Managing a Systems Development Project at Consumer and Industrial Products Inc

CIS3309 Assignment 3 Requirements Definition Page 1

CIS 3009

SEMESTER 2, 2012

Assignment 3 specification

Description

Marks out of

Wtg(%)

Due date

ASSIGNMENT 3

100.00

20.00

24 October 2012

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You must submit the assignment electronically by the due date via the EASE link on the study desk.

Instructions for submission:

1. Submit the file to EASE via the link SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT 3.

Sometimes, we use very good assignment answers as exemplars which we distribute to other students. If you are not amenable to this arrangement, please include a note to this effect at the end of your assignment.

SECTION A: CASE STUDY (50 marks)

Read the case study for this section attentively. The case study will be placed in the ASSESSMENT area of the Study Desk and is entitled: Managing a Systems Development Project at Consumer and Industrial Products, Inc.

Question 1 (15 marks)

Using the Motiwalla textbook, identify three criteria which influence the success or failure of an ERP implementation and are also represented in the case study. Describe each criterion and assess the project described in the case study in terms of that criterion.

Length: 300-400 words per criterion.

Example (you must NOT use this example)

Assume you choose to argue that the integration of legacy systems with the ERP is a key criterion for ERP implementation success. You would than explain the nature of legacy systems and why their integration with the ERP is a key criterion for implementation success. Then, you would discuss the case study in terms of the criterion, reviewing what was done and assessing the effectiveness of the process.

MARKING CRITERIA

1. Analysis chooses three appropriate criteria relevant to the case study.

2. Analysis demonstrates knowledge of relevant sections of the study material.

3. Analysis is grammatically sound and exhibits clarity and facility of expression.

4. Analysis is structurally sound, containing well-developed paragraphs.

5. Analysis demonstrates the ability to develop an argument and draw appropriate conclusions.

6. Analysis is free from spelling and punctuation errors.

7. Analysis demonstrates insight into the core issues and stimulates interest.

8. Analysis demonstrates an ability to apply theoretical knowledge to applied IS and Business problems.

9. Analysis demonstrates insight into the case study and derives appropriate conclusions.

CIS3309 Assignment 3 Requirements Definition Page 2

Question 2 (35 marks)

Read the section entitled Anderson's Concerns on the final page of the case study. In the role of Anderson, write a memorandum to the IS Director explaining the current situation, commenting on the problems (and successes) of the project thus far and presenting your plan of attack.

Length: 1000-1500 words.

MARKING CRITERIA

1. Memo addresses the requirements.

2. Memo demonstrates knowledge of relevant sections of the study material.

3. Memo is grammatically sound and exhibits clarity and facility of expression.

4. Memo is structurally sound, containing well-developed paragraphs, introduction and conclusion.

5. Memo demonstrates the ability to develop an argument and draw appropriate conclusions.

6. Memo is free from spelling and punctuation errors.

7. Memo demonstrates analytical capabilities.

8. Memo demonstrates insight into the core issues and stimulates interest.

8. Memo demonstrates an ability