Document Title: Waterfall model, steps, arguments for, and arguments against

Paper code: 13116

Waterfall model, steps, arguments for, and arguments against

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Systems development is the process of defining, designing, testing, and implementing a new software application or program (Wynn, and Clarkson, 2018). It could include the internal development of customized systems, the creation of database systems, or the acquisition of third party developed software.

In the given case, the workshop informed us of the need for the coming up with a human resource management system for the department and envisages the need for a small human resources management system, to include  a suite of systems used to manage human resources and related processes throughout the employee lifecycle (Zeebaree and Hussan, 2019). This would be aimed at enabling a company to fully understand its workforce while staying compliant with changing tax laws and labor regulations.

To achieve this, there is need to define and implement standards and adopt an appropriate system development methodology to govern the process of developing, acquiring, implementing, and maintaining computerized information systems and related technology.

The methodology suitable for the system development of a human resource management system is the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Methodology. Specific focus will be put on the Waterfall Model.