...Description of Baderman Island Resort Located in Florida, The Baderman Islad Resort is managed by the Boardman Management Group. Baderman consists of several different entities such as hotels, restaurants, gift shops, a spa, a golf course and pro shop, and a convention center (Apollo Group, Inc., 2006). Currently, Baderman’s computer systems contain three separate operating systems (Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, and Microsoft Windows XP). These three operating systems (OS) also use three different kinds of software for word processing (Microsoft Word 97, Microsoft Word 2000, and Microsoft Word XP). Because each entity was started at different times they are operating with the OS they were given at the time of startup. This means there has been a staggered upgrading process overtime resulting in each entity using a different OS and word processing software. Statement of Purpose This document will serve as a request for proposals to provide a solution to Baderman’s word processing issue. This solution will create the mold for Baderman by which all future OS’s and WPS’s are created. The purpose is to upgrade the existing system in place at Baderman by the company chosen through this process. The areas targeted for upgrade are 1. Different WPS’s (Microsoft Word 97, Microsoft Word 2000, and Microsoft Word XP) 2. Different OS’s (Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, and Microsoft Windows XP) Business Goals Baderman’s business goals are to...
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...Boardman Management Group, which manages the Baderman Island resort, is considering an upgrade to the office productivity software currently in use, or the purchase of an entire software suite. Boardman Management Group is requesting proposals for the hiring of an outside consulting firm for analysis of needs as well as creating an implementation plan. Situation Boardman Management Group was founded in the town of Kelsey in 1994. Originally the management group handled a series of small cottages and local hotels in the Kelsey Valley. Over time the management company grew, and working in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and the Baderman Family, the Boardman Management Group began overseeing management and operations of the Baderman Island Resort in 2004. Surrounded by the shores of the Kelsey River, Baderman Island is a self-contained, all-inclusive resort destination. The Island features an array of restaurants, three separate hotels as well as many recreational activities. Budget No maximum budget for the consultancy has been established at this time. A cost estimate must be included in the submitted Request for Proposal (RFP) submission including a work timeline not to exceed one month from contract signing. Deliverables 1. A written Needs Analysis Document is due within one calendar month of the contract being awarded and signed which includes a clear definition of the project, goals, needs, and requirements. This document will be presented to the management...
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...writing up a RFP, which is also known as a Request for Proposal. Boardman decided on developing an RFP so that it will help them bring in suppliers via a bidding process to obtain service for implementing or purchasing an updated word process application. In addition, the request for proposal helps Baderman clearly identify the risks and benefits of the procurement process. The below RFP includes the introduction of Baderman, the requirements of the system, and administration information. All of these key points will help Baderman decide which vendor is right for the job in implementing the word processing software application. Introduction 1. Description of company, including type of organizational structure Kelsey River surrounds Baderman Island Resort. In 1988, Baderman Island was made in an effort to redirect the Kelsey River. In order to help protect rare and endangered butterflies, 400 acres of botanical have been created on Baderman. The island has various restaurants and it contains three different hotels that satisfy everyone’s needs. Baderman Resort also provides unlimited activities and various entertainments that will fit every guests liking. In addition, Baderman provides conventional center that is designed to accommodate small to medium-sized business groups. Listed below are diagrams of Baderman Island Resort’s organizational structure. 2. Business goals Boardman Group has several business goals for Baderman Island...
