...produces plastic parts for fans. In San Jose, CA Riordan has its corporate office. The research and development office is located in their corporate office in San Jose, CA. Their Parent Company is Riordan Industries, INC. Riordan Industries, INC. is known as a Fortune 1000 company, which has revenues in excess of $1billion. (Apollo Group, 2013) Mr. Hugh McCouley, COO of Roirdan Manufacturing has issued a service request, SR-rm-022, stating he would like to be able to take advantage of state-of-the art, sophisticated information technology within their Human Resource Department. Mr. McCouley is desiring to integrate his existing HR tools into a single integrated application with using today’s existing tools within the HR system. This service request will affect all locations within the plant. The expected result of this request will define the business requirements for the development within the HR System that will support the objective. The objective is to create a system design and a project implementation plan which is required for project completion. I have been brought in to be a systems analysis to analyze the HR for Riordan Manufacturing. The needs of the business and current technical resources must first be defined before the analysis can begin. The current HIRS system, as well as, a part of the ERP system and separate from branch offices, was installed in 1992. The HIRS system is part of Riordan Manufacturing...
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...Brandon D. Echols 1/10/2014 Unit 2 Research Assignment System Analysis and Design refers to the process of examining a business situation with intent to improving through bettering procedures and methods. System analysis and design relates to shaping organizations, improving performance and achieving objectives for profitability and growth. Systems development can generally be thought of as two components: Systems analysis and Systems design. System design is the process of basically planning a business system or replace/complement an existing system. Planning on what can be done, understanding of the old system is use to determine on how computers can be used to make its operation more effective. System analysis, the process of gathering and interpreting facts, diagnosing problems, and using the information to recommend improvement to a system or systems. Topic headings that I discovered when requirement analysis was searched was giving definition to a business and a computer science. In business and computer science describes the same definition to the process of user expectations for a new or modified product that’s relevant and detailed. According to the website http://searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com/, the requirement analysis gives same definition. Out of all the definitions that Ive read, this website gives me the best definition. It also mentions further that it involves frequent communication with system users to determine specific feature expectations...
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... | |Module Title: |Systems Analysis & Design | |Programme: |Computer Science/Computer Science with Business Informatics | |Level: |Level 5 | |Awarding Body: |Plymouth University | |Module Leader: |Nikita Mazurov | |Format: |Systems Analysis and Design Portfolio Document | |Presentation: |No | |Any special requirements: |No | |Word Limit: |Between 1500-2000 words. | |Deadline date for submission: |Week 10, specifically: Wednesday, 12th August 2015, 12:00 pm (noon). | |Learning outcomes to be examined |Demonstrate an understanding of how business needs determine system design. | |in this assessment:...
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... | |Module Title: |Systems Analysis & Design | |Programme: |Computer Science/Computer Science with Business Informatics | |Level: |Level 5 | |Awarding Body: |Plymouth University | |Module Leader: |Nikita Mazurov | |Format: |Systems Analysis and Design Portfolio Document | |Presentation: |No | |Any special requirements: |No | |Word Limit: |Between 1500-2000 words. | |Deadline date for submission: |Week 10, specifically: Wednesday, 12th August 2015, 12:00 pm (noon). | |Learning outcomes to be examined |Demonstrate an understanding of how business needs determine system design. | |in this assessment:...
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...Analysis, Modeling, and Design COURSE DESCRIPTION: Systems development life cycle, analysis and design techniques, information systems planning and project identification and selection, requirements collection and structuring, process modeling, data modeling, design of interface and data management, system implementation and operation, system maintenance, and change management implications are covered in this course, as are the globalization issues in systems. Students will use current methods and tools such as rapid application development, prototyping, and visual development. Course Rationale: Analysis, modeling and design is a foundation course for all IS professionals. In today’s business environment, information systems are continuously being developed, updated, or reengineered and as an IS professional you can be assured you will play some role in the system analysis or design of those systems. That role may be as a customer, user, or developer; understanding requirements or expectations from the different perspectives is critical to a successful development process. GOALS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES: GOALA: The student will gain an understanding of the relationship of systems analysis and design to business problem solving and computer applications. Learning Outcome:Students will be able to: A-1 Identify stakeholders...
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...phases in the systems development life cycle (SDLC). These phases include systems planning and selection, systems analysis, system design, and system implementation and operation. The first phase is system planning and selection, which identifies the need for building information systems. This phase also covers the scope, cost, and schedule of building information systems. The second phase is the systems analysis phase, which is the actual study of the current procedures and the requirements needed. The third phase is system design, which is broken into two parts called the logical design and physical design. The logical design concentrates on the business aspect of the system, whereas the physical design pertains to the technical specifications. Finally, the fourth phase is the system implementation and operation phase. This phase implements the system by installing the hardware or software of the system. Other forms of implementation include programming, user training, and documentation. 2. If someone at a party asked me what a business/systems analyst was and why anyone would want to be one, I would first explain what a business/systems analyst is. I would tell them that a business analyst studies the problems and needs of an organization and determines the best approach to solving those needs. I would also tell them it is a job worth wanting because it is one of the best technology jobs in the field today. 3. It is important to use systems analysis and design...
