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: Apply contemporary information systems analysis and design methods and techniques to real-world case studies. Apply systems analysis and design concepts, modelling and project management techniques to real-world case studies. Effectively communicate ideas using tools and techniques of systems analysis and design.
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. Assignments that do not adhere to this requirement will be deemed as being the result of collusion or plagiarism. This may lead to severe academic penalties as outlined in USQ Policy Library: Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. It is your own responsibility to ensure the integrity of your work. Refer to the USQ Policy Library for more details: Academic Integrity Policy Academic Integrity Procedure.
Assignment 2 Details
Using the same chosen organisation in Assignment 1 and building upon the work you
have already completed you need to undertake the following tasks:
TASK 1: Time Management Plan
Students are required to provide an effective time management plan that will lead to successful
submission of your assignment 2 (Report), and the completion of the required activities that
included in this assignment.
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: “TO BE” Process
Develop a “TO BE” process diagram by using Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN)
or Unified Modelling Language (UML). The “TO BE” diagram should show the improvement
of the process flow of your chosen organisation.
TASK 3: Comparing “AS IS” and “TO BE” Process
Compare the “AS IS” process diagram that you provided in the assignment 1, and “TO BE”
process diagram to assess the impact of change and prepare a briefing note for the
organisational change management team regarding the anticipated impact of the system. You
should make recommendations to the team on how these impacts can be managed.
TASK 4: Physical and Logical Network
Based on “TO BE” process diagram from Task 2, what physical and logical network topology
would you recommend for your chosen organisation to execute the entire process?
TASK 5: Testing
What types of testing should be performed? What types of test data should be used? The testing
in relation to the new Information Systems developed to automate the organisation process?
Please clarify this.
TASK 6: Training
Identify the specific groups of people who need training on the new system. For each group,
describe the type of training you would recommend and list the topics you would cover.
TASK 7: System Changeover
Develop a plan for system changeover for your chosen organisation. Discuss the method that
should be used for systems changeover to enable “TO BE” process in the organisation.
TASK 8: Report to Top Management
Assume you have completed the design and implementation phases of your project for your
chosen organisation. 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 9: Presentation/Report Structure
This task includes the cover page (title page) for your report and the report must be written with
clarity and professionalism in mind.
TASK 10: References
All documents cited in your assignment must be listed 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: