12.Acceptability of Potential Solutions

1. How do end-users and managers feel about the problem (solution)?

2. It's not only important to evaluate whether a system can work but also evaluate whether a system will work.

3. A workable solution might fail because of end-user or management resistance.

4. Does management support the project?

5. How do the end-users feel about their role in the new system?

6. What end-users or managers may resist or not use the system? People tend to resist change. Can this problem be overcome? If so, how?

7. How will the working environment of the end-users change?

8. Can or will end-users and management adapt to the change?

Generally project will not be rejected simply because of operational infeasibility but such considerations are likely to critically affect the nature and scope of eventual recommendations. This feasibility study is carried out by a small group of people who are familiar with information business techniques, who understands the parts of the business that are relevant to the project and are skilled in system analysis and design process.