...Service Request SR-rm-022, Part 1 Your name here University of Phoenix Online BSA 375 Insrtuctor Date Service Request SR-rm-004, Part 1 Riordan Manufacturing is an international plastics manufacturer that currently employs 550 people with projected annual earnings totaling approximately $46 million. The company is completely owned by Riordan Industries which is a Fortune 1000 enterprise with revenues of up to $1 billion. The company’s merchandises consists of plastic beverage containers that are produced at its plant in Albany, Georgia; custom plastic parts are manufactured at its plant in Pontiac, Michigan; and plastic fan parts are created at its facilities in Hangzhou, China ("Riordan Manufacturing", 2013). Hugh McCauley, COO of Riordan Manufacturing, wants to integrate the existing variety of tools in use into a single integrated application. I have received a request from Hugh McCauley to develop an approach to replace the current HRIS. The current system was created in 1992 ("HRIS", 2013). With a new and improved system, Riordan will be able to become much more efficient, save time, and most importantly, save money. An advanced human resource management system can improve the company. According to the Service Request SR-rm-022, Riordan plans to put into place many of the existing HR tools into one integrated application so the company is able to benefit from a more refined information system within the Human Resource Department. ...
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...Service Request SR-rm-022, Part 1 Crystale Wyche BSA/375 September 4, 2014 Prescott Lerch Service Request SR-rm-022, Part 1 This paper will the discuss the key stakeholders in Riordan Manufacturing who will provide requirements in the human resources project, describe information-gathering techniques and system analysis tools used for the project, explain what project scope is and the importance of it and describe the areas of project feasibility that are examined in the analysis phase of the SDLC. Key Stakeholders There are many stakeholders at Riordan Manufacturing, the key stakeholders that requirements would be gathered from are as follows: President and CEO Dr. Michael Riordan, Executive Assistant Jane McCall, SVP-R&D Kenneth Collins, Chief Operating Officer Hugh McCauley, VP International Operations Charles Williamson and the IT service managers. The stakeholders who can directly use the new system are also important as well. Information-Gathering To complete the system will require a set of information that will be categorized into numerous parts. This will make sure the system and processes are doable to the demands set by the SR-rm-004. SR-rm-004 is an analysis request for Riordan Manufacturing current human resources system for future integration. "Many techniques are available for gathering requirements, sometimes multiple techniques are needed to gain a complete picture (Mochal, 2008)." 1. One on one Interviews: A sit...
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... don’t you think? DQ 2:Take one of the stages of the SDLC, explain it and give an example of it in a work or personal project that you are familiar with. (Feel free to answer questions more than once) CMGT 555 Week 2 DQs DQ 1: The major activities covered in the planning phase are scope definition (expected results), constraints (the boundaries for the scope, may be financial or time bound) and the goals. DQ 2: To decide on proceeding with the project or not, a feasibility study is conducted in the planning stage. CMGT 555 Week 3 DQs DQ 1: List information gathering (fact finding) techniques (interviews, observation, etc.). What experiences have you had with one or more of them (either as maker/giver or as respondent; formal or informal)? DQ 2: What are some of the difficulties in clearly specifying requirements? Relate any experiences you have had with requirements correctly or incorrectly understood. CMGT 555 Week 4 DQs DQ 1: Though you may not be aware of the terminology of Top Down Design used in programming, but you would have applied the same technique numerous times. Explain top down design and give an example of how you have used it. DQ 2: Some tools used in designing software are flowcharts, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) and pseudocode. Describe one of them or another tool you have used when designing projects. CMGT 555 Week 5 DQs DQ 1: Identify advantages and risks associated with open source software. DQ 2: Explain unit, integration...
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...Service Request SR-rm-022 - Part 1 Joshua Proctor BSA/375 November 4, 2013 Laura Smith Service Request SR-rm-022 - Part 1 This paper will describe each of the key stakeholders or stakeholder groups in Riordan Manufacturing who provide requirements for the service request, explain two separate information gathering techniques used during proposed projects, identify two factors that are necessary to ensure that the information required for the project is gathered successfully, define the scope of the project by specifying business functions that will be included in the project, describe the project’s operational, technical, and economic feasibility areas that are examined in the SDLC analysis phase summary. Key Stakeholders Riordan Manufacturing has many stakeholders and most of its stakeholders that would remain influential to the change process would gain the focus and those who can directly use the new system are also given importance. The stakeholders of the firm include CEO Michael Riordan, Executive Assistant Jan McCall, SVP-RD Kenneth Collins, COO Hugh McCauley, VP international operations Charles Williamson and the IT service managers. Further, before the input and revisions as per the information gathering steps are finalized, the individual users of the final app will be consulted for advice. Information-Gathering The completion of the system requires collection of information and it is categorized into ten parts that makes sure that system and processes...
