Management Decision Problems:

Columbiana is a small, independent island in the Caribbean that has many historical buildings, forts, and other sites, along with rain forests and striking mountains. A few first- class hotels and several dozen less-expensive accommodations can be found along its beautiful white sand beaches. The major airlines have regular flights to Columbiana, as do several small airlines. Columbianas government wants to increase tourism and develop new markets for the countrys tropical agricultural products.

1. Which system development methodologies would you use to develop this website? State your reasons and explain the selected methodologies.

Management Decision Problems

Suppose you are the IT director at Just-in-Time Airfreight, and you have received authorization to hire another systems analyst. This will be an entry-level position, and the person will assist senior systems analysts on various projects involving the reservations and the human resources systems. Using the information in this chapter, draft an ad that would appear in The Wall Street Journal, local newspapers, and online. You can get some ideas by visiting LinkIn.com or a similar website. In your ad, be sure to list desired skills, experience, and educational requirements.