April 2000
PM217 : PROJECT MANAGEMENT

QUESTION 4

Total Marks: 15 Marks

• Question 1
• Question 2
• Question 3
• Question 5
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SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS
for Question 4

(a)What is a system development methodology?[2 marks ]

(b)Many prepackaged methodologies are available.Why might a company choose to develop,in-house,a methodology of their own?[2 marks ]

(c)A good system development methodology should have the following characteristics:
(i)discrete stages
(ii)stage-limited commitment
(iii)in-stage and end-stage reviews
(iv)generic task lists
Describe each of these characteristics in more detail,and explain why it is
important.[8 marks ]

(d)Once a system development methodology has been adopted,how would you ensure that it is used effectively ?[3marks ]