometimes you may not develop a system but need to evaluate and purchase packaged software, or IT services for use in your business. So as a manager, this involves the whole prospect of Business Process improvement or even Reengineering -- everything that is involved in the process of bringing in a new System. Many of these questions will ask you to draw on your personal (life) experience. Such personal experiences are more than welcome, but if you haven't any, then please feel free to consult other sources such as the internet. Case Study First, review the "triple constraints" of IT Project Management as covered in this week's reading "What is Project Management?" Note that there are more than 3 constraints discussed in the article. The illustration above from the article shows the author's interpretation of the "triple constraints." Which of the triple constraints do you think is the most important for CIC's IT implementation? Explain briefly why you selected that constraint. Discuss how you would ensure that this aspect was well addressed to maximize CIC's chance for success with its IT implementation. Systems Management