...to be effective. As a member of an IT team, your overarching goal is to ensure that the IT systems ultimately do what the business needs them to do. In this course, you have learned about the key principles and practices underlying the analysis, design, implementation, and management of IT systems. In this final project, you will apply this knowledge by creating a systems proposal document. The project is divided into four milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Module Two, Module Four, Module Six, and Module Eight. The final submission will occur in Module Nine. In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes: Assess the relationship of systems analysis, design, implementation, and development processes as they relate to the management of information technology systems Communicate the paradigms, processes, and activities of systems development to diverse audiences Apply structure and object oriented analysis modeling techniques to analyze, design, and manage information technology systems Construct written and visual representations of the analysis, design, implementation, and management of information technology systems based on the systems development life cycle Prompt You will select your own case study and will apply the content provided, describing the business process to...
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...1.2 PROJECT PLANNING The software project management process begins with the set of activities that are collectively called project planning. The objective of software planning is to provide a framework that enables administrator to make reasonable estimates of resources, cost and schedule. • MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES Management needs information as software is intangible, this information can only be provided as documents that describe the state of the software being developed without this information it is impossible to judge progress and schedules cannot be updated. Milestone is an end point of the software process activity Month Starting Date Ending Date Days Project Work Milestone 1 July 1/7/2015 10/7/2015 10 Search problems...
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...Part 1 Crystale Wyche BSA/375 September 4, 2014 Prescott Lerch Service Request SR-rm-022, Part 1 This paper will the discuss the key stakeholders in Riordan Manufacturing who will provide requirements in the human resources project, describe information-gathering techniques and system analysis tools used for the project, explain what project scope is and the importance of it and describe the areas of project feasibility that are examined in the analysis phase of the SDLC. Key Stakeholders There are many stakeholders at Riordan Manufacturing, the key stakeholders that requirements would be gathered from are as follows: President and CEO Dr. Michael Riordan, Executive Assistant Jane McCall, SVP-R&D Kenneth Collins, Chief Operating Officer Hugh McCauley, VP International Operations Charles Williamson and the IT service managers. The stakeholders who can directly use the new system are also important as well. Information-Gathering To complete the system will require a set of information that will be categorized into numerous parts. This will make sure the system and processes are doable to the demands set by the SR-rm-004. SR-rm-004 is an analysis request for Riordan Manufacturing current human resources system for future integration. "Many techniques are available for gathering requirements, sometimes multiple techniques are needed to gain a complete picture (Mochal, 2008)." 1. One on one Interviews: A sit down with the client/stakeholders...
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...MILESTONE 2 - PROBLEM ANALYSIS Problems, Opportunities, Objectives, and Constraints Matrix. T he matrix should be completed based on the solution of Milestone 1, the case background information, and the user interviews. The students should try to identify the causes and effects of the problems identified in Milestone 1. Make sure students identify a cause and not restate the problem. Also, make sure they specify proper objectives to correct the problems. You will have a multitude of different answers. Evaluate their thought processes. The following matrix illustrates one possible solution. PROBLEMS, OPPORTUNITIES, OBJECTIVES AND CONSTRAINTS MATRIX |Project: Client Technology Tracking System |Project Manager: Peter Charles | |Created by: Anna Kelly |Last Updated by: Anna Kelly | |Date Created: 03/22/2006 |Date Last Updated: 03/22/2006 | |CAUSE AND EFFECT ANALYSIS |SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT OBJECTIVES ...
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...Unit 1: Introduction to the Capstone Project Recommended Activities for This Unit Instructor Functions|Student Tasks| • Discuss the course structure layout. • Present an overview of the capstonecase study or Request for Proposal (RFP).|Discuss the capstone project or Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify the following: o Objectives and scope o Requirements and specifications o The resources, such as human, time, funds, space, and tools, required to deliver the product o Tasks o Deliverables o Milestones• Identify major milestones and individual tasks.| • Explain how to launch and configure Microsoft Office Project 2003.|Explore Microsoft Office Project 2003.| • Discuss project planning and management using Microsoft Office Project 2003 and relate the software to the capstone project. o Define the basic terminology of project management. o Explain the project management life cycle. o Explain project management knowledge areas.|Define project management terminology and apply the terminology to the capstone project.| • Organize project teams. o Define team member roles and responsibilities.|Select teams.• Define team member roles and responsibilities.• Elect peers to fill appropriate roles.| Network Development Capstone Project Unit 1 Instructor Functions|Student Tasks| • Identify the key components of the capstone project. o Discuss the key requirements for the successful completion of the project. See Appendix...
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...timely and professional manner. Its approach is to deliver an integrated solution by tapping into various years of experience and expertise to deal with everyday challenges. Vision The vision of the project is to increase productivity, minimize errors and improve clients’ satisfaction by implementing an Enterprise Solutions that will help simplify the accounting processes and still have the ability to generate the information needed to make informed business decisions. The project is intended to support the planning, oversight, and implementation of QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions and to establish a structure to maintain the accounting functions and payroll with system/data interfaces, tables, and codes. The project will provide planning, analysis, programming, data updates, testing, documentation, software quality assurance and implementation support to ensure that this software provides continued relevance to the accounting department of the organization (Horne, 2011). Objectives The objectives of the project include the following 1. Support and improve the current operations in the organization. 2. Improve efficiency of delivery systems, 3. Reduce product costs. 4. Improve the company’s market position and future prospects. Scope Statements The Project Management Plan (PMP) shows relevant information for the QuickBooks Enterprise Solution project. The scope of the PMP covers the project organizational structures...
