Enterprise Systems
1. Provide a clear description of an enterprise system and describe how it works.
In today’s competitive environment, especially in global business, organizations find it
necessary to simplify the ways they manage every functional department within an organization.
As such, many organizations have turned to enterprise systems as a way to accomplish this task.
An enterprise system typically consists of a set of interconnected software modules which
support many internal business processes. Organizations implementing such systems have a few
options to consider when considering an enterprise system. Typically, they must choose between
an out of the box or customized solution. In an out of the box scenario, the organization
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As such, enterprise systems allow departments
like finance, marketing, human resources and operations to function seamlessly, no matter where
they physically reside. They also allow an organization to manage business processes, information flows and reporting, which is paramount when conducting any kind of business
today.
2. Discuss at least three (3) ways an enterprise system can provide value for a company.
Enterprise systems have proven to be invaluable to organizations since their inception, when
utilized properly. First, large organizations with many operating units in different locations have
used enterprise systems to enforce standard practices and data. Thus ensuring everyone conducts
business the same way. Secondly, enterprise systems help organizations respond rapidly to
customer requests for information or products. Manufacturing is better informed about producing
only what customers have ordered, procuring exactly the right amount of components or raw
materials to fill actual orders, staging production, and minimizing the time that components or
finished products are in inventory. Finally, enterprise systems software includes analytical
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When developing the plan, the purpose, current systems, rationale, overall strategy, implementation and budget should be considered. Thus, allowing the organization to see how the system will help the organization attain its goals, both short and long term. Organizations should also consider the five major variables of project management, which are scope, time, cost, quality and risk. By defining what work is or is not included, the amount of time required, the overall cost, how well the end product will satisfy management and potential problems, organizations better set themselves up for a successful integration. Finally, it is imperative for management at all levels, to support and back the development and integration of the information system. By doing so, it will be received well by employees and technical staff within the organization. It will also ensure maximum participation in the process, which will result in a more successful integration. According to (McManus, 2014) the most rewarding and successful projects tend to be those that require a high degree of intervention and problem solving where the team can use its creative capacity and energy to the
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...mensions correctly it will cause employees to become engaged, evolved and help with decision making in the organisation.
Managers that are not a part of the developmental phase are unaware of how systems are designed making it difficult to communicate its capabilities to the end-users. The purpose for developing the software was to ensure the check imaging and endorsing process of shared branch transactions would be more efficient for the end-user instead it was complicated and time consuming. End-users were not involved in the design phase of the ITC system therefore they could not convey their expectations and/or needs. Inadequate involvement of users in the design process is cited as a major factor contributing to the shortfall between expectation and reality (Damodaran, L., 1996). There are advantages to end-user involvement such as; improved levels of acceptance, accurate user requirements and better understanding of the system resulting in more effective participation.
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* An increase in the confidence of customers and other interested parties as to the consistent performance of the organization.
The development of a true science of management, so that the best method for performing each task could be determined.
1. It helps in developing individual and improving the project by building on the individual assets of the team;
Enabling all the people that are concerned with constructing, implementing projects and planning is that they understand the process of the project, which needs to be followed through the life of the project entirely (Archibald, Filippo, & Filippo, n.d.).
The ERP system allows a strategic flow of information between all areas within an enterprise in a consistently productive manner.
In order to be more productive and accurate, most of the companies depend on use of technology, with the help of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. (Olsen, and Saetre, 2007).
Explain how the company’s value-chain activities can be better linked to create value for the company.
My interest in the field of information management was triggered when I began developing small projects. As a group, we designed and developed a few mid-term projects in third year of engineering – a banking system portal, a website for my college, and a training and placement office software. I was the lead in developing a hotel management system, which was awarded the “Best Project” prize at the intra college project competition. These projects made
When planning a new project, how the project will be managed is one of the most important factors. The importance of a managers will determine the success of the project. The success of the project will be determined by how well it is managed. Project management is referred to as the discipline that entails the processes of carefully planning, organizing, controlling, and motivating the organization resources so as to foster and facilitate the achievement of specific established and desired goals and meet the specific criteria of success required in the organization (Larson, 2014). Over the course of this paper I will be discussing and analyzing the importance of project management.