Outputs of Problem Definition
Output of Value Modeling
–Provides a methodology for evaluating candidate solutions
Stakeholder analysis
enables systems engineers to identify the objectives, functions, and constraints of a system or decision problem and the values of decision makers.
FCR Matrix Acronym
Findings, Conclusions, Recommendations
Top of Value Hierarchy
Fundamental Objective
Outputs of Functional and Requirements analysis.
–Identify system functions and interfaces
–Determine technical capabilities and levels of performance
Stakeholder Inputs
-Needs
-Wants
-Desires
Facts stated by stakeholders
Findings
Two value models
Qualitative and Quantitative
–Understand the problem
–Identify relevant people and organizations
–Determine needs, wants, and desires
Stakeholder Data Collection
-Interviews
-Focus Groups
-Surveys
Recommendations
What we intend to do with the conclusions.
Fundamental objectives, functions, objectives, value measures
Qualitative Value Model
Key Outputs from Problem Definition
-Research and Stakeholder Analysis
-Functional and Requirements Analysis
-Value Modeling
Six primary stakeholder types
-Decision Authority
-Customer
-Owner
-User
-Consumer
-Interconnected
Conclusion
Summaries of findings
Assign weights/values to different components
Swing weight matrix
End state of Problem Definition
Redefined Problem
Cultural, Economic, emotional, etc.
Environmental Factors
agent, what, how well, under what conditions
Requirements format
Determines how well a candidate solution meets stakeholder values
Quantitative Value Model