...Individual: Service Request SR-rm-022, Part 2 10/13/2014 BSA375 Introduction Application architecture is the organizational design of an entire software application. This design includes all sub-components, as well as external application interchanges, and is designed to meet the objectives of the system requirements, set forth by the client and stakeholders at hand. The current goal and objective is finding out the best design for the company. Riordan’s current HRIS system is functional, at the least, but with the right design, could be transformed into an amazing application. Riordan Operational Requirements Riordan must integrate the new HR CRM system with current software. Since the system requires integration with employee’s desktop computers, a client-server architecture would be most beneficial. This would allow for better storage, flexibility to allow different OS to connect, and reduction in costs which is a long term benefit for the company. The client-server architecture would be best to integrate employee desktops. Riordan Performance Requirements Riordan is interested in a high-tech system to integrate the mountains of Human Resource forms and documents. They expect high performance in their new integrated system. This is the reason why we have chosen the client-server architecture. Due to increased scalability, availability, reliability, and better response times with this architecture, Riordan will benefit by easier integration of hardware and speed...
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...Riordan Manufacturing, HRIS Analysis BSA375 January 24, 2010 SR-RM-004 – Analyze Human Resources System The key success factor to any organization is the quality and contribution of its people. Only with effective human capital management can an organization attract and retain top notch talent. Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. is a successful plastic injection molding company with offices in China and the United States. Employing 550 employees, the ability to keep up with increasing regulatory and compliance requirements is significantly challenged. Disparate systems and an inability to obtain employee information quickly and efficiently resulted in a strategic plan to analyze HR functions and implement a centralized Human Resource Information System (HRIS). According to Hendrickson, Information Technology in the HR sector has introduced significant challenges for HR professionals “who must quickly get up to speed in the latest information technologies and simultaneously transform traditional processes into on-line processes” (Hendrickson, 2003, p383). This report covers the systems analysis of Service Request SR-RM-004. Submitted by Riordan’s Chief Operating Officer, it is his desire that all Human Resource functions are centralized onto a single platform. Pressured by increasing challenges to the existing processes, it is the desire of Riordan Management that the HRIS system is implemented in six months. Given the limited time available...
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...Service Request Part 1 Robert Davis BSA375 March 14th 2014 Fred Bennett Service Request Part 1 Riordan Manufacturing is a global producer and manufacturer in the global plastics industries and has about 550 people that have a projected annual earning of over $46 million dollars. Riordan has a manufacturing plant located in Albany, GA that is capable of producing plastic beverage containers, another plant that is located in Pontiac MI that is capable of producing custom plastic parts, and another plant located in Hangzhou, China that produces plastic fan parts. The corporate offices and research and development department of Riordan are located in San Jose, California. Riordan Manufacturing is part of Riordan industries Inc. and this company is a fortune 1000 enterprise and it has revenues that exceed 1 billion dollars ("Riordan Manufacturing", 2013). The COO of Riordan manufacturing Mr. Hugh McCauley has given a Service Request SR-rm-022 to Smith Services Consulting Inc. Mr. Hugh would like Smith services to integrate an existing variety of human relations tools within a single integrated application that would use the human relations existing tools. This request from the COO will have an affect on all plant locations for Riordan Manufacturing. Riordan is trying to take advantage of new technology and be more sophisticated in ways of operating there Human Resources department. Some of what is expected from Riordan Manufacturing is that the Human Resources...
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...Riordan Stephen G Peterson BSA375 APR 03, 2014 University of Phoenix Riordan RIORDANS Service Request SR-rm-022, Part 2 Riordan Manufacturing is seeking a new system that will consolidate all of their Human Resource related data. Currently, the data that will be a part of the new system is spread out through different departments of the company. The new system will allow this data to be saved in a central location, while only allowing viewing access to certain employees. The access will be much the same as currently in place, but located in a single system. Lastly, the implementation of the new system will be not be a quick process, because it would be safer the company completes a test run to few end users before completely releasing the system. For the design process and application architecture Riordan would benefit from using third-party software for their application process and for other processes. Programs that are already developed like commercial off the shelf (COTs) will help Riordan Manufacturing to save development time and will include training and services with them. This will be a long-term investment that can save the company money. Using COTs will guarantee security from the third party vendor. Any additional software or programs that are needed for special projects will be an in-home development. Security Controls For Riordan Manufacturing security of their system should be a major concern in this project. When it comes to security system...