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...Riordan Manufacturing HRIS Analysis University of Phoenix BSA/375 July 15, 2010 Riordan Manufacturing HRIS Analysis The ability to analyze and study the needs of an organization is an essential skill for a systems analyst. A systems analyst uses the concept of analysis and design to maintain and improve their information systems. The main goal of systems analysis and design is to improve organizational systems, typically through applying software that can help employees accomplish key business tasks more easily and efficiently (citation). The first steps that need to be taken in systems improvement are research and analyzing the scope and feasibility of a new project. Systems Analysis Approach The information-gathering technique and design method proposed for this project is the Rapid Application Development method, acronym RAD. The RAD methodology is a process in which research of user requirements is compiled before producing any detailed system design documents. Using this approach decreases the time needed to design and implement new systems. Factors of Successful Analysis The Rapid Application Development method incorporates using three different approaches of systems analysis. These sub-approaches are Prototyping, Computer-Assisted Software Engineering Tools, and Joint Application Design. By using the three different perspectives, RAD streamlines the entire systems analysis and design process. Prototyping Prototyping is the building...
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...Manufacturing is a global plastics manufacturer employing 550 people with projected annual earnings of $46 million. The company is wholly owned by Riordan Industries, a Fortune 1000 enterprise with revenues in excess of $1 billion. Its products include plastic beverage containers produced at its plant in Albany, Georgia, custom plastic parts produced at its plant in Pontiac, Michigan, and plastic fan parts produced at its facilities in Hangzhou, China. The company's research and development is done at the corporate headquarters in San Jose. Riordan's major customers are automotive parts manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, the Department of Defense, beverage makers and bottlers, and appliance manufacturers. The company was founded by Dr. Riordan, a professor of chemistry, who had obtained several patents relative to processing polymers into high tensile strength plastic substrates. Sensing the commercial applications for his patents, Dr. Riordan started Riordan Plastics, Inc. in 1991. Initially, the company's focus was on research and development and the licensing of its existing patents, but in 1992 Dr. Riordan obtained venture capital which he used to purchase a fan manufacturing plant in Pontiac, MI. At that time, the company's name was changed to "Riordan Manufacturing, Inc." In 1993, the company expanded into the production of plastic beverage containers when it acquired a manufacturing plant in Albany, GA. The company's most recent expansion took place in 2000 when it opened its...
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...work entitled “Responsibilities of the Technical System analyst in the InfoTech dept. of the LPU” submitted to the “LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY”, is a record of an original work done by me under the guidance of “Mr HARSIMRAN SINGH”, and this project work has not performed the basis for the award of any Degree or diploma/fellowship and similar project if any. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to acknowledge and extend my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have made the completion of this project titled “Responsibilities of the Technical System analyst in the InfoTech dept. of the LPU” possible. I am very grateful for the cooperation and interest of our respected teacher “Mr. HARSIMRAN SINGHwho helped a lot in the completion of my project. It would not have been possible without his help. In addition to the above, I would also like to thank the management and the authorities of ‘Lovely Professional University’ who provided us with all the facilities required to accomplish the task. PRABHJEET SINGH INDEX • INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The system analyst definition is derived from the term system analysis. A system analysis is a person, who studies the information systems components and interactions, and uses his expertise to coordinate and gives advices during its project. The system analyst is the person (or persons) who guides through...
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...case study is all about dilemma either want to build up the system or purchase ready software. Rafiq is a final year accounting student at UiTM Shah Alam decided to help his uncle who has a furniture business in Ipoh. Rafiq try to discover the problem that his uncle company faced which is the system used is not updated. Thus this will made the employee faced difficulty in order to record the daily transaction. Rafiq try to investigate the problem by asking several question to his friend and he get several solution for his problem. Which is either want to buy ready system or build up by them? To choose wisely, he needs to do several researches about previous system and also new system. We can see after this what Rafiq do in order get the better result about his problem. Several phase of research he need to do and he must carefully choose the system. This to make sure the system is compatible. 1) Apply SDLC approach to Rafiq situation. System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is used to organize the large number of activities needed to build a system. It specifies in an orderly manner proceed through these activities to develop systems. In other words, SDLC is a phase that Rafiq’s need to recognize in order to build a new system for his company. There are five phases that Rafiq need to recognize which is system Planning, Analysis, Design, Construction and Maintenance. 1. System Planning * Initiate system planning – strategic and operation. This is an initial...