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...RFP Baderman Islands Resort Joshua Wycoff University of Phoenix Request for Proposal Baderman Islands Resort Request for Proposal for Implementation of Word Processing System Issued May 12, 2011 Table of Contents Introduction | ……………………….. | 3 | Description | ……………………….. | 3 | Business Goals | ……………………….. | 3 | Project Goals | ……………………….. | 3 | Scope of Project | ……………………….. | 3 | Time Constraints | ……………………….. | 4 | Budget Constraints | ……………………….. | 4 | Other requirements | ……………………….. | 4 | Technical Requirements | ……………………….. | 4 | Who may Apply | ……………………….. | 5 | How to Apply | ……………………….. | 5 | Confidentiality | ……………………….. | 5 | References | ……………………….. | 5 | Clarification of Questions | ……………………….. | 6 | Submission Schedule | ……………………….. | 6 | Proposal Format | ……………………….. | 6 | Decision Schedule | ……………………….. | 6 | Selection Criteria | ……………………….. | 6 | Request for Proposals 1. Introduction Baderman Island Resorts is seeking to contract with a vendor(s) for the purchase and implementation of a Word Processing application. The application will be installed on all computers throughout the hotel locations, to provide a standard easy to use package for employees. 2. Description Baderman Island Resorts is owned and operated by Boardman Management Group, with all locations located on the self-contained island of Baderman. Baderman Resorts is comprised of three luxury resorts, recreation center, shopping and spas...
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...following individual assignments refer to Boardman Management Group, Baderman Island Resort and Smith Systems Consulting, several of the Virtual Organizations. A link to the Virtual Organizations can be found on the Course Materials page. Boardman Management Group manages the Baderman Island resort. They are considering whether to upgrade the word processing software currently in use at the resort or to purchase a new word processing software application. Boardman plans to hire Smith Systems Consulting to help them analyze their options and to prepare an implementation plan. Submit a 3-4 page plan for how Boardman Management Group should utilize Smith Systems Consulting as an outside consultant for this project. Include a discussion of why the specific elements of your plan are important, how they will achieve the results you intend and why they were chosen over alternative methods. Week 3 Individual Assignment Boardman Management Group has decided to upgrade the Microsoft Word, word processing software for Baderman Island Resort. Smith Systems Consulting has provided Boardman with an analysis of the factors that need to be considered in upgrading the software. Using the analysis prepared by your Learning Team during Week Two, submit a Request For Proposal (RFP) that would be sent to software vendors seeking their proposals for the purchase and implementation of the upgraded software application. An RFP template can be found in the Supplements section of the Links...
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...MGT 373 Entire Course For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Tutorial Purchased: 6 Times, Rating: A MGT 373 Week 1 Individual Assignment Business and Leisure Events Paper MGT 373 Week 1 DQ 1 MGT 373 Week 1 DQ 2 MGT 373 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Roles and Responsibilities Paper MGT 373 Week 2 DQ 1 MGT 373 Week 2 DQ 2 MGT 373 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Event RFP MGT 373 Week 3 DQ 1 MGT 373 Week 3 DQ 2 MGT 373 Week 4 Individual Assignment Sales, Marketing, and Technology Paper MGT 373 Week 4 Team Assignment RFP Team Re-work MGT 373 Week 4 DQ 1 MGT 373 Week 4 DQ 2 MGT 373 Week 5 Individual Assignment Trend Article Analysis MGT 373 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment ROI Paper and Presentation MGT 373 Week 5 DQ 1 MGT 373 Week 5 DQ 2 MGT 373 Week 5 Individual Final Exam (Code Of Ethics) ********************************************************** MGT 373 Week 1 DQ 1 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Tutorial Purchased: 1 Times, Rating: No rating What are three types of business events? Is there a difference in planning for each type? Explain your answer. ********************************************************** MGT 373 Week 1 DQ 2 For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Tutorial Purchased: 2 Times, Rating: B+ What are different types of event planning organizations? What are similarities and differences among them? May different types of event planning organizations work together? Explain your...
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...Running head: BOARDMAN RFP RESPONSE Boardman RFP Response Rachelle Ligans University of Phoenix Application Implementation CGMT/445 Zamir Deen November 21, 2011 Abstract Baderman Island Resort has a total of two gift shops a pro shop and spa, three hotels and four restaurants, all of which the Boardman Management Group manages. Adding additional facilities resulted in the Baderman Island Resorts expansion, which also called for each added addition to be equipped with computers that contained the latest in software and hardware. Unfortunately not all of the facilities were upgraded and equipped in a uniformed manner. In view of this fact Boardman Management Group made the decision to seek multiple vendors with the ability to upgrade the current word processing software system with Microsoft Office 2007 are better by way of a request for proposal. The chosen vendor will also have the task of replacing any system that is unable to be upgraded due to being out dated. The measures used to choose a vendor for the upgrade will be based upon operational, technical, cost, management requirements and reliability. Therefore each vendor responding to the request for proposal will need to submit a total cost proposal that includes all requirements presented in the request for proposal. Boardman RFP Response Operational Each vendor submitting a proposal will need to clearly convey the method (s) used to understand and interpret the scope of the word processing system upgrade...
