Management Decisions

Question 1

Write an essay that details the pitfalls and considerations needed in proper software scheduling. In your essay, answer the following:

• What is the man-month?
• What is Brook’s Law? What is the importance of it in regards to software development scheduling?
• How would you justify a particular time/effort estimate?
• What factors need to be considered when justifying cost?
• How can project managers handle slipping deadlines?
• What CASE tools or formulas are available that aid in the software estimation process? Describe how they support management decisions

Each technical essay should have two or more sources. At least two sources must be from peer-reviewed journal articles

Question 2

There is a UML diagram, in addition to a very short 100-150 word essay. Be sure to use a reference for this essay.

Using the patient information system case study:

1. Create a comprehensive and detailed activity diagram with ten or more elements or nodes.
2. Identify a set of use cases that illustrate the interactions between a doctor and the Mentcare system. Identify use cases with at least 4 other user groups, such as receptionists, medical records staff, the Human Resources Department, Legal Department, Pharmacy, Safety, Finance Department, potentially the patient population, etc. Create a comprehensive and detailed use case diagram containing at least five such actors.
3. Compare and contrast the two different diagramming approaches and how the goals of each vary. This short essay should be between 100 and 150 words.

UML diagrams going forward should be developed using a UML diagramming tool such as Gliffy, Creately, etc. Please print the file to a .pdf format prior to turning it in. You may also use drawing tools in MS Word, PowerPoint, or Visio. However, if Visio is used, please print the file to a .pdf format.