...Inter-rater reliability d. Projection e. Component sorts Feedback The correct answer is: Triangulation Question 3 Complete Marked out of 1 Flag question Question text When individual depth interviews are aided by the use of computer-generated visual and auditory aids, the method is known as _____. Select one: a. computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) b. computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) c. online interviewing d. group interviewing e. computer-aided design (CAD) Feedback The correct answer is: computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) Question 4 Complete Marked out of 1 Flag question Question text Qualitative methods that encourage participants to reveal hidden or suppressed attitudes, ideas, emotions, and motives are called _____ techniques. Select one: a. deceptive b. unstructured c. projective d. focus group e. semistructured Feedback The correct answer is: projective Question 5 Complete Marked out of 1 Flag question Question text American Airlines is conducting a qualitative study on preferences of business travelers who fly frequently. Before inviting an individual to participate, the researcher on the project wants to ensure that all participants travel for business more than pleasure and meet the American Airlines' definition of frequent flier. What is the best way for the researcher to ensure that participants...
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...using a JAD session to gather requirements but this time around the decision has been made to gather the requirements through an interview process. An interviewing process is a fact finding tool used to obtain information from another person, however to be successful at interviews you must possess the “skills needed to conduct, plan and evaluate interviews successfully” (Cashman. Pg155). The team assumes that the interview process will give them a great start. This paper will give Jessie an outline of what processes will be followed to ensure that the interviewing process is successful; a list of team members to be interviewed as well as their job function within the company will be provided along with interview questions for each person. The end product will be a summary of how I will publish the results. Question 1 The processes that I will follow to ensure that the interviewing process will be successful are as follows: 1. Determine the people to interview: In other to determine the people to interview you have to consider the work that you need done. Selecting the right person to interview and asking them the right questions can be a plus because you need as much information as possible to make your project successful 2. Establish objectives for the interview: After determining the people that I will be interviewing for the TIMS, I need to figure out the facts that I need to gather when the interview is conducted. Since some of the roles of the TIMS include managing...
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...Service Request SR-rm-022 Part 1 BSA/375 Joshua Eyler April 11, 2016 Morton Smith Key Stakeholders To gather information about the project you would need to talk to the individuals that use the current process that is being upgraded. Also talking to the person who is requesting the project be done. The reason to gather information from them is because they use the current system day in and day out and know what works and what doesn’t. These individuals can give better insight on what they would like to see with the new updated system. Also this group of people have better knowledge of the current system then the IT department and anyone else who may be working on the new updated system. Information Gathering Techniques Certain techniques are used when gathering information for a system analysis when updating or replacing an old out of date system. These techniques include interviewing, which I mentioned above, handing out surveys to the users of the system, workshops, prototyping, mind mapping, flip charts, and sometimes something as simple as sticky notes can work. Using one or more of these techniques will help with the analysis of the purposed project and help point the project in the right direction. For this project I would use interviewing as my first level of gathering information. I feel that the best information will come from the users of the old system to help where the system lacks and acknowledge its strong points. I also would use group workshops...
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...become streamlined. Implementing the technology available in the market today, Riordan will be able to consolidate the information currently in multiple applications, into a single, efficient application. Utilizing the System Development Life Cycle model, the existing HR system can be analyzed and a project plan created to modernize the system. One of the benefits of using the SDLC is that it provides a structured and organized path to any kind of system development. Analysts that use this method are able to thoroughly cover all the phases of system development. The five phases are project planning, analysis, design, implementation, and support. The first phase in the cycle is project planning and in this step, defining the scope, and feasibility of the project occur. After this initial stage, the others will follow and occur in multiple iterations which in turn will create incremental system development. Project Planning Riordan Manufacturing wants to maintain all of their Human Resource data in a new system, consolidating employee records, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets currently maintained by many managers, and other data from all of the departments. The scope of the project is to consolidate all the data and...
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...from on the current system. Most recent employees hired vs. ones hired a while ago could be beneficial to compare best practice with how the HRIS tracks all the: * Personal information (such as name, address, marital status, birth date, etc.) * Pay rate * Personal exemptions for tax purposes * Hire date * Seniority date (which is sometimes different than the hire date) * Organizational information (department for budget purposes, manager's name, etc.) * Vacation hours (for non-exempt employees) (Riordan Manufacturing, 2012) All key stakeholders have a say in how this integration of the new HR system affects them and their job. It is important to find out what works efficiently versus what does not make sense to have in the new system. Stakeholders can bring multiple perspectives into the system analysis and design phases of the project as their...
