...Critical Information Systems BSA/310 University of Phoenix Smith Systems Consulting Finance and Accounting Information Security systems The information security systems that have been put in place are all for the benefit of the company and its customers, to restrict the sharing of confidential information to those without clearance. Some of the features of this system are that the computer hardware is run off “In-House” dedicated servers and thin client desktops (for security purposes) and that there will be no file storage or file retention on those thin client desktops. Other policies that are in affect are those to help with practicing safe handling of sensitive information and the security of the area it is being accessed in. All of the applications and systems used are password protected to the maximum security standard recommended by the industry. All of the Finance and Accounting personnel have to undergo a comprehensive background check prior to their employment; this is to include such areas as education, prior employment, police records, credit records, and citizenship verification. Attendance logs are automated and maintained on each Finance and Accounting staff member and all other personnel that is authorized to access any part of the Finance and Accounting systems. For each employee and each workstation there are access and transaction logs that are kept and maintained. No employee of the Finance and Accounting department is permitted to work...
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...Information Systems and Software Applications Jessica Carson BIS/219 September 13, 2010 Julie Johnston Information Systems and Software Applications Many operational departments work with information systems and software applications on a daily basis. Software applications make the organization of data for many departments more readily available. The accounting department for instance has accounting software applications that help to perform everyday accounting also organizing the company’s accounting information in a readily accessible form (Pearlson & Saunders, 2006). In the management department, the operational mangers can use a number of applications for many different tasks like organization, scheduling, or production of the department (Pearlson & Saunders, 2006). The human resources department uses information systems to keep employee file confidential and software applications to maintain the employee files. The application systems allow the department to organize employee files which enable the department to track employee training, hiring, as well as termination (Pearlson & Saunders, 2006). The accounting department uses the software applications to help in preparing payroll, accounts payable, account receivable, and providing customer invoicing. The applications used in the accounting department have to communicate with each other to keep the information accurate. The applications also have to share information with other information systems throughout...
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...System Analysis for Riordan Manufacturing’s Human Resources Department Kelly Beckwith University of Phoenix, Online Table of Contents Abstract ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Scope and Goals ………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Supporting Measures …………………………………………………………………………. 5 System Requirements …………………………………………………………………………. 7 Application Architecture and Process Design …………………………………………………. 9 Data Flow and Protection ………………………………………………………………………. 10 Data Flow Chart ………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Flow of Data Chart ………………………………………………………………………….…. 11 Implementation Process ………………………………………………………………………… 12 Human Resource Organizational Chart ………………………………………………………… 12 Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Resources ………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 Abstract Designing a new system for Riordan Manufacturing’s Human Resources Department is a crucial and important part of Riordan efforts to evolve with new technology. The company has asked that installation of their new system occur within six months. The current Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) is outdated by over 10 years. Allowing an outside company to implement a new system will save Riordan Manufacturing time and money, and allowing completion of the project in the time allowed. Combining all of the systems used by Riordan’s human resources staff will allow easier access for all. ...
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...Computer Information System Brief ACC/542 Computer Information System Brief Kudler Fine Foods operates in La Jolla, Del Mar, and Encinitas California providing gourmet meats, cheese, produce, wine, and deserts to the community. Kudler Fine Foods offers its customers a selection of fine foods from around the world as the company takes pride in providing the finest epicurean delights. During the review of Kudler Fine Foods determined the company’s needs to strengthen accounting practices and fix the technological weaknesses found with the technology and computer systems. This brief will discuss the key business and accounting information needs; strengths and weaknesses of Kudler’s current computer system and technology use; explain the opportunities Kudler has in terms of technology and provide suggestions; and evaluate the threats that Kudler may encounter with the current systems. Computer System Kudler Fine Foods success depends on the systems three stores have in place. As each store sells meat, bakes goods, produce, cheese, wine, and dairy products, the computer system must allow managers and employees of the company to track inventory, sales, spoilage, and consumer purchasing trends. The current computer system in each store is accessible 24 hours a day, and the owner is responsible for training the employees to ensure each employee understands the daily operating system. The decision to have the owner train the employees serves as a strength because...
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...Service Request SR-rm-004 - Analyze HR System – Part 1 University of Phoenix BSA/375 Fundamentals of Business Systems Development Your Instructor’s Name Date: The Human Resource Management department is arguably the most fundamental when it comes to the proper running of any organization, whether public or private. Riordan Manufacturing Inc. is essentially not an exception in this. With the current advancements in technology, the corporate world has maintained a lead in innovation as well as adaptability to change. Corporations are setting new standards by the day in a variety of fields, from manufacturing to customer care. A company’s human capital is its most valuable asset. In light of this fact, Riordan Manufacturing has undertaken to incorporate an automatic human resource management (monitoring, evaluation and control) technique based on the Human Resource Information System platform. The aim is to solely enhance the efficiency of employees in all their undertakings, more specifically in their bid to satisfy clients. The personnel bases covered by this system are extensive, ranging from high-level employees to the rank-and-file workers. Every arm of the organization is of vital importance since they all operate interdependently within the same organizational framework. The functioning of one part of the organization depends exclusively on the progress of another. It is therefore important to ensure that the entire organizational...