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...Service Request SR-RM-022 Part 2 BSA/375 Service Request sr-rm-022 Part 2 Riordan Manufacturing is a research and development company that specializes in the production of polymer materials. The company is currently “employing 550 people with projected annual earnings of $46 million. The company is wholly owned by Riordan Industries, a Fortune 1000 enterprise with revenues in excess of $1 billion.” (University of Phoenix, 2013) Hugh McCauley, the COO of the company, wants to develop a new application for the human resource department in order to keep up with changing technology. He would like to have a system that integrates all of the existing HR tools the company uses into a single, modern information systems application. This project will need to consist of several different stages in order for it to potentially be successful and will require an analyst to ensure all key points of the project are met. One of the first areas we need to look at when transitioning from analysis to design is the application software. “Software application architecture is the process of defining a structured solution that meets all of the technical and operational requirements, while optimizing common quality attributes such as performance, security, and manageability.” (Microsoft, 2014) Taking into account the requirements of the new design, a thin client-server architecture, where the server performs the application logic, makes the most sense to use. One of biggest benefits to a thin...
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...BSA375 Service Request SR-rm-022, part 2 Analyze to Design Riordan Manufacturing HR System Riordan Manufacturing has submitted a service request as they are trying to move from an outdated system to a more modern version. Currently, the data is stored manually in their headquarters in San Jose and this needs to be fixed, there will be several modules places into a single system that can be accessed from the rest of their locations countrywide. Companies should not try to quickly consolidate data center operations (Lemos, 2009) and based on this the next application architecture and process design will be recommended. System Data and Application Architecture The current system is not properly set, therefore the data access is unsafe and hard to access as there is much of data stored and only accessible to few people, the new system that will be put in place will receive all the imported data and then classify it into different levels of access, restrictions will be put in place so the data is only accesed by the people who is supposed to. ADP the company that will send the checks will be able to access information such as hours worked reported in timecards and pay rate but information such as insurance, training and certifications will not be available to them. When required direct managers can access most of the data but a log will be put in place so each time the personal file is accessed there is proof of who accessed the information and for what reason...
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...| | BSA375 Service Request SR-rm-004 Part 1 Analyze Riordan Manufacturing HR System Introduction Riordan Manufacturing is a global leader in plastics manufacturing market. The company has facilities in Albany, Georgia, Pontiac, Michigan, Hangzhou, China and San José, California. Riordan’s projected annual earnings are approximately $46 billion. The company began operations in 1992 with the company’s first functional Human Resources Information System. The current system is part of the financial systems package that tracks employee information. Recent analysis of the current HRIS has provided evidence indicating the system needs upgrading in order meet Riordan’s developing needs. To remain viable Riordan plans to update the current HRIS system with a more sophisticated HR system. The use of modern technology will be used to incorporate a variety of tools into a single integrated application. Plan The intent of this report will focus on Riordan’s current HRIS problems by developing a strategic plan for implementing a more advanced system. “The primary objective of the analysis phase is to understand and document the business needs and the processing requirements of the new system.” (Satzinger, J.W., Jackson, R.B., Burd, S.T., & Johnson, R., para. 26, 2004). Adjustments to Riordan’s HRIS will incorporate changes to the current financial...
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...Riordan Manufacturing SR-RM-022 June 16, 2014 Riordan Manufacturing SR-RM-022 June 16, 2014 Key Stakeholders Identifying the stakeholders that related to Riordan’s HR system project and determining how each individual’s interaction with the system and the company is essential to defining each member’s role in achieving the project’s objectives. The Stakeholders make up the team that will collaborate and delegate to define the requirements that will make the HR project a success. Riordan Manufacturing has a well-defined strategic direction and end goal that has been defined, providing the stakeholders with a specific goal to work towards. Riordan Manufacturing’s stakeholders for the HR systems project are: the President and CEO, the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President of Research and Development, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, the Director of Human Resources, the Vice President of Marketing, the Chief Financial Officer, the employees, and the floor managers. Every stakeholder has a very important role in the company’s strategic plan that will work to develop a successful HR system. Information Gathering Techniques Analyze Organization charts - This will provide an understanding of how the department functions and identify individuals that could provide insight into their daily task and system requirements. Conduct Interviews - The primary method of obtaining information during the preliminary investigation is the interview. The interviewing...
