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20.1.2 - Key Business Requirements

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E-commerce Cart System Requirements

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Teacher
Teacher

Today, we will examine the key business requirements for an e-commerce cart system. Can anyone tell me what we mean by 'key business requirements'?

Student 1
Student 1

I think they are the main features that the system needs to meet user demands.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! For instance, in our e-commerce case study, users can add multiple products to the cart, which is one of the key functionalities. Can anyone think of another requirement?

Student 2
Student 2

The cart contents should be saved across sessions, right?

Teacher
Teacher

Absolutely! It's essential for enhancing user experience. Remember the acronym 'SAVE': Save cart, Apply discounts, Validate stock, and Ease the checkout process. These features are vital.

Student 3
Student 3

What about the stakeholders involved in this project?

Teacher
Teacher

Great question! Key stakeholders include the Product Owner, Marketing Team, Customers, and Logistics. They all play a role in defining and supporting these requirements.

Student 4
Student 4

So the engagement of those stakeholders is crucial?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Keeping them informed leads to a more robust system design.

Teacher
Teacher

To summarize, understanding key business requirements is critical for crafting a functional e-commerce cart system that meets user expectations.

Healthcare Appointment System Requirements

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Teacher
Teacher

Now let’s move on to our healthcare appointment system. Can someone explain what users need from such a system?

Student 2
Student 2

Patients need to search for doctors based on specialty and availability.

Teacher
Teacher

Good point! Each requirement serves to enhance functionality. Remember the word 'SEARCH': Search, Enable reminders, Admin dashboard, Roles for doctors, and Compliance. How does compliance fit in here?

Student 1
Student 1

We have to follow regulations, like HIPAA for patient data privacy.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! It shapes how we handle data requirements. Can anyone highlight a key stakeholder from the healthcare side?

Student 4
Student 4

Doctors and Medical Staff are important because they need to manage appointments.

Teacher
Teacher

Right! So the engagement of medical staff in the requirement gathering process is vital. To recap, we’ve identified the critical search capabilities and compliance needs to ensure functionality.

Banking Loan Application Requirements

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Teacher
Teacher

Let’s discuss the banking loan application system. What key requirements do users have in applying for loans?

Student 3
Student 3

Users should be able to submit their ID and income documents.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Another crucial feature is the automatic eligibility calculation. Can anyone remember our mnemonic for banking requirements?

Student 1
Student 1

I think it’s 'L.O.A.N.': Loan, Online application, Assessment, and Notification.

Teacher
Teacher

Spot on! What about integration with other systems?

Student 2
Student 2

It integrates with credit bureaus for verifying creditworthiness.

Teacher
Teacher

Precisely! And which stakeholders contribute to the requirements for funding?

Student 4
Student 4

Loan Officers, right? They assess the applications.

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! And regulatory compliance is also important. In summary, we've learned the essentials of a user-friendly loan application system within banking.

Connecting Stakeholders with Business Requirements

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Let's wrap up our discussions with a focus on stakeholders in requirements gathering. Why is stakeholder engagement important?

Student 4
Student 4

It ensures the requirements reflect actual user needs.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Engaging with stakeholders leads to a clearer understanding of business objectives. Can anyone describe an example where engagement could make a difference?

Student 1
Student 1

In healthcare, if we don't engage doctors, we might miss essential workflow requirements.

Teacher
Teacher

That’s a valid point! Engaging them can prevent errors and improve user satisfaction. To summarize, engaging stakeholders helps in refining requirements, which is baffled by misunderstandings and project failures.

Introduction & Overview

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Quick Overview

This section outlines the critical business requirements for various case studies in e-commerce, healthcare, and banking domains.

Standard

It elaborates on the key business requirements by analyzing three case studies from different industries — e-commerce, healthcare, and banking — highlighting essential needs for system functionality and stakeholder involvement.

Detailed

In this section, we delve into key business requirements crucial for Business Analysts across diverse sectors: e-commerce, healthcare, and banking. Through three case studies, we showcase specific project objectives and intended outcomes while emphasizing the importance of these requirements in driving project success. Each case study reflects distinct operational characteristics and user expectations, including dynamic features like cart management in e-commerce, appointment scheduling in healthcare, and digital loan application processes in banking. This analysis is pivotal as understanding these requirements helps business analysts effectively shape user stories, stakeholder engagement, and validation processes, ultimately resulting in successful project delivery.

