Define and explain the fundamental concepts methods

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Reference no: EM131446141 , Length: word count:2700

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Objectives:

The assignment's overall objective is that the students should acquire an overview of principles, methods and techniques of systems development, and gather experience from a development project in which a specific development method is used. On successful completion of this assignment students should be able to:

1. Define and explain the fundamental concepts methods and techniques used in information systems analysis and design.

2. Apply contemporary information systems analysis and design methods and techniques to real world case studies.

3. Apply systems analysis and design concepts, modelling and project management techniques to real-world case studies.

4. Effectively communicate systems analysis and design methods and techniques to real world problems.

Assignment 1 Details

Students are expected to identify their "real-world" organisation. If some students do not have access to a "real-world" organisation, a fictitious organisation based on a real world organisation will be acceptable.

Finding a "real-world" organisation:

If you are linked to an organisation (government or private organisation for an example) ask what the need for improving the performance level or the process flow (for example; sales, order, or payment process), choose the highest priority and work around that.
Do you have any family or friends involved in the business organisation, or do you know anyone with a business organisation? Ask them about the performance level or the process flow type that they need (keep it simple).
Otherwise, do you have any friends with ideas for a business organisation? What would be the major performance level or the process flow type that they need for this organisation?
Do not try to solve all the problems for the organisation in the few weeks you have and just focus on one problem.

TASK 1: Organisation Background

Briefly introduce your chosen organisation in terms of name, the industry it operates within, products and services, clients, major competitors and competing for products/services, major processes, ownership, key personnel and key issues/challenges.

TASK 2: Time Management Plan

Students are required to provide an effective time management plan that will lead to successful submission of your assignment 1 (Report), and the completion of the required activities that included in this assignment.

TASK 2.1: Work Breakdown Structure

Develop a work breakdown structure (WBS) for your project with date, and summary of project activities. Use a table with columns for activity number, start date, finish date, activity name, activity description, planned action, status, and any other notes. The purpose of WBS is to identify each task in your project and include an estimated duration.

TASK 2.2: Task-Sequencing Approaches

After work breakdown structure (WBS) has been designed, students need to present the project details that are mentioned in the WBS using one of the following Task-Sequencing Approaches:

Network Scheduling
PERT Chart
Gantt Chart

TASK 3: Fact-Finding

Develop a fact-finding for planning and analysis in order to determine improvements in organisational processes. This fact-finding plan should include: interviews, documentation review, observation, questionnaires, and research.

TASK 4: Organisation Chart

Review and draw the organisation chart for your chosen organisation. Then, list the individuals (working at various levels of organisational structure) and their roles for those who you would like to interview. Prepare a list of objectives for each of the interviews you will conduct.

TASK 5: "AS IS" Process

Provide an "AS IS" process diagram by using Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN) or Unified Modelling Language (UML) notation. The "AS IS" diagram should explain the process flow of your chosen organisation. Then, explain which process flow in this diagram that you want to improve.

TASK 6: Report to Top Management

Assume you have completed the planning and analysis phases of your project for your chosen oganisation. Write a report to the top management (CEO). This report at a minimum should include the objectives, background, processes undertaken, scope, and recommendations to the top management (CEO).

TASK 7: Presentation/Report Structure

This task includes providing a cover letter and title page in your report and writing up your report with clarity and professionalism.

TASK 8: References

All documents cited in your assignment must list in a single alphabetical list at the end of the assignment. The following USQ Library Resources to assist you with referencing correctly using the Harvard Referencing System: https://www.usq.edu.au/library/referencing/harvardagps-referencing-guide.

Endnote Bibliography Software for managing referencing is available to you for free as a USQ Student: https://www.usq.edu.au/library/referencing/endnotebibliographic-software

Finally, there is no word limit for this assignment. We are looking for the quality, not for the quantity.

Attachment:- Assignment Instructions.rar

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3/31/2017 5:48:31 AM

Your assignment should have a professional look and feel; put your name, student number, course and semester only on the cover page. The rest of the assignment should look like a professional Systems Analyst’s report. Formatting Your Reference List. All documents cited in your assignment must be listed in a single alphabetical list at the end of the assignment.

3/31/2017 5:48:25 AM

Australian student, 2700 words, All documents cited in your assignment must list in a single alphabetical list at the end of the assignment. The following USQ Library Resources to assist you with referencing correctly using the Harvard Referencing System: This task includes providing a cover letter and title page in your report and writing up your report with clarity and professionalism. This assignment must be all your own work. It is acceptable to discuss course content with others to improve your understanding and clarify requirements, but solutions to assignment questions must be done on your own. You must not copy from anyone, including tutors and fellow students, nor allow others to copy your work. All assignments will be checked using collusion monitoring tools to ensure that each assignment is the original work of the submitting student.

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