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...Kate Schneider NURS 490 W2A - Capstone Experience Annotated Bibliography Godderis, R., Adair, C., & Brager, N. (2009). Applying new techniques to an old ally: A qualitative validation study of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Women and Birth. 22(1). DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2008.10.002 The purpose of this article was to present the results of a study using cognitive interviewing techniques. The techniques were utilized to interview pregnant and postpartum women about their experience of completing the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The study was qualitative and in-depth. The study consisted of nine pregnant and postpartum women who were recommended for follow-up psychiatric care. The nine pregnant and postpartum women completed the EPDS and following completion were questioned about their experiences. A technique known as cognitive interviewing techniques was utilized for further understanding of how the women interpreted the questions. The outcome of the participant's opinion was that the EPDS was precise, easy to follow, and overall easy to answer. It is important to note that eight of the nine participants had completed some college education. Six out of the ten EPDS scale were identified as potential concerns and variations in interpretation of the questions. Overall, the results indicated that it might be useful for the EPDS to be administered. Further questioning regarding details surrounding the woman’s responses is necessary in...
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...Field Project Assignment: 5 Stages Stage 1 A. Choose one of the following options 1. Single in-depth interview(s) with one person preferably off campus, a non-student * Minimum total of 1 ½ -2 hours * Minimum interview session: 30 minutes 2. Interviews with two or more people but performed one-at-a-time * Minimum total of 2 hours * Minimum length of any portion of an interview: 30 minutes B. Choose your topic: Career Related: Interview people currently working in the field you intend to enter following graduation. You could choose to interview an entry level person and one or two people who have had more experience. You might want to know techniques for breaking into the field, what the job would entail on a day to day basis, trends, challenges, typical career paths, etc. Problem Solving: Talk to counselors on/off campus to identify ways to approach solving a personal dilemma or challenge (e.g., whether or not to go to grad' school, study abroad, change majors, start a business, quit drinking, smoking), or check with a social worker or city official who deal with real-life daily problems that require workable solutions. Class Related: Tie in the interviews you conduct for this class with another class project. You will still need to do the post analysis to conform to the expectations for this class, but at least the time interviewing as part of gathering material for your research will be doubly productive...
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...analyst will begin by gathering data, and then analyzing collected data. There is no standard procedure for gathering data because each system is unique. But there are certain techniques that are commonly used: written materials, interviews, questionnaires, observation, and measuring. • Determining systems requirements This is the beginning sub-phase of analysis. Techniques used in requirements determination have evolved over time to be more structured and, as we will see in this section, current methods increasingly rely on the computer for support. We will first study the more traditional requirements determination methods and progress to more current methods for collecting system requirements. • Traditional and Modern methods for determining system requirements Traditional requirements determination methods include interviewing, using questionnaires, observing users in their work environment, and collecting procedures and other written documents. Modern requirements determination methods are led by the Joint Application Design (JAD) technique. Other new methods are based upon group support systems, computer-aided systems engineering (CASE) tools and prototyping. • Radical methods for determining system requirements In some organizations, management is looking for new ways to perform current tasks. These new ways may be radically different from how things are done now, but the payoffs may be enormous; fewer people may be needed to do the same work, relationships with customers...
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...------------------------------------------------- October 04, 2013 ------------------------------------------------- Dear Hiring Manager, I am applying for the Competitive Intelligence Analyst position at Google. Working at Google has always been a dream for me and this position excites me further because it involves my passion for research and keeping abreast of the technology industry. I do understand that my career path so far isn’t that of a typical intelligence analyst. However, I believe that many of the skills I gained during my five years as a business analyst are transferrable to this position. In addition, my MBA specialization in competitive intelligence (called ‘business intelligence’ in Thunderbird) and my project at BillingTree has taught me the latest techniques in information gathering. Studying at Thunderbird, which is the #1 in Global MBA, has also helped me appreciate the nuances of working with other cultures, which I am sure will help me in intelligence gathering. Listed below is a comparison of your job requirements and my qualifications: Your Requirements | My Qualifications | * MBA / BA / BS Finance, Economics, Marketing or Liberal Arts, or equivalent practical experience. | * MBA degree with a Competitive Intelligence concentration, BS degree in engineering and five years of business analysis experience. | * 4 years of analytical experience with an understanding of competitive industry dynamics. * Experience analyzing and synthesizing qualitative...
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...Behavioural Interviewing Behavioural interviewing is a growing mode of job interviewing. The premise behind behavioural interviewing is that the most accurate predictor of future performance is past performance in similar situations. As a candidate, you should be equipped to answer the questions thoroughly. Obviously, you can prepare better for this type of interview if you know which skills that the employer has predetermined to be necessary for the job you seek. One strategy for preparing for behavioural interviews is to use the STAR Technique (often referred to as the SAR and PAR techniques as well.) Included in this document are some examples of behavioural based questions. STAR Situation or Task Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. You must describe a specific event or situation, not a generalized description of what you have done in the past. Be sure to give enough detail for the interviewer to understand. This situation can be from a previous job, from a volunteer experience, or any relevant event. Action Action you took Describe the action you took and be sure to keep the focus on you. Even if you are discussing a group project or effort, describe what you did -- not the efforts of the team. Don't tell what you might do, tell what you did. Results Results you achieved. What happened? How did the event end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn? Sample Questions Initiative Can you...
