MGT 321
System Build Project
For this project, you will design a system for the organization of your choosing. This could be for a current or former employer or some fictitious organization (Banks Against Blight LLC). The system you design might be data storage, telecommunications, e-commerce, accounting information, manufacturing process system, inventory management, or some other system approved by your instructor.
You will discover (or create, if you choose a fictional organization) and explain the main systems in place, discuss the integration, and explain how the data collected by these systems helps the organization make decisions and carry out the strategic plan.
This project must meet the written communication skills at a
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Reveals new approaches to thinking about the problem space 10. Helps automate the managerial processes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decision_support_system
Some disadvantages of data in DSS are: • Flaws or errors in the software or system • Modeling incompatability • Lack comprehension use • False complete reliance on technology that excludes the managerial process
o Explore different implementation processes The former method of creating spreadsheets with VLOOKUP and pivot tables would suffice except that it is an extremely time consuming process. A more streamlined process for gathering and reporting data was needed and a relational database was the most cost-efficient and practical solution. Microsoft Office suite was already licensed and thus no additional costs were involved.
o Define the process chosen The process chosen includes design of a Grass Cut Database using Microsoft Access. The process: 1) Based on existing spreadsheets, create a “features document” and ask for explanation on those items which may be unclear using MS Word’s comments feature 2) Develop a phase plan for execution 3) Test, test, and test 4) Finalize database o Explore security issues for this system: The main database file
The part of the job of the analyst in identifying a business need that looks interesting and enjoyable to me would be engaging the stakeholders (organization management, sponsors/champions, and system users among other stakeholders) in identifying the various business requirements. This, in my view, is one of the crucial areas because it would allow me as an analyst to understanding the state of an existing system and determine how a new system would impact on the business performance of an organization. Without a clear picture of the business requirements, there is a high likelihood that a new system would not bring the anticipated results. I would use my interviewing skills to get the different perspectives of the stakeholders as an initial step in system development. It is clear to me that interviewing, as a method of gathering business requirements, is sometimes cumbersome and time consuming. However, I am of the view that with the right skills in conducting interviews, an analyst can be able to probe deeper on issues and challenges of an existing system and the specifications that a new system is expected to meet. I would achieve this through conducting individual interviews, joint interviews as well as forming focus groups.
The lab begins with a simple example of query development using Access; then, evolves to more complex queries which the student should perform after completing the first exercise. The student can create a query with the wizard, with query design view, or with SQL statements. The Northwind database will be used again in this lab.
As part of our MIS 4163 class, we are going to work in a project that will prepare a system design for the application we select. Our team, the Purple Pirates, is a team composed of 5 people. We have selected to put together the design for a service order and invoicing application for an auto repair business. We have named our project ARS which stands for Auto Repair System.
- Helps to identify opportunities in the market place. - Minimize the risk of doing business. - Uncovers and identifies potential problems. - Create benchmarks and helps track progress. - Evaluating the success of the business.
My name is Dr. Nicole Runyon and I am very much looking forward to working with all of you. I live in Northern Michigan (in the Northern Lower Peninsula). I have a passion – facilitating and teaching online! It's a great opportunity for me to share my experiences while at the same time learning
The purpose of this project is to conduct an analysis research into the implementation and management of this business enterprise system. This project deals with developing and upgrading the computer system to handle to daily work load of our business while being able to conduct communication between sites and data back-up. Furthermore, we will analyze other various architectures features such as: system requirements, architecture selection, resources and timeline, security and the
The system champion will be responsible for leading the team and that particular team will come together and determine the expectations of the project while creating a project plan. The assembled team must get a list together of goals needed to accomplish within the new system and access the way these goals are going to be accomplished. The goal of the information system is to process and store data while keeping information safe and secure for the organization and within this process the important goals need to be understood by all members of the team, and implemented within the system. There are surveys given to the implementation team, and staff members so that the goals are identified by the importance it holds and will play within the process. Once the goals are determined the team is ready to find a vendor who fits the requirements by creating a list of all vendors to send a request for a proposal to the chosen vendors. The only time an organization accepts a request from the chosen vendors is when and if they are willing to do a demonstration for the staff and team members on the site. This on-site demonstration will help the staff to have a better understanding of the system while making an informed decision based on the information presented. This demonstration will also help the implementation team decide which vendor produces the better system while meeting the
Discuss the system development methodology used? If information systems are acquired from off-the-shelf products, what is the process of procurement that is used in the organisation?
Make sure I understand what the user intends to do and what version of Excel the customer is using.
Iain’s & Co. are a large building company that currently employ a team of IT technicians to help them manage their IT infrastructure and their IT users. They recently have taken over a similar small company that employs technical staff in the same way. Iain’s & Co. feel that they need a centralised IT support system that will monitor, track and report problems that have been identified by their IT users across both sites. Iain’s & Co. have hired me as their Systems Analyst to provide them better solutions to manage their IT Supports system.
Information-gathering techniques are the core of systems analysis. According to Valacich “At the outset, you must collect information about the information systems that are currently in use. You need to find out how users would like to improve the current systems and organizational operations with new or replacement information systems.” (p. 126). The first information-gathering technique would be individual interviews. Each interview should be well planned out. It should be scheduled when the interviewee has time and the intention of the interview should be explained beforehand. An interview guide or checklist should be created for each interview. During the interview ask both open-ended and close-ended questions, listen closely to what the interviewee has to say, and take notes during the interview. Interview a wide range of personnel from everyday users to management.
Some good and some bad things may come about when doing this. The good can be seen as getting to know the members in the different departments and developing a relationship with them by working together. A bad thing that can come from this is they may feel like it is wasted time. Because some managers may feel like they know all the different aspects so there isn’t much new or different to learn. Another bad situation that may arise is when there is a bad seed in the group who is unwilling to accept the new change.
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