1. As part of your systems analysis project to update the automated accounting functions for Xanadu

Corporation, a maker of digital cameras, you will interview Leo Blum, the chief accountant. Writefour to six interview objectives covering his use of information sources, information formats,decision-making frequency, desired qualities of information, and decision-making style.

a. In a paragraph, write down how you will approach Leo to set up an interview.

b. State which structure you will choose for this interview. Why?

c. Leo has four subordinates who also use the system. Would you interview them also? Why or whynot?

d. Would you also try to interview customers (visitors to the Web site)? Are there better ways to getthe opinions of customers? Why or why not?

2. ?I see that you have quite a few papers there. What all do you have in there?? asks Betty Kant, headof the MIS task force that is the liaison group between your systems group and Sawder?s FurnitureCompany. You are shuffling a large bundle of papers as you prepare to leave the building.

?Well, I?ve got some financial statements, production reports from the last six months, and some performance reports that Sharon gave me that cover goals and work performance over the last six months,? you reply as some of the papers fall to the floor. ?Why do you ask??Betty takes the papers from you and puts them on the nearest desk. She answers, ?Because youdon?t need all this junk. You?re here to do one thing, and that?s talk to us, the users. Bet you can?tread one thing in there that?ll make a difference.?

a. The only way to convince Betty of the importance of each document is to tell her what you are looking for in each one. Use a paragraph to explain what each kind of document contributes to the systems analyst?s understanding of the business.

b. While you are speaking with Betty, you realize you actually need other quantitative documents as well. List any you are missing.

Information Requirement Analysis Course Assignment No. Mode Group Size Submission Date Total Marks Submission Mode Note: System Analysis & Design 2 Group Assignment 2-3 Students 5th April 2016 10 Soft copy to be uploaded on Moodle before the start of the class. Plagiarism will not be accepted. In case you have consulted reading material from any book, paper or website. Kindly refer it in your assignment. 1. As part of your systems analysis project to update the automated accounting functions for Xanadu Corporation, a maker of digital cameras, you will interview Leo Blum, the chief accountant. Write four to six interview objectives covering his use of information sources, information formats, decision-making frequency, desired qualities of information, and decision-making style. a. In a paragraph, write down how you will approach Leo to set up an interview. b. State which structure you will choose for this interview. Why? c. Leo has four subordinates who also use the system. Would you interview them also? Why or why not? d. Would you also try to interview customers (visitors to the Web site)? Are there better ways to get the opinions of customers? Why or why not? 2. \"I see that you have quite a few papers there. What all do you have in there?\" asks Betty Kant, head of the MIS task force that is the liaison group between your systems group and Sawder's Furniture Company. You are shuffling a large bundle of papers as you prepare to leave the building. \"Well, I've got some financial statements, production reports from the last six months, and some performance reports that Sharon gave me that cover goals and work performance over the last six months,\" you reply as some of the papers fall to the floor. \"Why do you ask?\" Betty takes the papers from you and puts them on the nearest desk. She answers, \"Because you don't need all this junk. You're here to do one thing, and that's talk to us, the users. Bet you can't read one thing in there that'll make a difference.\" a. The only way to convince Betty of the importance of each document is to tell her what you are looking for in each one. Use a paragraph to explain what each kind of document contributes to the systems analyst's understanding of the business. b. While you are speaking with Betty, you realize you actually need other quantitative documents as well. List any you are missing