when Robert called for an emergency meeting. EMERGENCY MEETING In the meeting, Robert was not very excited to hear issues or complaints from Luke, who was the systems analyst. Robert knew that Luke...

when Robert called for an emergency meeting.
EMERGENCY MEETING
In the meeting, Robert was not very excited to hear issues or complaints from Luke,
who was the systems analyst. Robert knew that Luke was very experienced but
stubborn and liked to make last - minute changes. The role of the systems analyst
was to design how to implement the Oracle system, and the developer (Jason) and
the solutions engineer (Jasmine), should agree to the plan before the next FWT.
Robert: So, what is going on? Could someone explain to me what is happening?
Jasmine: We could not agree on how to handle flat file bit conversion. I am not
sure if you ’ re familiar with the flat file.
Robert: No, please explain.
Jasmine: Okay, it is easier if I draw. (See Figure 3.2.)
Jasmine: The new system must be able to receive the 16 - bit from the existing
system to ensure that input feeds are not misconfigured. So, the new system must
be programmed to handle it. The small box within the Implementation box is the conversion
process that is going to be integrated into the introduction of the new database. This
conversion block is Luke ’s plan and the point of conflict.
Jason and I are opposed to it, as it is beyond the scope and not part of the project plan.
Existing New Implementation Existing Conversion
Luke: Robert, what I am suggesting is that this conversion process will satisfy the need to
implement the project and it will not take long to develop. I do not see any reason to do the
more complex work of programming the new DB to 16 - bit capability. Why break a wall
when you can walk around it?
Robert: Luke, I realize the complexity of programming the 16 - bit DB capability but your
solution is suggesting a scope change. Again, we cannot spend more time going back and
forth; once the plan is set, we should abide to it. Therefore,
scratch the conversion plan. Stick to the original script. Any questions?

1.1 Elaborate on whether using a waterfall strategy is appropriate to the project by examining
the pros and cons of the waterfall methodology in relation to the project described in the
article. (25)
1.2 Identify and elaborate on the problems experienced with the project described in the
article. (15)