Operational Feasibility
Operational feasibility means that a proposed system will be used effectively after it has
been developed. If users have difficulty with a new system, it will not produce the
expected benefits. Operational feasibility depends on several vital issues. For example,
consider the following questions:
• Does management support the project? Do users support the project? Is the current system well liked and effectively used? Do users see the need for change?
• Will the new system result in a workforce reduction? If so, what will happen to
affected employees?
• Will the new system require training for users? If so, is the company prepared to
provide the necessary resources for training current employees?
• Will users be involved in planning the new system right from the start?
• Will the new system place any new demands on users or require any operating
changes? For example, will any information be less accessible or produced less
frequently? Will performance decline in any way? If so, will an overall gain to the
organization outweigh individual losses?
• Will customers experience adverse effects in any way, either temporarily or permanently?
• Will any risk to the company’s image or goodwill result?
• Does the development schedule conflict with other company priorities?
• Do legal or ethical issues need to be considered?
Technical Feasibility
Technical feasibility refers to the technical resources needed to develop, purchase, install,
or operate the system. When assessing technical feasibility, an analyst must consider the
following points:
• Does the company have the necessary hardware, software, and network
resources? If not, can those resources be acquired without difficulty