COMP1787 (2023/2024) Requirements Management Contribution: 100% of course

Module Leader: Coursework Term 2 (collabs) Deadline Date: TBC

Dr. Aditi Rawal
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This coursework should take an average student who is up to date with tutorial work approximately 50
hours
Learning Outcomes:
1. Analyse and compare current approaches to requirements management within a development
environment.
2. Assess the impact of stakeholders and organisational culture on the development of effective re-
quirements and system development.
3. Relate issues associated with risk, quality, and Legal/Social/Ethical/Professional (LSEPI) to a prac-
tical scenario.

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Detailed Specification
This coursework must be undertaken individually. To start working on the assigned tasks,
carefully read the attached case study. Then, complete the given deliverables according to
the instructions below.
Important instructions
Avoid Copying:
 Don't use other students' previous work as a template. It will be detected and could
lead to lower grades or even zero marks.
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can result in a deduction of marks.
Focus on Relevant Information:
 While the case study is crucial, don't copy the entire thing into your report. Only
include the sections you've personally worked on.

Deliverables
There are three sections to this coursework. Make sure that you complete all sections.
Assessment Criteria
Section A – 20% of the marks
Section B – 40% of the marks
Section C – 30% of the marks
Conclusion and Assumptions – 5%

Use professional standard and formatting, professional writing style, language, and use
Harvard style of referencing. – 5%

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Case Study: "Green Groceries Online Platform"
Green Groceries is a medium-sized company specializing in organic and locally sourced grocery
products. The company has gained a solid reputation over the past five years, primarily through col -
laborations with local farmers and eco-conscious suppliers. With a desire to expand its market reach
and make sustainable products more accessible, Green Groceries aims to launch an online platform
within the next three months.
Green Groceries doesn't have an in-house software development department and prefers to out-
source its software projects. The company has experienced challenges in the past with traditional
'waterfall' projects, and after careful consideration, they have chosen System Concepts (SC) to de-
velop their online platform using SCRUM and Agile concepts.
Green Groceries Personnel:
CEO and Founder - The visionary behind the project and the primary decision-maker. Committed to
the project's success and actively involved in the planning and execution.
Financial Controller - Interested in the project, with a tendency to strive for perfection. Despite a
busy schedule, aims to participate actively in meetings.
Operations Manager - An experienced professional with a background in Agile software develop-
ment from a previous role. Responsible for the logistics and distribution teams and willing to allocate
resources for the project.
Chief Accountant - Represents the Financial Controller in meetings and has the authority to make de-
cisions on their behalf. Well-versed in the company's various departments.
Logistics Manager - Unable to commit directly but willing to empower a representative from the lo -
gistics team to make decisions on their behalf.
Marketing Manager - Engaged in the project, certified as a Workshop Facilitator and Agile Project
Manager. Willing to contribute insights from a marketing perspective.

About System Concepts:

System Concepts, a reputable Agile software development consultancy, will be responsible for im-
plementing the online platform. The company follows the DSDM Atern framework and assigns dedic-
ated teams to each project. They can work on-site or off-site, offering flexibility in project execution.
System Concepts Personnel:
Millie - A skilled programmer with expertise in web development and effective communication skills.
Peter - An excellent web developer known for expertise but occasionally engages in disagreements
with clients.
Anita - Possesses strong web development skills and is also involved in volunteer work for the home-
less.
Cheryl - Experienced as a Team Leader in Agile development projects, well-versed in web develop-
ment.
Pat - Available part-time throughout the project, with a good understanding of web development
and testing.