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...t Service Request SR-rm-022 - Part 1 Joshua Proctor BSA/375 November 4, 2013 Laura Smith Service Request SR-rm-022 - Part 1 This paper will describe each of the key stakeholders or stakeholder groups in Riordan Manufacturing who provide requirements for the service request, explain two separate information gathering techniques used during proposed projects, identify two factors that are necessary to ensure that the information required for the project is gathered successfully, define the scope of the project by specifying business functions that will be included in the project, describe the project’s operational, technical, and economic feasibility areas that are examined in the SDLC analysis phase summary. Key Stakeholders Riordan Manufacturing has many stakeholders and most of its stakeholders that would remain influential to the change process would gain the focus and those who can directly use the new system are also given importance. The stakeholders of the firm include CEO Michael Riordan, Executive Assistant Jan McCall, SVP-RD Kenneth Collins, COO Hugh McCauley, VP international operations Charles Williamson and the IT service managers. Further, before the input and revisions as per the information gathering steps are finalized, the individual users of the final app will be consulted for advice. Information-Gathering The completion of the system requires collection of information and it is categorized into ten parts that makes sure that system and processes...
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...University of Phoenix CMGT - 575 Assignment from Sylabus: Prepare a 2-3 page narrative of your HR integaration project to explain you approach to the project’s sponsor, Hugh McCauley. Assignment Clarification from Questions & Comments Thread: This should be a personal narrative of your experience while working through the various stages of the assignment, using MS Project, comments, what would you have done differently, etc. ATTN: Hugh McCauley Service Request 004 for Riordian Manufacturing (SR-rm-004) asks to analyze the current human resource system to integrate the existing variety of tools in use today win a single integrated application (University of Phoenix Virtual Organizations, 2012). The current Human Resource Information System (HRIS) was installed in 1992 and was actually part of the financial systems package as part of the finance department. (University of Phoenix Virtual Organizations, 2012). Since the early 90’s, the advent and development of information technology has come to fruition thus making it more appropriate for a more technology centric group to take charge of the project. Although room for growth and elaboration was limited in the past, the legacy HRIS system kept track of the following: personal information, pay rate, personal exemptions, hire date, seniority date, organizational information and vacation hours. Changes to any of the above employee categories are made by submitting physical, hand written form by the employee’s manager and subsequently...
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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 SR-rm-004, Part 2 Human Resources Information System (HRIS) The Human Resources Information System (HRIS) is the current system used by the Human Resources Department of Riordan Manufacturing. This system handles the company’s 550 employee’s data, plus it performs several other tasks which include the employee’s personal information, hire date, pay rate, and vacation time accrued. This system was installed in 1992 and has yet to be upgraded to handle many different transactions, these transaction are currently handled manually. If any changes in employee status are needed, the manager of that employee will need to fill-out a special form and submit it to payroll for it to be entered into the system. Service Request Advancement in technology has presented a necessity for changes and upgrades to the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This up-to-date system will switch from manually done transactions to automatic transactions that will provide security, speed, reliability, and save time by eliminating the special forms. Hugh McCauley, company chief operating officer (COO), has requested an analysis of the HR system to integrate the existing variety of tools in use today into a single integrated application (Apollo, 2007). As the company’s interest in being a part of a new state-of-the-art information system technology rises, there are several steps needs to be taken...
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...narrative will describe the history of Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. and go into Riordan Manufacturing’s service request from their COO, Hugh McCauley and his request for a more sophisticated, state-of-the art, information systems technology within their Human Resources department which will encompass all plant locations. A detailed project timeline will be drafted to encompass the service request and detail out the project approach and specifics of meeting its requirements. Company Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. was founded by Dr. Riordan, a professor of chemistry, who had obtained several patents relative to processing polymers into high tensile strength plastic substrates. Originally is started in 1991 as Riordan Plastics, Inc because of the commercial applications of Dr. Riordan patents. The company's focus on research and development and licensing of its existing patents led to a venture capital in 1992 to purchase a fan manufacturing plant in Pontiac, MI. That was when the name was changed to "Riordan Manufacturing, Inc." In 1993, another manufacturing plant in Albany, GA was acquired to produce plastic beverage containers. And in 2000, Riordan opened a new manufacturing facility in China. Their entire fan manufacturing operation moved from Michigan to China to leave the Pontiac, Michigan facility to retool for the manufacturing of custom plastic parts. Request and Scope On November 28, 2011, Hugh McCauley, COO, of Riordan Manufacturing wanted to meet to discuss...
