Topic 10 Analysis of Factors Influencing a Business Problem

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Topic 10:
Analysis of Factors Influencing a Business
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Scope and Coverage

This topic will cover:
Economic, social, political and technical aspects of
a business systems problem
An evaluation of these aspects in the context of
potential solutions

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Learning Outcomes - 1
By the end of this topic students will be able to:
Analyse the economic aspects of a business systems
problem
Evaluate and discuss the economic aspects of a
business systems problem in the context of potential
solutions
Analyse the social aspects of a business systems
problem
Evaluate and discuss the social aspects of a business
systems problem in the context of potential solutions

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Learning Outcomes - 2
By the end of this topic students will be able to:
Analyse the political aspects of a business systems
problem
Evaluate and discuss the political aspects of a business
systems problem in the context of potential solutions
Analyse the technical aspects of a business systems
problem
Evaluate and discuss the technical aspects of a
business systems problem in the context of potential
solutions

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Terminology
Terminology will be explained in the lecture,
seminar and tutorial and you should take notes.
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Factors Influencing a Business Problem

As discussed in Topic 9, political, economic, social,
technological, legal and environmental factors can
affect an organisation.
These factors can be local, regional, global or a
combination of local, regional and global.
An organisation can have any of the following
geographic strategies:
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local strategy
regional strategy
global strategy
local, regional and global strategy

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Economic Aspects of a Business

Systems Problem
Economic aspects can influence and affect an
organisation and can be local, regional, global or a
combination of local, regional and global.
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An analyst
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th constraints
t i t and
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limitations that these factors can imposed on an
organisation.
There are many examples of such issues (see next
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Economic Factors

Local economy situation

Local economy trends
Global economies and trends
Taxation issues
Seasonal trends
Specific industry factors
Interest and exchange rates
International trade/monetary issues
Recession
Environmental factors, e.g. the weather

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Organisations that May be affected

by Economic Factors
All organisations can be affected by such factors:
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International
National
Medium
Small

Consider well-known companies that have recently

been affected by economic factors

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Potential Solutions to Problems

caused by Economic Factors
A thorough analysis needs to be undertaken to
identify issues.
All issues must be documented.
A requirements specification should be produced
that acknowledges and produces solutions and/or
recommendations wherever possible.
Agreement reached between the analyst and
stakeholders that the solutions and
recommendations are feasible

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Social Aspects of a Business

Systems Problem
Social aspects can also influence and affect
organisations be they local, regional, global or a
combination of each.
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An analyst
l t needs
d tto be
b aware off the
th constraints
t i t and
d
limitations that social aspects can impact on an
organisation.
Examples of social issues are given on the next
slide.

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Social Factors

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Advertising and publicity

Lifestyle
Consumer attitudes and opinions
A brand, company, or technology image
Consumer buying
y g trends
Fashion and role models
Major events
Cultural factors
Ethical factors
Environmental factors

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Organisations that May be affected

by Social Factors
Organisations can be affected by such social issues
whether they are international, national, medium or
small organisations.
Discuss some well-known companies that have
recently been affected by social factors.

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Potential Solutions to Problems

caused by Social Factors
The analysts needs to undertake a thorough
analysis to identify social issues.
These issues need to be documented.
A requirements specification must be produced that
acknowledges problems and recommends
solutions.
The analyst and stakeholders should agree that the
solutions and recommendations are feasible.

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Political Aspects of a Business

Systems Problem
Political aspects can influence and affect an
organisation on a local, regional, global level.
These factors can impose constraints and
limitations on an organisation.
There are a considerable number of examples of
political issues (see next slide).

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Political Factors

Environmental issues
Legal issues
Government regulations
Changes of government
T d regulations
Trade
l ti
Government grants
Pressure groups
International pressure groups
Wars and conflicts

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Organisations that May be affected

by Political Factors
International, international, medium-sized and
small-sized organisations can be affected by
political factors.
Several well-known companies have recently been
affected by political factors consider and discuss
such examples.

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Potential Solutions to Problems

caused by Political Factors
A thorough analysis needs to be undertaken by an
analyst to identify political issues.
These issues need to be documented.
A requirements specification that acknowledges and
produces solutions and/or recommendations should
be produced.
An analyst and stakeholders at the organisation
discuss and agree whether the solutions and
recommendations are feasible.
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Technological Aspects of a Business

Systems Problem
Technological aspects can influence and affect a
local, regional or global organisation.
These factors can impose
p
constraints and
limitations on an organisations development.
There are several examples of these factors (see
next slide).

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Technological Factors

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Rapid development
Non compatibility
Out-of-date skills
Out-of-date technology
T h l
Technology
llaws
Licences
Intellectual property issues
Global communications
Environmental factors

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Organisations that May be affected

by Technological Factors
All organisations, regardless of their size can be
affected by such technological factors.
Consider well-known companies that have recently
been affected by economic factors and discuss.

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Potential Solutions to Problems

caused by Technological Factors
Such factors need to be identified during a thorough
analysis.
These factors must be documented.
A requirements specification should acknowledge
such issues and produce solutions and/or
recommendations.
The analyst and stakeholders should reach an
agreement that the solutions and recommendations
are feasible.

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References
Hoffer, J., George, J. and Valaciah, J. (2010).
Modern Systems Analysis and Design, 6th Edition.
Pearson Education Ltd.
Avison D. and Fitzgerald G. (2002). Information
Systems Development: Methodologies, Techniques
and Tools, 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill Education

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Topic 10 Analysis of Factors Influencing a

Business Problem
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