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Assignment Details and Requirements
You are the System Analyst involved in studying the creation & implementation of a new information system for an organization.
Choose one of the following organizations.
#1 - A hotel in Singapore
#2 - A childcare centre which conducts nursery and kindergarten lessons
#3 - [you may propose another type of organization - must obtain approval from the lecturer]
Conduct library / Internet research on the typical operations of your chosen organization and use the information gathered to write a report. Your report must answer the following questions / sections and include all factors stated below. Each of the 10 points in the table below must be reproduced into your answer, ie your answer has 10 sections. You must use terms found within this subject. You are encouraged to look up various textbooks and journals to find these terms and to gain additional knowledge on this subject through exploration. You may need to do independent research and learning if topics are not yet covered. S/N Description
In your Part 1 answer, state your full name and student ID, and the choice of organization, at the top (start) of your first page.
1 Provide an introduction to the organization that is relevant to rest of the answers. Suggestion: type of business, core concern, stakeholders.
2 State the main business goal of the new IS. Provide a brief explanation. (Chapter 1 & 5)
3 Draw a flowchart of the main business process that is to be automated. Provide a brief explanation of the flowchart. (Chapter 2)
4 Identify the classes and give a 1 line description for each class (Write the answer in a table). Draw a simple (domain) class diagram which shows the name, attributes, relationship (including the multiplicity) (Chapter 3 & 7).
5 Compare the choices in systems acquisition for this organization. (Chapter 4)
6 Identify 3 objectives for this project (using SMART method). Justify your choices. (Chapter 5)
7 Prepare a brief feasibility study report for the proposed system. (Chapter 5)
8 Write a brief statement of requirements (about 1 page long) for this information system. Your answer must include different types of requirements (eg functional and non-functional). (Chapter 6)
9 Draw a use case diagram for this system.(Chapter 7)
10 Develop a conceptual model for the proposed information system. (Chapter 7)
The conceptual model consists of the following:
- Use case diagram - already provided in #9
- Domain Class diagram - already provided in #4
- Storyboard
- Hardware, software and network components (just a list).
Importance must be placed on how the PISDM principles are cleared outlined and how they are applied in context to the issue.
You are required to consult and fully reference a MINIMUM of 5 references from 3 different sources of information (e.g., book; www; journal article from the full-text databases; current affairs magazine; newspaper etc.). The use of WIKIPEDIA online encyclopaedia is NOT allowed. You must use the APA Referencing system to acknowledge your sources of information (both in-text, and as a reference list at the end).
*Note: All assignment copies are to be handed in to lecturers on the specific due date agreed upon. Late submission of assignment copies handed in to program managers will have marks deducted in accordance to the late work policy stated in this study guide.
Assignment format
1. Write your name clearly on the cover page using the Lecturer's Comment Form
2. Your assignment should be type-written.
3. Spacing 1.5 with font size 12 using Arial script and justified
4. Include page no.
5. Include a Reference Page at the end of your assignment.
6. There will be penalty for plagiarism!
APA
You are required to consult and fully reference a MINIMUM of 5 references from 3 different sources of information (e.g., book; www; journal article from the full-text databases; current affairs magazine; newspaper etc.)
Word count - 2000 words