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...Service Request: Riordan Manufacturing Amanda Empey, BSA375: Fundamentals of Business Systems Development May 7, 2012 Dr. Jackie Krause Service Request: Riordan Manufacturing Company Overview Riordan Manufacturing Incorporated is a global plastic injection molding company headquartered in San Jose, California. With state-of-the-art facilities and innovative designs, the organization has grown to include multiple locations, each specializing in diverse products. The organization has become an industry leader with customers in the fields of automotive, aircraft, appliance, and beverage makers and bottlers in addition to supplying products to the Department of Defense. Purpose System Request 004 has been requested by Hugh McCauley, Riordan Manufacturing’s Chief Operating Officer. The purpose of this request is to satisfy the organizational need to streamline the Human Resources Department’s functions. Riordan’s goal is to take advantage of more sophisticated information technology to compile multiple functions and plant location information into one Human Resources system. In order to successfully develop this system, one must define the business requirements for the development of the system, create a detailed project plan that provides a list of all the tasks, resources, schedule and ensure that the project can be completed by the scheduled deadline - in approximately six months, so the new system can be utilized in the second quarter of next year. ...
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...SR-rm-022 HR System Analysis XXXX BSA/375 January 14, 2013 XXXXX SR-rm-022 HR System Analysis The SR-rm-022 service request calls for developing a new application for Riordan Manufacturing’s human resources department. According to the Apollo Group Inc. simulation (2011), Riordan Manufacturing wishes to, “Integrate existing variety of HR tools into a single integrated application. We would like to take advantage of a more sophisticated, state-of-the art, information systems technology in our Human Resources department.” In this paper I will address the key factors to analyze the HR system tools such as; Riordan key stakeholders, Joint Application Development, Use Cases, Process Models, Data Models, successful information gathering, and project scope. Riordan HRIS According to the Apollo Group Inc. simulation (2011), on the employee site under HRIS, the company’s HRIS was developed in 1992 and is a part of the financial systems package. It keeps track of the employees’ personal information, pay rate, personal exemptions for tax purposes, hire rate, seniority date, organizational information, and vacation hours. Changes to this information are submitted via special forms by the employee’s manager and entered into the system by the payroll clerk. Training and development records are kept in an Excel worksheet by a training and development specialist. Recruiters maintain applicant information for open positions, résumés are filed in a central storage area, and an Excel...
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...Network The way to begin developing the system architecture is to decide how the new system will spread information in different locations. Riordan Manufacturing's operational network allows each of their locations to transmit information for communication. Their corporate headquarters's new human resource system (HRIS) will be installed by NAS Iomega network storage. Riordan's three locations will be connected to San Jose by the wide area network connection (WAN), which communicates at T1 connection speeds. The network server relays its information to the human client computers each location uses. Each location's human resources department can then have access to important information, accessed via their local client server computers. Process All of the files that the human resources department needs for their procedures will be saved to the HR system on the main server at corporate headquarters. The HRIS system will store this information on its employees via Riordan's intranet: • Employee files – includes resumes, performance reviews, and other important information. • Job descriptions – explains a job's functions and the education it requires. • Electronic job posting – lists job openings in multiple locations. • Employee handbook – employees can access the handbook electronically. • Policies and procedures – a place to find the company's policies and operating standards. • Employee file updates – Lets...