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...Questions #7 IT 193 - Systems Analysis & Design Chapter 7: Development Strategies 1. Describe the trend that views software as a service rather than a product. What effect has this trend had on software acquisition options? * The concept of software as a service is redefining the way that companies develop and deploy their information systems. People in various companies expect traditional packaged applications to be replaced by web-based services that remove the responsibility for installation, maintenance, and upgrades from a company’s in-house staff. https://www.coursehero.com/file/8417844/Chapter7-ReviewQuestions/ 2. Explain the difference between horizontal application software and vertical application software. * A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a horizontal application. An accounting package is a good example of a horizontal application because it can be utilized by many different businesses. In contrast, a software package developed to handle information requirements for a specific type of business is called a vertical application. https://www.coursehero.com/file/8417844/Chapter7-ReviewQuestions/ 3. What is the most common reason for a company to develop its own information system? Give two other options why a company might choose the in-house approach. * In addition to numerous outsourcing options, a company can choose to develop it own systems, or purchase, possibly...
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...Developing a Successful Real Estate Information System Plan Jon A. Snyder Park University Management/Computer Information Systems IS 315 Computer Sys Analysis & Design I Annette M. Story February 27, 2012 Abstract Since information systems become more and more important in our today’s society, business firms, organizations, and individuals rely on these systems to manage their daily business and social activities. Hence, it becomes more and more important not only to support the efficient development of such systems but the modification and adaption of once deployed information systems need to be supported, too. Since complex requirements and the technical progress of computer systems lead to a high complexity of computer systems, the use of software models helps to manage system’s complexity and provides a tool for communication and documentation purposes. In particular for web-based information systems, a number of model driven approaches were developed. However, I believe that compared to the user interface layer and the persistency layer, there could be a better support of consistent approaches providing a suitable architecture for the consistent model driven development of business logic from early analysis until system maintenance. Analyzing and Developing a Successful Real Estate Information System Plan System analysis and design consists of four major phases and they are the planning phase, the analysis phase, the design phase and the implementation...
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...class tickets, rare and special foods from across the globe, and other high end gifts like jewelry and vacation packages (Dennis, 2013). With that in mind Kudler Foods systems analyst has identified three methods for gathering the correct requirements necessary to create a system for the Frequent Shopper Program. Research will be extensive and could be timely, however Kudler Foods plans to get a wide variety of input from the users, stakeholders, and management to guarantee success. On top of interviews and observations of users on the floor, Kudler Foods will also research inventory surplus and documents such as sets of legal forms, job descriptions to output examples like prototypes and layouts (Dennis, 2013). The first method discussed to gather all of this important information is more modern approach called prototyping. Followed up by another modern method of JAD (Joint Application Development) and will finish with more traditional measures. Prototyping is a key method that has a repetitive design and requires user feedback to build proper versions of the prototype. The information that is gathered by interview or documentation can be converted into a manageable physical system that can be studied hands on. Building a prototype system has the advantage of being able to be applied much like the actual system already in place. This presents a great opportunity to the team to find areas for improvement while eliminating areas they are no longer required. Once the prototype...
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...Abstract This paper is in response to Riordan Manufacturing service request SR-rm-004 and will analyze the HR system and how to integrate the existing tools in use today into a single application. Riordan is seeking an upgraded system for their human resources department. In this paper I will identify and describe each phase of this new system development life cycle project from beginning to end. We will break down each section to make sure that each phase of the project is well communicated and answer any questions that may arise. The COO of Riordan Manufacturing, requests an analysis of the HR system. The request is for an integration of the existing range of tools into one unified system. Riordan is looking for a modern information system for the human resources department. A system plan to improve human resources department information systems will be the basis of this summary. History and Background of Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing Inc. began with Dr. Riordan, a chemistry professor. Dr. Riordan received approval for a few patents that involved processing polymers into super strong plastic substrates. In 1991 Dr. Riordan started Riordan Plastics, Inc. after he discovered the commercial power and economic benefits of his patents. Riordan took on a new direction of paying more attention to research and development. He also made sure he maintained the licenses of those patents he had already obtained to help further is business...
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...Chapter 1 1. What is information systems analysis and design? Information systems analysis and design is a method used by companies ranging from IBM to PepsiCo to Sony to create and maintain information systems that perform basic business functions such as keeping track of customer names and addresses, processing orders, and paying employees. The main goal of systems analysis and design is to improve organizational systems, typically through applying software that can help employees accomplish key business tasks more easily and efficiently. 8. What is JAD? What is participatory design? JAD is a structured process in which users, managers, and analysts work together for several days in a series of intensive meetings to specify or review system requirements. The idea behind JAD is to structure the requirements determination phase of analysis and the reviews that occur as part of the design. Users, managers, and systems developers are brought together for a series of intensive structured meetings run by a JAD session leader. By gathering the people directly affected by an IS in one room at the same time to work together to agree on system requirements and design details, time and organizational resources are better managed. Group members are more likely to develop a shared understanding of what the IS is supposed to do. Chapter 2 3. What is an RFP, and how do analysts use one to gather information about hardware and system software? An RFP is a document provided...
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