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...message would be sent out to managers and employees to know about the investigation and explain my role as a systems analyst. I would meet with key managers, users, and IT staff to describe the project, explain my responsibilities, answer questions, and invite comments. This starts an important dialog with users that will continue throughout the entire development process. When interacting with users, I would highlight the point that this investigation is not about a problem that Riordan Manufacturing has, but rather the additional capability that the company would like to have. This would help employees to not focus on desirable new features and enhancements rather than on current system limitations. Instead of focusing on difficulties, I would question users about additional capability they would like to have. Using this approach, I hope to highlight ways to improve the user’s job, get a better understanding of operations, and build better, more positive relationships with users. INFORMATION-GATHERING TECHNIQUES A. Analyze Organization charts. This would give me a fair understanding of how the department functions and identify individuals I might want to interview, keeping in mind that organization charts show formal reporting relationships but not the informal alignment of a group, which also is important. B. Conduct Interviews The primary method of obtaining information during the preliminary investigation is the interview. The interviewing process would consist of these seven...
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...Assignment One: Information Needs for the AIS Lindsay Bostick ACC 564 Accounting Information Systems Note: This assignment is submitted on April 15, 2016 to Dr. Ahmad Abudiab in fulfillment of a requirement for successful course completion. Introduction of Accounting Information Systems “Accounting is a data identification, collection, and storage process as well as an information development, measurement, and communication process. By definition, accounting is an information system, since an AIS collects, records, stores, and processes accounting and other data to produce information for decision makers (Romney, p. 10).” The accounting process controls what happens in other groups such as marketing, services, human resources, sales, IT, staff, customer service, organizational, and inventory. Decisions are only made if the accounting team allows them to. Funding needs to be budgeted and accounted for before any money is spent within those other teams. “An AIS can be a paper-and-pencil manual system, a complex system using the latest in IT, or something in between. Regardless of the approach taken, the process is the same. The AIS must collect, enter, process, store, and report data and information (Romney, p. 10).” It doesn’t matter if the accounting team uses software such as QuickBooks, an internal accounting system, or just an EXCEL spreadsheet to collect the information as long as it is timely and accurate. The company that...
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...Information Systems and Software Applications Software applications and information systems help businesses to manage every area of their business affairs. In a company it is extremely important to have not only an appropriate information system, but also the appropriate software applications that will allow one to conduct daily tasks. It will determine how successful a business can be. Businesses that take the time to invest these types of software can help take an accurate snapshot of where their business has been and where they are going. Usually, the different departments within an organization will have different information systems; however, they may have similar applications or a package of application on a system. Human resources, Finance, and Accounting are three departments in an organization that usually depend on reliable information systems (IS) and must have Software applications that support the duties and help them conduct day-to-day business. In this paper I will discuss these three departments and the system they would benefit from as well as applications that they may require. One of many tasks that the human resources departments has is keeping records of new, current, future, or potential employees. Two information systems compatible with their duties are the office automation system, and the decision support system. The office automation systems would allow human resources employees to support activities for individuals and input data regarding...
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...Thursdays. The DJ uses a collection of MP3 playlists, playing hip-hop, techno, and electronic with some top 40’s thrown in to cater to variety of individual lifestyles. (Rainer, Turban, 2nd edition; wiley.com) Information resources are imperative for any business. Information system, most-likely computer based, is used to support the operations, management, and decision functions for any organizations. It connects all the organization’s component’s together and gives businesses a competitive edge. Certain information systems support parts of organizations; others support entire organizations, while others support groups of organizations. Club IT employees a mix of information systems to serves its clients and accomplish their mission. They have a functional information system consistent with the strategy that would have a high impact on the information management and success of the club. The night club venue employs the Internet in many ways such as, for the benefit of employees, to attract customers to the club and its event, and to communicate with suppliers and other businesses. Lisa and Ruben use the extranet to connect with the clubs business partner and order supplies from its suppliers. According to chapter 8 of the text, Organizational Information System; the main goal of the extranets is to foster...