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...Running head: RIORDAN MANUFACTURING Riordan Manufacturing BSA375 Ed Odjaghian July 16, 2012 Abstract Riordan Manufacturing Chief Operating Officer, Hugh McCauley, has hired Butner Consulting to integrate all existing Human Resource tools into a single integrated application for all Riordan Manufacturing locations. Riordan Manufacturing wants to take advantage of a more sophisticated, state-of-the art, information systems technology in their Human Resources department ("Service Request Riordan Manufacturing", 2011). Butner Consulting will be responsible for defining the business requirements for the development of the HR system to support the objective of this request. Butner consulting will create a detailed system design and project implementation plan required to complete this project. This project is expected to be completed within six months so the new system can be utilized in the second quarter of next year ("Service Request Riordan Manufacturing", 2011). Stakeholders During this System Development Life Cycle the first phase is “analysis.” Analysis involves detailing the business requirements for the project and what is expected. This stage places a great deal of emphasis upon stakeholder involvement in drafting, reviewing and approving the requirements. These requirements are prioritized in discussion amongst stakeholders so that critical success factors can be defined. Stakeholder involvement is essential to work towards success and satisfactory...
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...Service Request SR-rm-022 for Riordan Manufacturing Kalembo Pepito BSA375 August 27, 2012 Kimberly Frieder Service Request SR-rm-013 for Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing COO Hugh McCauley is requesting the implementation of a modern, state-of-the-art information system to integrate all existing HR tools into a single application. To achieve the desired goal, a very detailed investigation needs to be performed, studying the actual processes that Riordan Manufacturing currently uses. Also, a series of stakeholders will provide the adequate feedback trough a series of face-to-face interviews and meticulous observation of their respective working environments. These tools will help create a system that will maximize time and organize the information inside the Human Resources department of Riordan Manufacturing. To gather all the requirements expected and perform a more accurate assessment for this new application, there is a need to involve several key stakeholders within the company. Starting from the upper management of the company is always one of the best steps, as they are the ones providing the guidelines for the project at hand. Some of the proposed key stakeholders to be included in the decision making process are: * President and CEO Dr. Michael Riordan- “determines and formulates all business strategies” (Riordan Manufacturing, 2012). The integration of a new information system should directly include the feedback of the CEO * COO Hugh McCauley-...
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...Riordan Manufacturing Systems BSA/375 October 6, 2014 Riordan Manufacturing Systems Hugh McCauley, COO, has submitted a service request for the Human Resources (HR) department to integrate the department's current systems into one integrated application. Mr. McCauley is the main point of contact for this project. The systems analyst has reviewed the service request and studied a listing of what systems are currently in place. Using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, the analyst should complete the request within the six month time frame requested by Mr. McCauley. Completing this request on time will allow the HR department to use the new system by the second quarter of the next year (University of Phoenix, 2011). Project Overview The current system is linked to a financial systems package that only keeps track of employee information. Many of the sub-systems were created and are run by individuals such as managers or data entry clerks. Currently, there are seven different sub-systems operating within the HR department. All but one sub-system is run internally by Riordan personnel. Workers' Compensation is outsourced to a third-party provider, which uses its system and keeps its records. The sub-systems use different methods of collecting and viewing data. The common thread seems to be the use of Excel. Hard copy files are stored in random locations such as locked files in offices or a central storage area. There is little consistency in...
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...Service Request (SR-rm-022) BSA 375 30 July 2015 Service Request SR-rm-022 Section 1 Background Information Riordan Manufacturing is a global plastics manufacturer with facilities located worldwide, with a research and development department located in San Jose California. Riordan Manufacturing has produced a yearly earning forty-six million dollars. Riordan Industries, which is the sole owner of Riordan Manufacturing, is a Fortune 1000 enterprise with revenues reaching over the amount of one-billion dollars. It is highly important to use methods of integrating new systems into Riordan Manufacturing. The method of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a great way to understand the problem, analyze the problem, design the solution, and implement the project. Riordan Manufacturing must revamp its out of date Information Systems, not only in the Human Resource section but in all other sections as well, in order to meet current industry standards, increase efficiency, lower overhead, increase worker productivity and many other factors which will add tremendous value to the company. These values are both tangible and intangible values that cannot be measured by a dollar value alone. This update is in accordance to Service Request SR-rm-022. The most efficient way to update the Human Resource Department would have to include hardware and software that...
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