Question 1
Discuss the groups that you think could bring influence to the system development and
implementation of an AIS in an organization.
Management — support from management is crucial in successful development and
implementation of an AIS. Any actual or perceived lack of support from management may
cause skepticism and a lack of “buy in” from employees.
Accountants — determine the user requirements and communicate to system developers;
members of the project development team; design system controls and monitor and test the
system. Accountants can also help in assessing and tracking costs of projects.
Information systems steering committee — a cross-functional, executive-level team that
champions the project and is responsible for high-level support of the project.
Sets policies that govern AIS systems analysts – study existing systems, design new ones, and
prepare system specifications for computer programmers.
Systems programmers — write computer programs based on specifications and requirements
created by the system analysts.