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The collaboration between Green Groceries and System Concepts aims to deliver a robust online
platform that aligns with the company's values of sustainability and accessibility. The Agile approach
is expected to address the challenges faced in previous projects, providing flexibility and responsive-
ness to changing requirements throughout the development process.
Table 1: Base lined list of requirements for the Web site

ID Requirements
1 As an Order Handling Clerk, I want to use the website to process telephone purchases, re-
placing the paper-based system.
2 Maintain at least 20 office plants as part of the company's commitment to a green and
healthy workspace.
3 As a customer, I want to be able to change my account details to ensure my most up-to-
date information is recorded.
4 Organize a virtual celebration on the website for the CEO's birthday to showcase the com-
pany's fun and friendly culture.
5 As the Managing Director I want to be ensured that the site is Data Protection Act safe so
that we do not get fined hundreds of thousands of pounds.
6 As a customer register an account.

7 As a Customer I want a choice of delivery slots so that I can arrange my diary appropri -
ately.
8 As a customer, I want to be able to modify my shopping cart so that I can change my mind
about what I want to buy.

9 The company should adopt pet-friendly policies to create a positive and inclusive work
environment.
10 The system must be designed to handle a 30% increase in traffic during peak periods
without degradation in performance.
11 As a customer, I want to enter separate delivery and invoice addresses so that I can re -
ceive bags when staying at a friend’s house.
12 As a Customer I want to be able to change my account details so that my most up to date
details are recorded.
13 As an Order Handling Clerk I want to use the Web site to process telephone purchases so
that I can stop using the paper-based system.
14 As a customer, I want to choose whether or not I am sent marketing information to avoid
receiving excessive junk mail.
15 All user data, including personal information and payment details, must be encrypted to
ensure the highest level of security.
16 Maintain consistent branding elements and design across the website to reinforce their
brand identity.
17 The development team should participate in a team-building event every quarter to
foster collaboration and a positive work environment.
18 As the Marketing Director I would like an offers or discount page so that we can inform
our customers of the aforementioned.
19 As the Chief Accountant I want to the Web site to adhere to legislation regarding VAT so
we are not hit with a hefty fine.
20 As the Operations Director, I want to accept all forms of payment to capture the largest
market possible.

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Section A – Management Summary (20% of the marks)

The case study tells us that the Management Director has decided to recommend one of the
approaches associated with Agile Methods to the team of System Concepts.

Produce a management summary explaining whether Agile framework would be an appropriate

method to use for the project. Outline any advantages/drawbacks that you perceive. Give examples
from the Case Study to support your answer.

Your answer should be in the region of 750-1000 words.

Section B – High level requirements analysis and MoSCoW prioritisation (40% of the marks)
Table 1 of the case study provides details of a Facilitated Workshop session run by the System
Concepts consultants and attended by a number of the key staff in the organisation of Green
Groceries. At the end of the session a list of ‘Base line requirements’ was produced.

This list requirements has some inappropriate requirements and needs to be sorted out to meet
the criteria for a ‘high level requirement’ - remember, a high-level requirement should be a
functional requirement that can be delivered to the user as part of an incremental approach using
a timebox (or number of timeboxes).

Using the information given throughout the case study to help you, complete the following:

B1. Review the ‘base line requirements’ list given in table 1.

B1.1 Identify any of the requirements that you feel are not appropriate to be considered
at high level requirements, giving your reasons for this.

B1.2 Rewrite, and add to, the list to end up with a total of 8-10 ‘updated’ high level
functional requirements that you feel are required for building the system. Briefly
justify the need for each of your high-level requirements against information you
have gathered from the case study.

Your answer to B1 should be in the region of 500-750 words

B2. Use the MoSCoW/Timebox rules to prioritise the requirements in your updated ‘high level
requirements list’.

B2.1. Produce an updated ‘high level requirements list’ clearly showing the prioritisation
you have given to each of your requirements.

B2.2 Explain how you set about prioritising the requirements and justify your reasons for
the decisions that you made.

Your answer to B2 should be in the region of 500 -750 words.

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Section C – Legal, Social, Ethical and Professional issues (30% of the marks)

C1. Green Groceries personnel needs to start considering Legal, Social, Ethical, and Professional
Issues (LSEPI) in relation to its day-to-day operations. Produce a management summary
identifying Legal, Social, Ethical, and Professional issues that a system developer for the
company would need to be aware of. Provide one practical examples from the case study
that relate to each aspect of LSEPI identified.

