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1. BSA 375 Assignment Information Gathering Techniques For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Consider the following fictitious scenario: A large chain restaurant hires your team as consultants. The restaurant executives are launching a new marketing campaign that guarantees customers receive their food within 20 minutes or they receive a free dessert. They believe they can use their IT software systems to assist with this marketing campaign, but need guidance. They have hired your team to gather information from the restaurant employees and managers to see where improvements can be made. Prepare a survey/questionnaire that your team will give to all restaurant employees and managers about process improvements. Prepare a list of interview questions your team will ask senior restaurant employees about process improvements. As a team, write a 1- to 2-page executive summary that analyzes and explains the survey/questionnaire and the interview questions you have created. Determine how these information-gathering tools will find answers the executives are seeking.

2. Format your summary according to APA guidelines. Submit your summary, the questionnaire, and the interview questions as one Microsoft®Word document to the Assignment Files tab. ********************************************* BSA 375 Assignment Training and Support Paper For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com TRAINING AND SUPPORT PAPER Resource: Ch. 13, "Systems Implementation", from the "Documenting the System" section to end of the chapter. Write a 3-page paper that explains the importance of training and support after software is implemented. -Describe the methods whereby training materials can be delivered to the users of the software system. -Explain the ways in which software can be supported after it is implemented/released.

3. -Incorporate additional research or academic information to support your paper. -Format your paper according to APA guidelines. ********************************************* BSA 375 Individual Assignment Designing Forms For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Resource: Ch. 10, "Designing Forms and Reports". Design two forms for a new software application or business web app that will collect data from its user. Draw these two forms. You may use free tools, such as Pencil Project, Microsoft®Paint, Mockabilly (and many others) to create the mock-up interfaces; or you may draw the new forms on a piece of paper and then, take a picture of it. Include the two forms in your Microsoft®PowerPoint®.

4. Prepare an 8- to 12-slide Microsoft®PowerPoint®presentation that explains the purpose of the new forms (e.g. what data are being collected, why, what will it do with this data, etc.). Describe how these new forms meet usability standards. Incorporate additional research or academic information to support your presentation. Format your PowerPoint®according to APA guidelines. ********************************************* BSA 375 Individual Internet Systems Technologies Paper For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Resource: Ch. 12, "Designing Distributed and Internet Systems". Businesses and organizations are focusing on developing Internet systems to provide value to their customers and staff. There are many software technologies available to internet systems development teams

5. including; SOAP, HTML, JSON, XML, CSS, ASP.NET, Objective C, php, JAVA™, Python, Ruby, AJAX, Swift™, AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery, R, and many more. Choose an option below to complete this assignment: Option One: Write a 4-page paper that compares and contrasts at least three Internet systems development software technologies. Explain why an Internet systems developer might choose one technology over another technology. Explain how these technologies can bring value to the business or organization. Incorporate additional research or academic information to support your paper. Format your paper according to APA guidelines. Submit your paper as a Microsoft®Word document to the Assignment Files tab. ********************************************* BSA 375 Learning Team Assignment Section 508 Compliance For more classes visit

6. www.snaptutorial.com Learning Team: Section 508 Compliance Resources: Section 508 Website, including Sub part B As a team, prepare a 7- to 10-slide Microsoft®PowerPoint®presentation that explains Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. List several of the technical requirements placed on software applications (§ 1194.1) and web-based applications (§ 1194.22), then explain the purpose each serves. Incorporate additional research or academic information to support your presentation. Format your PowerPoint®speaker notes according to APA guidelines. Submit your presentation as a Microsoft PowerPoint®file to the Assignment Files tab ********************************************* BSA 375 Team Assignment Testing and Installation (software testing approaches)

7. For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Ch. 13, "Systems Implementation" from the beginning of the chapter through to "Planning Installation." Lynda.com®video: Foundations of Programming: Software Quality Assurance with Aaron Dolberg. As a team, prepare a 7- to 10-slide Microsoft®PowerPoint®presentation that lists and explains the types of software testing approaches. Explain why testing software is important. Incorporate information from "Foundations of Programming: Software Quality Assurance" to support your presentation. List and explain the methods for installing software. Conclude with a recommendation for your preferred software installation approach; explain why you believe this is the best approach to install software. Format your PowerPoint®according to APA guidelines. Submit your presentation as a Microsoft®PowerPoint®file to the Assignment Files tab. ********************************************* BSA 375 Week 1 Assignment Agile Principle

