Significance of the Study
Significance of the Study explains who benefits from the project and how. Frame it as a list of stakeholder benefits.
Significance of the Study
What this section does
Explains who benefits from the project and what specific value each stakeholder gains. The panel will ask 'so what?' - this section answers it.
Stakeholder benefit table
| Stakeholder | Specific benefit | Measurable? |
|---|---|---|
| Client (bakery) | Real-time inventory; data-driven supply decisions | Yes - stock-out frequency |
| Customers | Order online; SMS notification of readiness | Yes - average wait time |
| Employees / staff | No more handwritten reconciliation | Yes - hours/week saved |
| Industry | Reusable design pattern for small-business systems | Indirect |
| Future researchers | Reference implementation + acceptance dataset | Yes - citation count |
| Academic institution | Applies Agile + TAM evaluation in BSIT curriculum | Indirect |
Worked example - Sample Bakery Shop
To the Client (Sample Bakery Shop):
The system reduces manual order tracking time and provides accurate real-time inventory data, allowing the owner to make supply decisions based on actual stock levels rather than estimates.
To the Customers:
Customers can place orders online without visiting the shop and receive SMS notifications when their orders are ready, reducing waiting time.
To the Employees:
Counter staff no longer maintain handwritten order ledgers, reducing end-of-shift reconciliation effort by approximately one hour daily.
To the Industry:
The study contributes a reusable design pattern for small-business ordering systems that may be adapted by similar bakeries and cafes.
To Future Researchers:
This work provides a reference implementation and acceptance dataset for studies on SMS-augmented small-business systems.
To the Academic Institution:
The project demonstrates the application of Agile SDLC and TAM-based evaluation in the BSIT curriculum, reinforcing the program's outcomes.
Mentor's tip
Be specific about WHAT each stakeholder gains. 'It will help the bakery' is empty. 'It reduces end-of-shift reconciliation by approximately one hour daily' is defensible.
Panel defense checklist
- [ ] Every stakeholder gets a dedicated paragraph.
- [ ] Each benefit is specific and measurable where possible.
- [ ] No vague claims ('it will improve everything').
- [ ] The list of stakeholders matches who actually uses the system.
- [ ] No conflicts with the Limitation section.
- [ ] Tone is academic, not promotional.
Mentor’s tip: List stakeholders, then write one specific benefit per stakeholder. Concrete numbers beat vague help. Do not include stakeholders who do not actually use the system.
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