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...Manufacturing From: Anthony Goodeill, Project Manager Organization Name: Consulting One Solutions Introduction In response to your request the team has analyzed your HR system integration with existing tools to create a single integrated application. The development team has taken advantage of a more sophisticated information systems technology. The development team has determined that Riordan Manufacturing has developed from a small plastics research and development firm to an international plastics manufacturing corporation. Riordan carries the contracts of over 30 customers of varying size, including the Department of Defense. Therefore, due to this growth the development team will show you how we have created the business requirement definitions for the development of your HR system that will support the objective of establishing a single integrated application by using more sophisticated information systems technology. Project Initiation & Approach Riordan Manufacturing has a requirement for making the HR system into a single integrated application by using more sophisticated information systems technology. Initially management looked at the current system to determine it short-comings and what technology is currently being used. After looking at the current system, the development team called a meeting to determine the scope, mission and process of communication and documentation standards. Therefore, the development team will determine the...
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...'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 1) Information technology (IT) consists of all the hardware that a firm needs to use in order to achieve its business objectives, whereas information systems consist of all the hardware and software needed. 1) ____F___ 2) A business model describes how a company produces, delivers, and sells a product or service to create wealth. 2) ____T___ MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 3) In choosing the best solution for a business problem, one of the most important considerations is: 3) __C_____ A) outcome measurement. B) change management. C) existing resources and skills. D) employee training. TRUE/FALSE. Type 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 4) A network requires at least three computers and a shared resource. 4) ___F____ 5) Developing a new product, fulfilling an order, or hiring a new employee are all examples of business processes. 5) ____T___ 6) Computers are only part of an information system. 6) ____T___ 7) Employee attitudes about their jobs, employers, or technology can have...
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...from Riordan Manufacturing, Chief Operating Officer Hugh McCauley writes, “Analyze the HR system to integrate the existing variety of tools in use today into a single integrated application” (Apollo Group, 2007). The company wants to use a more updated approach to handling Human Resources (HR) tasks. The following document provides a detailed proposal of how to fulfill Hugh McCauley’s request. The document is presented in several sections that are outlined below. 1. Information Gathering Techniques 1.1 Keys to Successful Information Gathering 2. Project Scope 3. Feasibility 4. Application Architecture 5. Data Flow 6. System Implementation 6.1 Coding 6.2 Testing 6.3 Installation 6.4 Documentation 6.5 Training 6.6 Support 7. Conclusion Information Gathering Techniques The information gathering process should begin with an Internet search using key Phrases such as human resources information systems (HRIS), human resources software, human resources handbook, and human resources model. All of these search phrases will return many results that will provide information on HR system designs, software specifically for HR departments, and other companies’ policies and capabilities. One may also receive results reflecting ideas for HR systems that may not currently be in use, and testimonial about ideas that work in today’s businesses. Researchers can elicit more specific information from software companies, consulting firms, or individuals through follow-up phone calls,...
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...COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEM BRIEF-KUDLER FINE FOODS Kudler Fine Foods expresses on their website that they “will go to extensive lengths to assure that Kudler Fine Foods is the purveyor of choice for customers aspiring to purchase the finest epicurean delights”. This information lets our company know that we are working with a company that is ready and able to take that next step into the 21st century when it comes to technology and accomplishing any business goals. Kudler Fine Foods, as our client, has asked how computer systems might be more effectively integrated to meet their business needs and improve their accounting operations. In the following brief, our company will attempt to give suggestions on making Kudler Fine Food’s information system more successful for their business and accounting operations. IDENTIFYING BUISNESS AND ACCOUNTING NEEDS Kudler Fine Foods seems to have the internet site set up very well. It allows the customers to see what the company has to offer as well as give them important contact information on where the product is sold, and how to get it. One need as far as the customer’s base is concerned is maybe reaching out to more paying customers. Kudler Fine Foods are searchable through the world wide net and that also means that they can receive profits from all parts of the world. As far as addressing business needs, an internet site where products can be purchased would be greatly beneficial. When it comes to the Kudler’s intranet...
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...an essential skill for a systems analyst. A systems analyst uses the concept of analysis and design to maintain and improve their information systems. The main goal of systems analysis and design is to improve organizational systems, typically through applying software that can help employees accomplish key business tasks more easily and efficiently (citation). The first steps that need to be taken in systems improvement are research and analyzing the scope and feasibility of a new project. Systems Analysis Approach The information-gathering technique and design method proposed for this project is the Rapid Application Development method, acronym RAD. The RAD methodology is a process in which research of user requirements is compiled before producing any detailed system design documents. Using this approach decreases the time needed to design and implement new systems. Factors of Successful Analysis The Rapid Application Development method incorporates using three different approaches of systems analysis. These sub-approaches are Prototyping, Computer-Assisted Software Engineering Tools, and Joint Application Design. By using the three different perspectives, RAD streamlines the entire systems analysis and design process. Prototyping Prototyping is the building of a raw and small-scaled working model. This model is an easily modified and extensible representation, simulation or demonstration of a planned software system, likely including its interface...
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