comprehensive proposal

Ass 2 Requirements

Purpose: To evaluate your capability to use a
systematic process (i.e., SDLC discussed in Topic 4
of the subject) to make a comprehensive proposal
to a sponsor to get approval for selecting,
developing, and implementing an information
system (also loosely called implementing an
information system in the UIG), which could help
the chosen organization by :

Improving an existing system

Introducing a new system

Creating a new business opportunity

Improving organisational productivity

#

Assignment 2 Requirements(Cont…)

For the purpose of better utilizing the content and
knowledge discussed in the unit, Suggested
Information Systems for Assignment 2 include:

ERP systems, CRM systems, SCM Systems, Decision
Support Systems, Executive Information Systems,
Enterprise Portals, Data Warehouse & Data Mining
Applications, Data Analytics/Business
Intelligence/Business Analytics Applications, and
Knowledge Management Systems, and Collaboration
Systems.

Alternatively an integrated information system with
combined features of several systems mentioned above.

The focus of A2 is NOT on an App or a RFID type
applications, but a system directed above.

#

Assignment 2 Content-1

Discussion of Organizational Context

Good summary (concise but not over simplifying)
and presentation of organizational context
(including such information as industry, visions,
missions, business processes).

Discussion of External and Internal Environments

Good discussion of internal and external
environments; Could Apply (via a tailored
approach) such tools as Porter’ Five Forces Model,
SWOT Model

Good discussion of market trend and international
best practices of strategic uses of IS/IT in the
market where the organization is competing in.

#

Assignment 2 Content-2

Identification of the Problem and Opportunity for IS/IT

Good discussion of identifying the problem and the
opportunity for IS/IT

Such discussion should link to your discussion of
Internal and External Environments

Justification of the Chosen System

Good feasibilities studies; Good justification and
communication of reasons for the selection proposed
system; Good discussion of how the proposed system
will fit the organization and support the strategic goals
of the organization; Good discussion of advantages and
disadvantages of alternative systems and decision
making process of selecting the appropriate system.

#

Assignment 2 Content-3

System Analysis and System Design

Good system analysis and functional specifications for the
proposed system; Clear and well established deliverables of the
proposed system; Clear description of how information needs
were investigated and researched (e.g., in consultation with,
talked to….); Good discussion of design of the proposed system.

Development, Testing and Implementation

Good discussion of development activities; Good discussion of
how required hardware and software will be acquired (or
developed); Good discussion of testing activities (e.g., including
unit testing, system testing, integration testing and user
acceptance testing); Good discussion of training approaches and
activities; Good discussion of conversion approach and process;
Good discussion integration and security & privacy issues.