MODULE 6 - MBA 703 (SADHYA) WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
process - ANSWER-a series of tasks that are completed in order to accomplish a goal
business process (IS) - ANSWER-a set of business activities performed by human
actors and/or the information system to accomplish a specific outcome
The better their processes, the more effective the business
Things a process can be - ANSWER-1. a strategy for achieving competitive advantage
2. achieves its goal in a unique way can set a company apart
3. eliminates costs can allow a company to lower its
prices (or retain more profit).
diagramming tool for documentation of business process - ANSWER-a formalized visual
language that provides systems analysts with the ability to describe the business
processes unambiguously, to visualize the business processes for systematic
understanding, and to communicate the business process for business process
management
business process diagramming tools - ANSWER-1. Business Process Modeling
Notation (BPMN),
2. Data Flow Diagram (DFD),
3. Unified Modeling Language (UML).
Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) - ANSWER-an extension of the traditional
flowchart method by
adding more diagramming elements for descriptions of business process.
The objective is to support business process
documentation by providing intuitive notations for business rules.
is short of the ability of system decomposition for large
information systems
Data Flow Diagram (DFD) - ANSWER-a top-down approach to understanding a system.
The top-down approach is consistent with the system concept that views a system in a
holistic manner and concerns an understanding of a system by examining the
components and their interactions within the system.
The data stores used in the process and generated data flows in the process are also
defined
,Unified Modeling Language (UML) - ANSWER-is a general-purpose modeling tool in the
field of software engineering for constructing all types of computerized systems.
includes a set of various types of diagrams with different subjects of modeling and
diversified graphics styles.
can provide detailed specifications for software engineering in many perspectives for
construction of information systems, but could be too complicated for documenting
business processes from the perspective of business process management.
document management system - ANSWER-stores and tracks documents and supports
the
following functions:
1. Versions and timestamps. The document management
system will keep multiple versions of documents. The most recent version of a
document is easy to identify and will be considered the default.
2. Approvals and workflows. When a process needs to be changed, the system will
manage both access to the
documents for editing and the routing of the document for approval.
3. Communication. When a process changes, those who
implement the process need to be made aware of the
changes. The document management system will notify the appropriate people when a
change to a document has been approved.
Versions and timestamps - ANSWER-1 of 3 functions supported by a document
management system
The document management system will keep multiple versions of documents. The most
recent version of a document is easy to identify and will be considered the default.
Approvals and workflows. - ANSWER-1 of 3 functions supported by a document
management system
When a process needs to be changed, the system will manage both access to the
documents for editing and the routing of the document for approval.
Communication. - ANSWER-1 of 3 functions supported by a document management
system
When a process changes, those who implement the process need to be made aware of
the changes. The document management system will notify the appropriate people
when a change to a document has been approved.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - ANSWER-software with a centralized database
that can be used to run an entire company
, Main components:
1. Computer Program
2. Centralized database
3. used to run an entire company
reinforces business processes; Best practices can be built into the ERP - a major selling
point for ERP
3 main components of an ERP - ANSWER-1. Computer program: a computer program,
which
means that it has been developed with specific logic and rules behind it. It is customized
and installed to work specifically for an individual organization
2. Centralized database: data is stored in a
single, central database. Centralization is key to
the success of an ERP
3. Used to run an entire company: used to manage an entire organization's operations.
Companies
can purchase modules that represent different functions within the organization such as
finance, manufacturing, and sales.
Critique of ERP - ANSWER-ERP systems commoditize business processes, driving all
businesses to use the same processes and thereby lose their uniqueness.
Prior to analyzing the problem, an analyst must...... - ANSWER-a) clearly identify the
problem,
b) gain approval for the project,
c) identify the stakeholders,
d) develop a plan to monitor the project.