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E-commerce Cart System Requirements

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  • Users can add multiple products to the cart
  • Cart contents are saved across sessions
  • Discounts and promo codes can be applied
  • Cart updates dynamically with stock availability
  • Checkout process integrates with payment gateway

Detailed Explanation

This chunk outlines the key business requirements for an e-commerce cart system. First, users have to have the option to add multiple products to their shopping cart, which allows for a better shopping experience. Secondly, the system must remember what users added to their cart even if they log out and return later; this is known as session persistence. Additionally, users should be able to apply discounts or promo codes at checkout, incentivizing purchases. The cart must also reflect the current stock availability in real-time to prevent customer disappointment. Lastly, the checkout process needs to seamlessly integrate with a payment gateway to process payments efficiently.

Examples & Analogies

Think of online shopping like a brick-and-mortar store. In a physical store, when you fill your cart with items and then go to the register, the cashier needs to know what items you want to purchase, and they confirm that those items are indeed available. If you could bring your cart back the next day without losing what you selected, that would be like the system saving your cart across sessions. Applying discounts in-store is like giving a coupon to the cashier; it should deduct from your total before you pay.

Healthcare Appointment System Requirements

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  • Patients can search doctors by specialty, location, availability
  • Doctors can accept or reject appointment requests
  • Automatic SMS/email reminders before appointments
  • Admin dashboard for scheduling rules and blackout dates

Detailed Explanation

This chunk lists the essential business requirements for a healthcare appointment system. Patients should be able to search for doctors based on specialty, location, and availability, making it easier for them to find a suitable healthcare provider. Doctors must have the ability to accept or reject appointment requests to manage their schedules effectively. Automatic notifications via SMS or email are important for reminding patients about their upcoming appointments, reducing no-show rates. Lastly, an admin dashboard is crucial for managers to set scheduling rules and identify any blackout dates when doctors are unavailable.

Examples & Analogies

Consider how you schedule a meeting in a busy office. You need to know who is available, their expertise, and if they can join the meeting on the proposed date. If someone sends you a calendar invite but forgets to confirm, it’s like a doctor accepting an appointment request. Getting reminders about the meeting is like the automated alerts sent to patients about their appointments.

Banking Loan Application Requirements

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  • Users can apply for a loan with ID and income documents
  • System auto-calculates eligibility based on rules
  • Risk engine flags high-risk applications
  • Integration with credit bureaus (e.g., CIBIL)
  • Application tracking via dashboard

Detailed Explanation

This chunk discusses the business requirements for a banking loan application system. Users should be able to apply for loans by providing valid ID and income documentation. The system should automatically determine if the user is eligible for a loan based on predefined criteria. Additionally, a risk engine is required to identify and flag applications that are high risk. To verify the borrower's creditworthiness, the system needs integration with credit bureaus. Finally, an application tracking feature must be available on a dashboard for users to see the status of their loan applications.

Examples & Analogies

When you apply for a loan at a bank, you fill out forms and provide proof of income, similar to submitting your documents in the loan application system. The bank has criteria they use to decide if you qualify, like minimum income requirements or credit history checks. If you have a history of missed payments, that could raise a red flag; that's what the risk engine does. Tracking your application's progress online is like checking your email for updates about your loan status.

Definitions & Key Concepts

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Key Concepts

  • User Management: The process of allowing users to navigate and manage their profiles within a system effectively.

  • Dynamic Pricing: A strategy in e-commerce that allows prices to fluctuate based on market demand.

  • Healthcare Compliance: Adhering to healthcare regulations such as HIPAA designed to protect patient information.

  • Loan Eligibility: The criteria that determine if a client qualifies for a loan based on various factors like income and credit history.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • In the E-commerce case, users can apply promo codes, increasing sales through discounts.

  • In the healthcare system, patients receiving SMS reminders for appointments improves attendance rates.

  • In banking, risk engines flag potentially fraudulent loan applications before approval.

Memory Aids

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🎵 Rhymes Time

  • In e-commerce, the cart must save, help users buy, and discounts pave.

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Once upon a time, a shopper named Alice filled her cart, but forgot her items later. The e-commerce app remembered her choices, delights awaited her when she returned.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • Remember 'P.A.C.E.S.': Patients, Appointments, Compliance, Engagement, Scheduling in healthcare.

🎯 Super Acronyms

LOAN

  • Loan
  • Online
  • Assessment
  • Notification in banking.

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  • Term: Key Business Requirements

    Definition:

    Essential functionalities and features needed for a system to meet stakeholder and user needs.

  • Term: Stakeholders

    Definition:

    Individuals or groups who have an interest in the project, influencing or being influenced by its success.

  • Term: User Stories

    Definition:

    Descriptions of software features from an end-user perspective, outlining what users want from the system.

  • Term: Regulatory Compliance

    Definition:

    Adherence to laws and regulations that govern a specific industry or function.

  • Term: Data Privacy

    Definition:

    The protection of personal data from unauthorized access and use, particularly in sensitive domains like healthcare and finance.