The objective of this assignment is to gain a critical understanding of a software application for personal decision support. A key aspect of the assignment is an insight into the role of a systems analyst in a DSS engagement. Software The assignment requires the use of Stella Architect software from ISEE Systems Inc. (https://www.iseesystems.com/store/products/stella-architect.aspx). Stella Architect is a continuous simulation package that has been used for decision support in a number of industries. The ISEE website has a considerable amount of tutorials(https://www.iseesystems.com/resources/tutorials/), and case study examples (https://exchange.iseesystems.com/directory/isee) that will help you understand systems dynamics. In addition to using Stella Architect in the laboratory, 30-day save-disabled free trial version of the software can be downloaded from https://www.iseesystems.com/store/products/trial.aspx. To obtain the trial version you will have to create and sign into an ISEE Systems account. The trial version is useful for prototyping or for familiarisation before using the lab version but you can’t save models. A 6-month license for the student version of Stella Architect is also available for purchase from the ISEE website (https://www.iseesystems.com/store/education.aspx) for US$79. Assignment Tasks 1. Use Stella Architect to build a model (with a user-friendly and interactive interface) that will support decision-making regarding the creation of a new travel insurance product at Insurance First Australia (IFA). The overview of the decision scenario is available on the unit Moodle site. 2. You are required to prepare system documentation for your model that will allow another DSS analyst to understand your model to the extent that they can modify and maintain it. 3. After you have submitted your model and documentation you are required to make an appointment to perform a walk-through of your model. The assessors will be the tutors of FIT5094. You do not have to make an appointment with your normal class tutor. The assessment sessions will be held in Weeks 11 and 12 so that you can get feedback by the end of the Swot Vac. Session times can be booked by placing your name against a slot on sheets that will be available at the lecture in Week 9. Sessions cannot be booked by email. Students who do not make an appointment in Week 9 will be allocated a time by the lecturer. Your assessor will role-play the IFA CEO and will ask you to explain your model and to make modifications of your model to cater for new requirements and information.