Analysis phase of a project (5 steps) - ANSWER-1. Seek out and identify the details
2. Specify requirements
3. Decide which requirements are most important
4. Create a dialog showing how the user interacts with the existing system
5. Ask users to critique the list of requirements that have been developed
involves both the systems analyst and the users
design phase of a project (6 stps) - ANSWER-1. Design the hardware environment
2. Design the software
3. Design how the new system will interface with the users
4. Design hardware interfaces
5. Design database tables
6. Design system security
results in the components of the new system
being identified, including how they relate to one another
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
process - ANSWER-a series of tasks that are completed in order to accomplish a goal
business process (IS) - ANSWER-a set of business activities performed by human
actors and/or the information system to accomplish a specific outcome
The better their processes, the more effective the business
Things a process can be - ANSWER-1. a strategy for achieving competitive advantage
2. achieves its goal in a unique way can set a company apart
3. eliminates costs can allow a company to lower its
prices (or retain more profit).
diagramming tool for documentation of business process - ANSWER-a formalized visual
language that provides systems analysts with the ability to describe the business
processes unambiguously, to visualize the business processes for systematic
understanding, and to communicate the business process for business process
management
business process diagramming tools - ANSWER-1. Business Process Modeling
Notation (BPMN),
2. Data Flow Diagram (DFD),
3. Unified Modeling Language (UML).
Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) - ANSWER-an extension of the traditional
flowchart method by
adding more diagramming elements for descriptions of business process.
The objective is to support business process
documentation by providing intuitive notations for business rules.
is short of the ability of system decomposition for large
information systems
Data Flow Diagram (DFD) - ANSWER-a top-down approach to understanding a system.
The top-down approach is consistent with the system concept that views a system in a
holistic manner and concerns an understanding of a system by examining the
components and their interactions within the system.
The data stores used in the process and generated data flows in the process are also
defined
,Unified Modeling Language (UML) - ANSWER-is a general-purpose modeling tool in the
field of software engineering for constructing all types of computerized systems.
includes a set of various types of diagrams with different subjects of modeling and
diversified graphics styles.
can provide detailed specifications for software engineering in many perspectives for
construction of information systems, but could be too complicated for documenting
business processes from the perspective of business process management.
document management system - ANSWER-stores and tracks documents and supports
the
following functions:
1. Versions and timestamps. The document management
system will keep multiple versions of documents. The most recent version of a
document is easy to identify and will be considered the default.
2. Approvals and workflows. When a process needs to be changed, the system will
manage both access to the
documents for editing and the routing of the document for approval.
3. Communication. When a process changes, those who
implement the process need to be made aware of the
changes. The document management system will notify the appropriate people when a
change to a document has been approved.
Versions and timestamps - ANSWER-1 of 3 functions supported by a document
management system
The document management system will keep multiple versions of documents. The most
recent version of a document is easy to identify and will be considered the default.
Approvals and workflows. - ANSWER-1 of 3 functions supported by a document
management system
When a process needs to be changed, the system will manage both access to the
documents for editing and the routing of the document for approval.
Communication. - ANSWER-1 of 3 functions supported by a document management
system
When a process changes, those who implement the process need to be made aware of
the changes. The document management system will notify the appropriate people
when a change to a document has been approved.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - ANSWER-software with a centralized database
that can be used to run an entire company
, Main components:
1. Computer Program
2. Centralized database
3. used to run an entire company
reinforces business processes; Best practices can be built into the ERP - a major selling
point for ERP
3 main components of an ERP - ANSWER-1. Computer program: a computer program,
which
means that it has been developed with specific logic and rules behind it. It is customized
and installed to work specifically for an individual organization
2. Centralized database: data is stored in a
single, central database. Centralization is key to
the success of an ERP
3. Used to run an entire company: used to manage an entire organization's operations.
Companies
can purchase modules that represent different functions within the organization such as
finance, manufacturing, and sales.
Critique of ERP - ANSWER-ERP systems commoditize business processes, driving all
businesses to use the same processes and thereby lose their uniqueness.
Prior to analyzing the problem, an analyst must...... - ANSWER-a) clearly identify the
problem,
b) gain approval for the project,
c) identify the stakeholders,
d) develop a plan to monitor the project.
Analysis phase of a project (5 steps) - ANSWER-1. Seek out and identify the details
2. Specify requirements
3. Decide which requirements are most important
4. Create a dialog showing how the user interacts with the existing system
5. Ask users to critique the list of requirements that have been developed
involves both the systems analyst and the users
design phase of a project (6 stps) - ANSWER-1. Design the hardware environment
2. Design the software
3. Design how the new system will interface with the users
4. Design hardware interfaces
5. Design database tables
6. Design system security
results in the components of the new system
being identified, including how they relate to one another