8. For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Resource: Principles behind the Agile Manifesto Create an 8- to 12-slide Microsoft®PowerPoint®presentation that summarizes the Agile Manifesto. Present at least two points of praise (i.e. Agile principles you believe are positive/productive). Present at least two points of criticism (i.e. Agile principles you believe are negative/counterproductive). Contrast the Agile principles with the typical software development practices found in the traditional Waterfall methodology. Investigate recent professional or academic research regarding the effectiveness of the Agile methodology. Incorporate additional research or academic information to support your presentation. Format your PowerPoint®speaker notes according to APA guidelines. ********************************************* BSA 375 Week 1 Discussion Question 1

9. For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Why do heuristics and biases play a major role in the success or failure of an IT project? What specific kinds are the most influential factors, in general and for your specific organization? How does organization culture play a role in the successful reliance on the Joint Application Development (JAD) process to identify and gather business requirements? Would JAD work in your company? Explain why or why not. ********************************************* BSA 375 Week 1 Discussion Question 2 For more classes visit

10. www.snaptutorial.com Based on Tallon and Scannell’s (2007) article, describe information life cycle management (ILM) and the relationship to the cost of storage. Based on Mitchell’s (2007) article, explain how Musicland stores were converted to the Trans World Entertainment system in 90 days. ********************************************* BSA 375 Week 2 Discussion Question 1 For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com What is enterprise-wide analytics technology, and how does it play a part in understanding business processes? What are the challenges in rolling out a business intelligence tool?

11. b. What are some of the challenges associated with requirement elicitation? How does an iterative approach help that process? ********************************************* BSA 375 Week 2 Discussion Question 2 For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Based on Perkin’s (2007) article, list five reasons why projects fail. Provide an example of a project failure. Based on Stotz’s (2007) article, why is it important to define adequately the use of a system? List five items a typical design document contains. *********************************************

12. BSA 375 Week 2 Individual Assignment Process Modeling For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Resource: Appendix 7d, "Business Process Modeling". Using Microsoft®PowerPoint®, Microsoft®Word, or a drawing program of your choice,draw a diagram/model of a business process with which you are familiar. Write a 1- to 3-page paper that describes the business process. Describe the diagram/model. Propose improvements to the business process. Draw a revised process diagram/model that reflects the improved business process. Format your paper according to APA guidelines. Submit your paper and the two diagrams/models as one Microsoft®Word document to the Assignment Files tab. *********************************************

13. BSA 375 Week 2 Individual Assignment Service Request SR-rm-004, Part 1 Paper For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Individual Assignment: Service Request SR-rm-004, Part 1 The final individual paper for this class is comprised of three sections and due in Week Four. One section of the paper is due each week. · Complete Section 1 of 3 for the final paper due in Week Four. Using the Service Request SR-rm-004, analyze HR system, and prepare a 4-6 page paper that accomplishes the following: · Describe the information-gathering techniques and design methods you would propose to use for the project.

14. Identify the key factors that help ensure the information required for the project is gathered successfully. Explain the scope and feasibility of the project. Cite and discuss 3 to 4 references, in addition to the required readings, that are relevant to the assignment. Include citations and references using the approved style guide format. ********************************************* BSA 375 Week 3 Discussion Question 1 For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com What are the differences between the human-centered and user- centered approaches? Do you agree that human-centered approach is more effective? Explain why or why not.

