Chapter 3: Managing Design Processes
3.8 Social Impact Statement for Early Design Review
Describe the new system and its benefits.
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Convey the high level goals of the new system.
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Identify the stakeholders.
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Identify specific benefits
Address concerns and potential barriers.
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Anticipate changes in job functions and potential layoffs.
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Address security and privacy issues.
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Discuss accountability and responsibility for system misuse and failure.
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Avoid potential biases.
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Weigh individual rights vs. societal benefits.
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Assess trade-offs between centralization and decentralization.
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Preserve democratic principles.
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Ensure diverse access.
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promote simplicity and preserve what works.
Outline the development process.
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Present and estimated project schedule.
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Propose process for making decisions.
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Discuss expectations of how stakeholders will be involved.
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Recognize needs for more staff, training, and hardware.
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Propose plan for backups of data and equipment.
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Outline plan for migrating to the new system.