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...Service Request SR-rm-022 - Part 1 Joshua Proctor BSA/375 November 4, 2013 Laura Smith Service Request SR-rm-022 - Part 1 This paper will describe each of the key stakeholders or stakeholder groups in Riordan Manufacturing who provide requirements for the service request, explain two separate information gathering techniques used during proposed projects, identify two factors that are necessary to ensure that the information required for the project is gathered successfully, define the scope of the project by specifying business functions that will be included in the project, describe the project’s operational, technical, and economic feasibility areas that are examined in the SDLC analysis phase summary. Key Stakeholders Riordan Manufacturing has many stakeholders and most of its stakeholders that would remain influential to the change process would gain the focus and those who can directly use the new system are also given importance. The stakeholders of the firm include CEO Michael Riordan, Executive Assistant Jan McCall, SVP-RD Kenneth Collins, COO Hugh McCauley, VP international operations Charles Williamson and the IT service managers. Further, before the input and revisions as per the information gathering steps are finalized, the individual users of the final app will be consulted for advice. Information-Gathering The completion of the system requires collection of information and it is categorized into ten parts that makes sure that system and processes...
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...t Service Request SR-rm-022 - Part 1 Joshua Proctor BSA/375 November 4, 2013 Laura Smith Service Request SR-rm-022 - Part 1 This paper will describe each of the key stakeholders or stakeholder groups in Riordan Manufacturing who provide requirements for the service request, explain two separate information gathering techniques used during proposed projects, identify two factors that are necessary to ensure that the information required for the project is gathered successfully, define the scope of the project by specifying business functions that will be included in the project, describe the project’s operational, technical, and economic feasibility areas that are examined in the SDLC analysis phase summary. Key Stakeholders Riordan Manufacturing has many stakeholders and most of its stakeholders that would remain influential to the change process would gain the focus and those who can directly use the new system are also given importance. The stakeholders of the firm include CEO Michael Riordan, Executive Assistant Jan McCall, SVP-RD Kenneth Collins, COO Hugh McCauley, VP international operations Charles Williamson and the IT service managers. Further, before the input and revisions as per the information gathering steps are finalized, the individual users of the final app will be consulted for advice. Information-Gathering The completion of the system requires collection of information and it is categorized into ten parts that makes sure that system and processes...
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...Applied Business Challenge BPD3100 Year:2015 Semester/ Dates: 1 2015 Location: Melbourne, Sunway KL&JB-CUFE-VU Sydney-Liaoning, Vietnam Prepared by: Andrew Stein / Maria De Sensi Welcome Welcome to this unit of study. This Unit Guide provides important information and should be kept as a reference to assist with your studies. This Guide includes information about your reading and resources, independent learning, class activities and assessment tasks. It is recommended that you read this Guide carefully: you will be expected to manage your learning as you work towards successful study. Detailed in formation and learning resources for this unit have also been provided on the Unit website on VU Collaborate which can be reached via the Student Portal at vu.edu.au/student-tools/myvu-student-por tal. It is important that you access your Unit website regularly. Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge and recognise the traditional owners, their Elders past and present, their descendants and kin as the custodians of this land. Introduction to the unit Unit Title: Applied Business Challenge Unit Code: BPD3100 Other details: Key staff Unit co-ordinator Name: Andrew Stein Location: CF1024 Contact number: 061-99194332 Contact email: Andrew.stein@vu.edu.au Name: Maria De Sensi Location: G425 Contact number: 061-99195484 Contact email: Maria.De Sensi@vu.edu.au Teaching team Campus: Days and times: Year: 2015 Semester/Dates: 1 Credit Points: 12 alagarania@sunway...
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...to include and describe the project’s operational, technical, and economic viability that are examined in the SDLC analysis phase summary. Key Stakeholders There are many stakeholders involved in Riordan Manufacturing. Most of the stakeholders are influential to the changes and projects involved in the company. The employees that are also involved in using the new system would also be involved in any meetings from the design process. Stakeholders to include are Kenneth Collins SVP-RD, Hugh McCauley COO, Jan McCall Executive Assistant, Charles Williamson VP international operations, Michael Riordan CEO and the IT service department managers. Users of the final application should also be allowed to give feedback on the new system for critique and ideas that could be helpful. Collection of Information Completing the system requires collection of information that can be organized into ten steps. Each step can be repeated or eliminated as needs arise. 1. One person interview: This interview is one on one with the key members of the company that I had mentioned earlier. These are the ones who have final say and approve all final business transactions. 2. Group interview: The entire group collaborates to find a solution and share ideas. 3. Facilitated sessions: When there is no other solution facilitated sessions are recommended to solve problems. 4. Joint Application Development: Where...
