Lydall, Peter Wykeham2025-07-172024Lydall, Peter Wykeham . (2024). Understanding the challenges of implementing an effective Requirements Analysis process within an engineering R&D environment [Master`s dissertation, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg]. WIReDSpace.https://hdl.handle.net/10539/45570A research report submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Science in Engineering, In the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment , School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2024Requirements Analysis is widely regarded within the Systems Engineering community as an activity that has a significant impact on project outcomes. However, it is an activity that is often overlooked or poorly executed. This report details the application of Yin (2003)’s Case Study Method to a single case, involving an engineering research and development group at a South African science council. The case study attempted to gain insights into the perceptions and attitudes of engineers and managers towards Requirements Analysis, that might explain why it is performed inconsistently or less effectively than it could be. Key findings include: that there is a poor understanding of what Requirements Analysis is; the importance of assigning a Requirements Analyst, in a dedicated role, with the appropriate level of engineering experience and Systems Engineering training, and a desire to perform the activity; the necessity of having a cost effective and tailored process which evolves over time.en© 2024 University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.UCTDRequirements AnalysisSystems EngineeringPersonal CompactProject SuccessProcessDissertationUniversity of the Witwatersrand, JohannesburgSDG-9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure