BSA/411 Process Analysis and System Concept Development

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Submit a 3- to 4-page paper consisting of the following:

  • Continuing with the business application system described from Week Two, provide a description of how process analysis and the development of the system concept can be applied in the development of the proposed business application system.

For Week 2, you came up with a Business Application XYZ (Whatever name you came up with)~ Week 2- Business Application Proposal Feedback.doc 

For Week 3, there were supposed to be diagrams compared for the Business Application XYZ - I never got this done?

For Week 4, the paper is to address the new business process or workflow changes as a result of the NEW software application. ~ This is what i need  

For example, UOP came up with a NEW Classroom which is really a new application.  As a result, it changes HOW we go to class, post and respond, etc.  In the old classroom, there were DQs posted for students to respond by a due date.  In the NEW Classroom, students can select discussion starters from the readings.  In the old classroom, materials were in a different workspace.  In the NEW Classroom, all material is integrated. 

The entire classroom process has changed.  When companies bring in new systems, the user workflow and/or process changes.  Systems do not come in and everything stays the same.  The students must name the business processes and what has changed.

Does this make sense?


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Running Head: Business Application System Proposal Business Application System Proposal Lindsey King BSA/411 May 25, 2014 Karen Miles 1 Running Head: Business Application System Proposal 2 Incorrect spacing Business Application System Proposal This paper will give a summary level description of a proposed tracking system for supplies to be used by a drilling company. Constraints for the implementation of this new tracking system would include manpower. Employees are used to the manual system, and fears using an automated system that involves new hardware and software. Budget is another constraint. Most of the budget is allocated to the cost of purchasing the new system, which not only includes the software, but also a new computer to run the advanced program, plus the cost of the license per user.. Employee training is also a constraint. Only selected employees can be trained to use the new system. Hence, part of the training includes the development of a user’s manual that will document step-by-step procedures on how to use the system. The last possible constraint is the schedule for the transitioning to the new system. In order to facilitate a smooth transition, most software companies suggest letting the old and the new system overlap for a time, called a transition period, until it is certain the new system is efficiently working as intended. . In addition to the survey, information regarding the company’s processes must be gathered. This information includes the business requirements for purchasing and maximum capacity of the storage area. The success and speed of the implementation depends, in part, on the thoroughness of the information-gathering step (Curran, & Ladd, Running Head: Business Application System Proposal 3 2000). When sufficient information is gathered, the developers build a prototype tracking system, which is customized to the specific business requirements of the company. The new system will undergo a test run. The company will upload real information into the system to test its real time tracking capabilities for several weeks. System operators will do multiple data verification to check the efficiency of the system. During the test run, the system developers will also train selected company employees to operate and become proficient in running the system. topologies and the way in which network peripherals connect to one another. Errors in the system can be easily identified and isolated by following the model closely. Each peripheral can be tested separately to determine if, and where, the system failed to communicate, and transport data to the other peripheral units. The system’s physical design, therefore, allows for easy troubleshooting and faster recovery (Majewski, 2005). Once the final and modified version of the software is ready, it is loaded onto a server, where it can be retrieved and installed on individual computers for different users. Each user can retrieve and work on a specific module of the software, then restore it on the server. However, the data will only reside on the server for real time update and tracking. During the transitioning phase, automated real time tracking and manual tracking will be done for a couple of weeks. The parallel tracking systems will be compared and the performance of the new system will be evaluated against the old system. Once the new system is fully integrated and proven to work efficiently, the old system will be phased out in compliance with regulations. According to GAAP mandate, whenever there is a new accounting system, the old data must be kept within the facility Running Head: Business Application System Proposal 4 and made available upon request. Another backup data should also be stored outside the company, usually in a safety deposit box. Although it rarely happen, it is not impossible that a complete transitioning will occur once the new software is implemented. In this instance, the old system is immediately phased out once the new system is in place. This usually occurs when the old system can no longer cope with the current business requirements of the company, or when the company cannot afford to purchase new hardware and the existing one cannot run both systems. This choice is allowed if there are hard copies of the old system’s records that can be filed and easily retrieved upon request (Stockley, 2010). The company usually assigns an in-house team, which receives intensive training from the software developers, to manage slight internal modifications to the software to cope with the changing business demands of the company. However, the software developers should do serious changes, such as the creation of new modules. In conclusion, the implementation of the new tracking system will boost the company’s competitive edge and efficiency. Problems arising from late delivery of supplies, which causes delay in job completion and customer dissatisfaction, are no longer an issue with an automated and real time tracking system that monitors expected delivery dates of supplies. Running Head: Business Application System Proposal 5 References: Blaha, M., & Rumbaugh, J. (2005). Object-Oriented Modeling and Design with UML (2nd ed.). Prentice Hall. Retrieved from http://www.cs.toronto.edu/~jm/2507S/Notes04/OOA.pd Curran, T., & Ladd, A. (2000). SAP R/3 Business Blueprint: Understanding Enterprise Supply Chain Management. Prentice Hall. Retrieved from http://sappdf.blogspot.com/2010/08/sap-r3-business-blueprint-understanding.html Heba. (2007). Rational Unified Process (RPU). Retrieved from http://searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com/definition/Rational-Unified-Process Majewski , S. (2005). Designing Enterprise-Level Business Systems. Retrieved from http://blogs.dotnetnerds.com/steve/articles/298.aspx. Stockley, D. (2010). Implementing new business systems successfully. Retrieved from http://derekstockley.com.au/lgpro.html Running Head: Business Application System Proposal 6 Organization (20%) – 0 – 3 points for 15 point paper. The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. 1. Purpose/Objective of the paper is presented and is immediately clear. 2. Sections support the objective and cover the topics. 3. Approach of subject matter is presented in a logical flow. 4. Conclusion/recommendations follow logically from the body of the paper 2.0 – points received. All papers require an introduction. An introduction states the subject to be discussed within the paper. For this week, the subject was selecting a business system application that would address a business issue or opportunity. Secondly, the introduction must state the 3 most important points within the reading assignment and relate how these barriers are encountered during business analysis. Content/Development/Analysis (60%) – 0 – 9 points for a 10 point paper. Covers and addresses the required components including all the requirements for the paper in terms of subject. 1. Includes additional areas that support the required topic. 2. Provides insight throughout the paper. 3. Provides justification on pros and cons 4. Sufficient research to cover the topics and components. 5. Provides justification on points and issues. 6. Shows understanding and application of information technology from an overall perspective. 7. Explored, understands and presented key areas 7.0 – points received – The paper contained some very good information. However, the paper does not meet the requirements for this week. It appears to be providing a summary discussion of points for collecting requirements. The paper did not select an actual system to discuss and map to barriers. It does appear there is a lot of information that is not concisely presented as it is loaded with generalizations without insight in several areas. Students must have a good comprehension of the software, the modules and be able to explain from a user perspective. Mechanics/Clarity (20%) – 0 – 3 points for 15 point paper 1. APA Format (Abstract not required). Margins, references format correct, quotes, citation; running head and page numbers correct; font size is 12-point. 2. Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure (PLEASE TURN ON YOUR SPELL CHECKER). 3. Define out of the ordinary terms and analogies. 4. All content is relevant to the topic/subject; sentences add value to the paper. 5. Words used are precise and unambiguous. 6. Transitions between sentences/ paragraphs/sections help maintain the flow of thought. 7. Does not exceed the word count. Title papers and References are not counted as part of the word count. There must be at least 2 references are required for all written 2.0 – points received. Overall, good job on meeting the APA requirements. There needs to be a running head label on the cover page. Please review the paper requirements each week. Running Head: Business Application System Proposal assignments. Paper Grade: 11(The paper was late. There is a 20% deduction for late papers. I will only deduct 1 point this week. All future late papers will received 20% deduction) FINAL GRADE: 10 7
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