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...MILESTONE 1 – SCOPE DEFINITION SOLUTION Request for System Services The students should have identified several problems and may have presented them in list format. Some may provide general descriptions of problems while others may go to the extra effort of giving concrete examples. The sample RSS provided here represents a general description. Some students may have given more specific descriptions such as those found in the first column of the problem statement matrix. You might stress to the students that often user expectations are simply stated in terms of a new system that works! However, some users have very specific ideas or expectations of what software and technologies will be used. The important thing is that the systems analyst should listen to understand the user’s envisioned new system, without commenting, even if it seems ridiculous or premature at the time. Problem Statement Matrix Students should try to identify problems and also opportunities that were mentioned in the narrative. It is possible they might have identified different ones and have stated completely different values for each of the cells. There is more than one right answer in systems analysis. There is also more than one wrong answer. Students should be able to defend their answers with specific statements from the case study exhibits. In this milestone enough information was provided to be able to quantify some but not all annual benefits. The form that follows illustrates one possible...
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...important part of the business plan. Many investors make their decision to proceed with further discussions (e.g., due diligence) based on this single section. The executive summary should encapsulate the key positioning and reasoning found in the rest of the business plan. Both the vision and mission statements should assist in succinctly communicating a compelling opportunity. • • • • • Why is this a big problem and why are customers willing to pay for solutions? How does the venture plan on solving the customer problem or need? Why is this venture uniquely positioned to do this? How attractive are the economics? Why is this an exciting growth opportunity? Who is the team, and what key partnerships are in place? I. Opportunity and Market Analysis Investors like funding big problems representing large opportunities. Start strong by demonstrating a solid understanding of the customer and why this problem or pain is important to them. Performing customer segmentation will convince readers that the venture can grow to the size of the addressable market. • • • • What is the problem or need being solved by the venture? Who is the customer or customer segment(s)? How large is the total addressable market, and how much is it growing? How is the...
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...Best Snacks Problem Solution Course/Number Date Andre Boyer Best Snacks Problem Solution Best Snacks encounters many challenges that affect the creativity and innovation practices. This ranges source from individual and organizational learning, management practices and technology in creativity and innovation. Jones (2004) states, “Each design challenge has implications for how an organization as a whole and the people in the organization behave and perform.” (p. 115). This means that each area influences the direction of the organization and some of the difficulties that stifle a creative environment that lends itself to an innovative organization. Further, successfully overcoming challenges associated with a void in creativity consists of implementing a plan that address concerns highlighted by employees in the recent organizational survey. Creating a plan may source at the leadership level but the input sources from the employees because this is the identified area where creativity does not exist in the desired way. Leadership teams must recognize that the survey indicates employees do not feel they have the freedom to provide creative input therefore; leadership team members become part of the problem. Mat and Razak (2011) state, “Identification of success or failure of innovation can be done through implementation phase” (p. 217). As a result, the problem itself lies within the leadership team members rather than the employees of Best Snacks. Based...
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...[pic] MILESTONE 1 – SCOPE DEFINITION SOLUTION Request for System Services The students should have identified several problems and may have presented them in list format. Some may provide general descriptions of problems while others may go to the extra effort of giving concrete examples. The sample RSS provided here represents a general description. Some students may have given more specific descriptions such as those found in the first column of the problem statement matrix. You might stress to the students that often user expectations are simply stated in terms of a new system that works! However, some users have very specific ideas or expectations of what software and technologies will be used. The important thing is that the systems analyst should listen to understand the user’s envisioned new system, without commenting, even if it seems ridiculous or premature at the time. Problem Statement Matrix Students should try to identify problems and also opportunities that were mentioned in the narrative. It is possible they might have identified different ones and have stated completely different values for each of the cells. There is more than one right answer in systems analysis. There is also more than one wrong answer. Students should be able to defend their answers with specific statements from the case study exhibits. In this milestone enough information was provided to be able to quantify some but not all annual benefits. The form that follows illustrates...
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...consisting of 4 steps, identify the problem , generate ideas, gather ideas into related groups, create the affinity diagram. Refer to page 142 for an example. Brainstorming - In a brainstorming session all participants spout out ideas which are written down without judgement. Cause and effect diagram - Also known as Ishikawa diagram or fishbone diagram. It shows the relationships between causes and problems. Critical path chart - A chart of critical tasks in a project. If any task in the critical path is delayed, the entire project will be delayed. Firewall - Firewalls filter traffic to ensure that unwanted traffic does not reach vulnerable systems. Firewall appliance - A self-contained firewall solution. It includes hardware and software to provide security protection for a network. Firewall policy - A document that identifies what traffic to allow or block. A firewall policy is often used to implement rules on the firewall. Gantt chart - A bar chart used to show a project schedule. Gantt charts are commonly used in project management. Gantt charts can be used in risk management plans. Milestone - A scheduled event for a project. It indicates the completion of a major task or group of tasks. Milestones are used to track a project’s progress. Milestone plan chart - A graphical representation of major milestones. It shows the time relationship of milestones to each other. It also shows dependencies, if any. Plan of action and milestones (POAM) - A document used to...
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