Your answer to C1 should be in the region of 500 words

C2. Produce a management summary outlining the purpose of a professional body, such as the
British Computer Society. As a part of this, provide a practical example for each of the four
BCS Code of Conduct sections to illustrate how the professional body may guide the choices
and decisions of their members.

Your answer to C2 should be in the region of 500 words.

Conclusion and Assumptions – 5% (200 - 300 words approximately)

Harvard style and English proficiency – 5%

Grading Criteria

o An outstanding attempt demonstrating a genuinely unique and a deep under-

standing of the requirements of the assignment.
o Demonstrate an outstanding understanding of the issues surrounding the ap-
plication of Agile based methods to a development environment.
o Demonstrate exceptional understanding of high-level requirements analysis
and MoSCoW prioritisation.
o Apply the MoSCoW rules thoroughly, demonstrating an outstanding under-
80% +
standing of the need for incremental delivery.
o Demonstrate an outstanding understanding of the DPA principles and the prac-
tical role of the Data controller.
o Demonstrate an outstanding understanding of the role of the professional and,
in particular, the BCS code of conduct.
o A deeply impressive demonstration of research, organisation, initiative, ana-
lysis, and application, worthy of publication with the required referencing.
o An excellent attempt demonstrating a clear understanding of the requirements
of the assignment.
o Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the issues surrounding the applica-
tion of Agile based methods to a development environment.
o Demonstrate a thorough understanding of high-level requirements analysis and
MoSCoW prioritisation.
o Apply the MoSCoW rules sensibly, demonstrating a clear understanding of the
need for incremental delivery.
70%- 79% o Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the DPA principles and the practical
role of the Data controller.
o Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the role of the professional and, in
particular, the BCS code of conduct.
o Bring original thought to the argument;

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 o Demonstrate a good to very good understanding of the issues surrounding the
application of Agile based methods to a development environment.
o Demonstrate a good understanding of high-level requirements analysis and Mo-
SCoW prioritisation.
o Apply the MoSCoW rules sensibly, demonstrating a good understanding of the
need for incremental delivery.
o Demonstrate a good understanding of the DPA principles and the practical role
60%- 69% of the Data controller.
o Demonstrate a good understanding of the role of the professional and, in par-
ticular, the BCS code of conduct.
o Bring some original thought to the argument;

o A fair attempt demonstrating an effective understanding of the assignment.

o Demonstrate understanding of some of the issues surrounding current develop-
ment methodology approaches.
o Demonstrate understanding of some of the issues surrounding the application
of Agile based methods to a development environment.
o Demonstrate understanding of some the issues relating to high level require-
ments analysis and MoSCoW prioritisation.
o Apply the MoSCoW rules in a sensible way demonstrating some understanding
50%- 59% of the need for incremental delivery.
o Demonstrate an understanding of the DPA principles and the practical role of
the Data Controller.
o Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the professional and, in particular,
the BCS code of conduct.
o Identify some practical examples relating to the above

o Demonstrate a basic understanding of the issues surrounding the application of

Agile based methods to a development environment.
o Demonstrate a basic understanding of high-level requirements analysis and Mo-
SCoW prioritisation.
o Apply the MoSCoW rules in a basic way.
o Demonstrate a basic understanding of the DPA principles and the practical role
40%- 49%
of the Data controller.
o Demonstrate a basic understanding of the role of the professional and, in par-
ticular, the BCS code of conduct.

o Demonstrate a poor understanding of the issues surrounding the application of

Agile based methods to a development environment.
o Poor understanding of the requirements of the assignment.
o Possibly some confusion and much irrelevant material.
o Lack of clarity on the MoSCoW rules.
Below 39%
o Demonstrate an inadequate understanding of the DPA principles and the prac-
tical role of the Data controller.
o Demonstrate inadequate understanding of the role of the professional and, in
particular, the BCS code of conduct.

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