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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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...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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...Service Request SR-rm-004 - Analyze HR System- Part 3 University of Phoenix BSA/375 Fundamentals of Business Systems Development Your Instructor’s Name Date: System Implementation The implementation stage of the Riordan project may prove to be the most challenging yet, but one that is worth all the effort. It would take a team of experts in various fields to successfully see this stage successfully through to completion, it cannot be a one-man show. Several departments within the organization have to be given priority when it comes to rolling out the new human resource management system. Since this system is automated and rests on an Information Technology platform, the first two departments to consider would be the human resource management and Information Technology departments. All the teams of professionals within these departments would have to be part and parcel of the entire system design and development process. The other departments to consider would be those of finance and operations management as they too are a fundamental part of the organization’s decision making framework. Coding As the new human resource management system is designed for Riordan Manufacturing, it is imperative to consider all its essential features and functions so as to ensure a flawless module is developed. These features and functions are tied firmly to computer programs for end users as well as those for system administrators. Databases for...
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...Abstract This paper is in response to Riordan Manufacturing service request SR-rm-004 and will analyze the HR system and how to integrate the existing tools in use today into a single application. Riordan is seeking an upgraded system for their human resources department. In this paper I will identify and describe each phase of this new system development life cycle project from beginning to end. We will break down each section to make sure that each phase of the project is well communicated and answer any questions that may arise. The COO of Riordan Manufacturing, requests an analysis of the HR system. The request is for an integration of the existing range of tools into one unified system. Riordan is looking for a modern information system for the human resources department. A system plan to improve human resources department information systems will be the basis of this summary. History and Background of Riordan Manufacturing Riordan Manufacturing Inc. began with Dr. Riordan, a chemistry professor. Dr. Riordan received approval for a few patents that involved processing polymers into super strong plastic substrates. In 1991 Dr. Riordan started Riordan Plastics, Inc. after he discovered the commercial power and economic benefits of his patents. Riordan took on a new direction of paying more attention to research and development. He also made sure he maintained the licenses of those patents he had already obtained to help further is business...
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...Date of Sale Seal of Bank / Institution with Address Initial of authorized sale clerk CONTENTS Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Appendix I. II. III. IV . V . VI. VII. VIII. IX. List of Institutions participated in CCB(AIEEE) -2010-Counseling .......................................................... 007 Nomenclature of Disciplines in Degree Engineering & Technology/ Architecture/Town Planning (Approved by AICTE) ............................................................................... 009 Syllabus .................................................................................................................................................... 010 Addresses of selling centers from where Application Forms can be procured against Cash Payment only ....................................................................................................... 019 Instructions for completing and sending the Application Form By Post ................................................. 024 List of Cities where All India Engineering/Architecture Entrance Examination will be conducted ................................................................................................................. 027 List of cities where on line examination will be conducted ...................................................................... 029 A. Procedure to be followed in conduct of AIEEE ...............................................................................
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...great customer service. Designed using the latest web technology, the intuitive graphical interface enables both new and expert users to make the most out of the Amadeus system. Amadeus Vista has been recently renamed Amadeus Selling Platform. All users of version 2.3P200 upwards will see the new name Amadeus Selling Platform in the user interface. INITIATES AMADEUS SELLING PLATFORM: Click on default icon on your desktop to browse Amadeus Selling plat form. If home page set by for Amadeus Selling platform, it will open automatically. You can type at address bar amadeusvista.com To launch your current version of Amadeus Selling Platform (Vista), just click on the left side on LAUNCH AMADEUS SELLING PLATFORM System initiates Amadeus selling platform application System Response: _______________________________________________________________________________________ _ Amadeus Qatar W.L .L -1- Amadeus Reservation & Ticketing System Response SIGN-IN IN GRAPHIC MODE: To sign in to Amadeus, you use a unique code or sign. Your sign created for you by your local security administrator who can grant attributes to your sign that control the functions you allowed to use and the level of security you permitted to have. The security administrator may also set your sign so that you have to enter a password when you sign in. in this case, after entering your password, you sign in with your sign and a duty code. The duty code is part of the security...
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