This is a draft of the interview/brainstorming protocol to be used with experts SAD (most of them teachers) of undergraduate students.
Interview protocol for content experts/teachers of SAD
Context (Needs assessment)
1) Briefly describe the profile of a System Analysis and Designer
2) What SHOULD a system analysis and designer be able to KNOW after finalizing your course? (Objectives)
3) What SHOULD a system analysis and designer be able to DO after finalizing your course? (Objectives)
4) What types of problems a “junior” (novice) systems analyst might be assigned to solve on his own in a company (first job)?
5) What are the common variables that a SAD will have to deal with in a project?
6) What are some of the most common types of projects that SAD might find in the market?
7) What are common mistakes that a novice SAD will make?
8 ) How would you envision an ideal game/simulation around SAD concepts?
What might be a good combination of levels and information systems for each business area?
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Level of the game |
Business related information systems | SAMPLE CASES | OTHER VARIABLES | REWARD (Based on time, quality of the product and client satisfaction) |
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Junior System Analyst |
ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS |
Inventory system ? |
· Communication with clients and team · Time management · Teamwork |
Promoted to System Analyst I Get a new office Bonus |
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System Analyst & Designer I |
HUMAN RESOURCES | Employee Vacation system ? |
Promoted to System Analyst II Get a new office with window Bonus ++ |
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System Analyst and Designer II |
FINANCE | ? |
Promoted to System Analyst II Get a personal secretary Plate at the organization’s party |
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Senior System Analyst and Designer |
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM/EXPERT SYSTEM) | ? |
Future CIO on the watch- Cover of People Magazine Paid vacation in the Caribbean with spouse/partner. Down payment for an apartment/house. |