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...Request for Proposal Laurie Watson CMGT/445 January 23, 2012 John Burwick Request for Proposal Baderman Island Resort is an island resort located on the Kelsey River. In 1988 work begins to turn the Baderman estate into a resort with hotels, golf course, and convention center and gardens. In 2001 the Kelsey River was redirected for river management. This resulted in 1580 acres of the property to be totally surrounded by the river thus creating an island. In 2004 the resort open its doors for the first time. In addition to the previously mentioned facilities the Baderman Island resort also has a spa, pro shop and various restaurants. The resort is managed by the Boardman Management Group which was formed in 1994. Working with the chamber of commerce and the Baderman family they began overseeing the resort in 2004. Their goal is to offer quality customer service through acts of kindness and specialty services. The goal of this project is to bring all computer systems to a standard word processing system. This would include the purchase of six new computers, and upgrading the remaining 38 that are running Windows 2000 and Word 2000 and the 26 using Windows XP and Word XP to Windows 7 and Word 2010. This also includes an intranet system, which mean purchasing a networking system. The Boardman Management Group would like this project completed as quickly as possible with as little interruption to services as possible. As is the case with all such project the management...
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...CMGT 445 Entire Course http://homeworkgallery.com/index.php/product/cmgt-445-entire-course/ http://homeworkgallery.com/index.php/product/cmgt-445-entire-course/ CMGT 445 Week 1 DQs DQ 1: Identify ways in which user requirements can be determined. How can a project manager be sure that all requirements have been identified for a planned implementation? DQ 2:Welch, et al. (2007) presents IT Governance as an important “Key” in ERP success. Discuss the organization of an IT governance team and then compare and contrast implementing a major ER project with and without an in place governance team. DQ 3:Peslak, and partners. (2007/2008) test a defined phase approach to Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation. Examine in contrast and differentiate the standard Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), phase process to the method explicated in Peslak, and partners, deliberated the comparisons and divergence between the two processes. DQ 4:Is it necessary for executive management to involve IT managers in strategic planning? Explain your answer and propose any recommendations you may have. CMGT 445 Week 2 DQs DQ 1: Haddad and Ribi?re (2007) explore and expand upon the more formal use of Knowledge Management in the process of software acquisition. Analyze and discuss the use of the Software Acquisition Capability Maturity Model (SACMM) if you were the project manager responsible for a large software acquisition at your company. DQ 2: In what ways...
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...Baderman Island Resort has a total of two gift shops a pro shop and spa, three hotels and four restaurants, all of which the Boardman Management Group manages. Adding additional facilities resulted in the Baderman Island Resorts expansion, which also called for each added addition to be equipped with computers that contained the latest in software and hardware. Unfortunately not all of the facilities were upgraded and equipped in a uniformed manner. In view of this fact Boardman Management Group made the decision to seek multiple vendors with the ability to upgrade the current word processing software system with Microsoft Office 2007 are better by way of a request for proposal. The chosen vendor will also have the task of replacing any system that is unable to be upgraded due to being out dated. The measures used to choose a vendor for the upgrade will be based upon operational, technical, cost, management requirements and reliability. Therefore each vendor responding to the request for proposal will need to submit a total cost proposal that includes all requirements presented in the request for proposal. Boardman RFP Response Operational Each vendor submitting a proposal will need to clearly convey the method (s) used to understand and interpret the scope of the word processing system upgrade. The chosen vendor will have gathered all business requirements, reviewed the functional specifications, and developed a project plan along with a timeline that includes an anticipated...
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