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...look at all the current systems that Riordan Manufacturing is using to consider what information will be required and needs to be collected. We have to make sure that we discuss the key factors and provide the best information to them in an effort to receive the required information back from the stakeholders. This will help get us the tools we need to create a project management system that will help us organize the information properly so that everything is covered. Key stakeholders in Riordan Manufacturing we would gather requirements from? To ensure success we would first start by collecting information from the very top of Riordan management, including; President and CEO, Dr. Michael Riordan; COO Hugh McCauley; Director of Human Resources, Yvonne McMillan. She will be instrumental in helping us know exactly what is expected of the new system, how it will be implemented, who made the request and what deadlines will need to be met. Next, we will gather information from the Director of Human Resources Yvonne McMillan, who directs and coordinates human resources activities. Her feedback will help us with the new system and how it should work and she will be pivotal in teaching the system to users. To ensure that the system stays within the budget, it will be important that we discuss this matter with Chief Financial Officer Dale Edgel because he directs the accounting, finance and HR system. Chief Information Officer Maria Trinh develops long term system goals and will be...
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...Behavioral Interview Techniques – The STAR Approach Situation or Task Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. You must describe a specific event or situation, not a generalized description of what you have done in the past. Be sure to give enough detail for the interviewer to understand. This situation can be from a previous job, from a volunteer experience, or any relevant event. Action you took Describe the action you took and be sure to keep the focus on you. Even if you are discussing a group project or effort, describe what you did -- not the efforts of the team. Don't tell what you might do, tell what you did. Results you achieved What happened? How did the event end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn? Use examples from internships, classes and school projects, activities, team participation, community service, hobbies and work experience -- anything really -- as examples of your past behavior. In addition, you may use examples of special accomplishments, whether personal or professional, such as scoring the winning touchdown, being elected president of your Greek organization, winning a prize for your artwork, surfing a big wave, or raising money for charity. Wherever possible, quantify your results. Numbers always impress employers. Remember that many behavioral questions try to get at how you responded to negative situations; you'll need to have examples of negative experiences ready, but try to...
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...tools into one application by describing what key stakeholders in Riordan Manufacturing requirements would be gathered from, describe the information-gathering techniques, and systems analysis tools used to evaluate the project, identify factors that will guarantee successful gathering of information required for the project, explain what the scope of the project is and why it is important, lastly, describe the areas of project feasibility that are examined in the analysis phase of the SCLC. Stakeholders in Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing is in need of a system that will place all HR components into one secure centralized location. To resolve all inefficiencies within the current system, it is essential that information is gathered as much as possible to identify already known and potential issues that need to be corrected. Reviewing current policies and procedure documents for the existing system will give an understating of how the present day system is functioning, in addition will be helpful in identifying key individuals that need to be interviewed in gathering additional information from. “Interviewing is one of the primary ways analysts gather information about an information systems project” (Valacich & Hoffer, 2012). Interviewing key users would a better view of the needs required for the new system. The questions asked during the interview will be used to obtain...
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...analysis phase Joshua Hammer University of phoenix SR-rm-022 analysis phase Currently Riordan Manufacturing is debating upgrading their Human Resources system. This paper will go over the factors of information finding techniques, who the information would be gathered from, and the stakeholders in Riordan Manufacturing. It will also cover the project scope and why that scope is important. Stakeholders The key stake holders of the project are going to be the people who have an interest in the new system (Dennis). This can be the users of the system, the people the system impacts, the sponsor of the system, and the project champion of the new system. Key People In SR-rm-022 the key stake holders would include the Human Resources team. Since they are going to be the primary users of the system. All employees of Riordan Manufacturing can be considered stake holders or key people since they may be checking payroll or other Human Resources related information online. The Ceo’s will need to be able to pull information from the systems quickly and with easy readability. Information Gathering Information gathering is the first phase of the SDLC and will be key in figuring out the requirements of the new system being created. Techniques include: interviews, JAD sessions, Questionnaires, document analysis, and observation. Interviews Interviews is one step of information gathering and is most commonly used. With interviews you are talking with the...
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...One major requirement for the A&D High Tech Internet Store project is to complete the project and bring the store online before the Christmas season. This requirement may be the single most important factor in determining the success of the project. Identifying the risks that affect this requirement will be a major step in ensuring that the requirement is met. This section of the paper identifies those risks and defines the impact of those risks. Pin It 3.1 Determine the Risks Brainstorming and the Delphi technique were employed to identify possible risks that could affect the A&D High Tech Internet store project. The main sources of information for these sessions were the project documentation and WBS. Some of these risks carry a very low probability of occurrence with a high possible impact. Other risks carry a high probability of occurrence with a low impact on the project. The following is a list of the types of risks that may impact the successful completion of the A&D High Tech Internet Store project and the varying impacts that those risks impose: * Changing business requirements The impact of a change in the business requirements depends on the project phase during which those requirements change. Early changes would carry less impact than later changes. The actual impact of changing business requirements is hard to predict but the probability for this project is relatively low since the requirements appear to have been clearly defined. * Change...
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