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Original Kayak Adventures offers eco-tours and kayak rentals along the Hudson River and is considering replacing their current mix of manual and computer systems with a new information system. The business case for a new system seems strong as the owners John and Edie are considering the change. For a small business like OKA, using a structured development approach is important to identify needs, consider stakeholders, and address factors that could affect business success.

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Case 2

Original Kayak Adventures offers eco-tours and kayak rentals along the Hudson River and is considering replacing their current mix of manual and computer systems with a new information system. The business case for a new system seems strong as the owners John and Edie are considering the change. For a small business like OKA, using a structured development approach is important to identify needs, consider stakeholders, and address factors that could affect business success.

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ORIGINAL KAYAK ADVENTURES Original Kayak Adventures (OKA) offers guided eco-tours and kayak rentals along the Hudson River. Background: In Chapter 1, you learned that John and Edie Caputo founded OKA two years ago. Now John and Edie are thinking about replacing their current system, which is a mix of manual and computer-based techniques, with a new information system that would meet their current and future needs. Before you answer the following questions, you should review the fact statement in Chapter 1. Assignment: 1. Does a strong business case exist for developing an information system to support the Caputos business? Explain your answer. 2. In a small to medium-sized business, such as OKA, is it really important to use a structured approach for information systems development? Why or why not? 3. Based on the facts provided, draft a mission statement for OKA. In your statement, consider all the stakeholders who might be affected by OKA operations. 4. What internal and external factors might affect OKA s business success?

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