TO: Bill Doors, CIO
FROM: [Enter your name here]
SUBJECT: Proposed System Development Life Cycle Model
DATE: [Enter current date here]
Introduction
Acme Medical Data Storage is considering adopting the _______ Extreme Programing (XP) System Development Life Cycle model for all Information Systems projects. This memo evaluates the suitability of this model for the Acme organization, and for the types of projects that Acme typically undertakes.
Description of the SDLC Model
[In this section, briefly describe the SDLC model you are writing about in a concise paragraph of about 3-5 complete sentences. Refer to any required reading assignment in the textbook and to the Lecture for information, but write in your words; do not copy your description word for word from these or other sources.]
Pros for the Model
The following aspects of this model are favorable to its adoption by Acme:
[In this section, list and briefly explain one to three favorable factors that you identified in your analysis (i.e., factors that are a good fit to the model you are writing about). Write at least one complete sentence, and preferably a complete paragraph of 3-5 complete sentences, about each factor.]
Cons for the Model
The following aspects of this model are unfavorable to its adoption by Acme:
[In this section, list and briefly explain one to three unfavorable factors that you identified in your analysis (i.e., factors that are a poor fit to the model you are writing about). Write at least one complete sentence, and preferably a complete paragraph of 3-5 complete sentences, about each factor.]
References
[In this section, provide APA references for any sources cited in the memo.]
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