15. Describe the need for security measures in IT organizations and information systems. Consider potential risks as well as legal and ethical considerations for protecting data. ********************************************* BSA 375 Week 3 Discussion Question 2 For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Based on the Geoff Keston (2009) article Scrum Project Management Techniques, how has Scrum influenced the design of Web-based applications? What are the implications of agile development on the traditional Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)? Based on the Kirk Woodward (2009) article, how has Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) influenced the design of Web-based

16. applications? What are the implications of using third-party application components to construct Applications on the traditional SDLC? ********************************************* BSA 375 Week 3 Individual Assignment Service Request SR-rm-004, Part 2 Paper For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Individual Assignment: Service Request SR-rm-004, Part 2 Paper Complete sections 2 of 3 for the final paper due in Week Four. This week’s assignment incorporates the transition from analysis to design. You may consider revising section 1 based upon faculty feedback. Prepare a 4-6 page paper that accomplishes the following: Describe the application architecture and process design.

17. Include a high-level description of the security controls that you recommend for the design of this HR system. Apply the tools of systems analysis to describe the information system’s architecture in terms of data, processes, interfaces, and network. Draw the physical data flow diagrams. Use Microsoft Visio to prepare examples of flow charts and data flow diagrams. Cite and discuss 3 to 4 references, in addition to the required readings, that are relevant to the assignment. Include citations and references, using the approved style guide format. Submit section 2 of the final paper. ********************************************* BSA 375 Week 4 Discussion Question 1 For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com

18. Is testing a distinct phase of a project, or does it come into play during other phases? Explain your answer. How might tools help the quality and effectiveness of testing? Based on Walsh’s (2007) article, explain why end-user satisfaction should be used in addition to return on investment (ROI) when measuring new systems. ********************************************* BSA 375 Week 4 Discussion Question 2 For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Based on Davidson and Kumagai’s (2008) article, list three advantages and risks associated with open source software. *********************************************

19. BSA 375 Week 4 Individual Assignment Service Request SR-rm-004, Part 3 Paper - create using Riverpoint For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Individual Assignment: Service Request SR-rm-004, Part 3 Paper Complete section 3 of 3 for the final paper This week’s assignment incorporates the transition from design to implementation. You may consider revising sections 1 and 2 based upon faculty feedback. · · Prepare a 4-6 page paper that accomplishes the following: Describe the implementation stage for this project. Include a discussion on the six major activities for the implementation stage as described within the text: 1. Coding.

20. 2. Testing. 3. Installation. 4. Documentation. 5. Training. 6. Support. The discussion on these six activities must describe how each activity would be specifically planned for the individual project situation. Discuss the benefits of using defined and repeatable processes for accomplishing these activities for the implementation stage. Cite and discuss 3 to 4 references, in addition to the required readings, that are relevant to the assignment. Include citations and references using approved style guide format. ********************************************* BSA 375 Week 5 Learning Team Assignment Service Request SR-kf-013 Paper and Presentation

21. For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Learning Team Assignment: Service Request SR-kf-013 (Due Week Five) 1. Create a Learning Team Charter. Complete Service Request SR-kf-013. Develop Requirements for Kudler Fine Foods Frequent Shopper Program. Prepare a 12-16 page paper and a PowerPoint® presentation of the project, due in Week Five. Assume that the paper and the presentation are to be delivered to an executive management committee. At a minimum, the paper should include the following: Business objectives with supporting measures of success for the project Description of the current business process or system with identification of the scope or boundaries of the project

22. Project constraints: finances, time, resources, and organizational policies or culture Business functional requirements Description of the new business process or system—use the process objectives model and the system objectives model Design requirements: input or output design, interface design, data model, and network model Cost-benefit analysis Learning Team Assignment: Service Request SR-kf-013 (Due Week Five) 2. Review the Service Request SR-kf-013 for Kudler Fine Foods. Define the scope and stakeholders associated with the project. Identify the preliminary assignments and tasks for each group member. Create a detailed outline for each section of the paper. Draft the first 4-6 page section of the due in Week Five. Include the following: Statement of Scope and Goals: Specify what functions will be included in the project. Identify the goals—include accomplishments, not a solution.

23. Supporting Measures for Success: Specify tangible measures for determining the relative degree of success of the completed project. The measures must correlate with the goals specified in the first section of this deliverable. Learning Team Assignment: Service Request SR-kf-013 (Due Week Five) 3. Draft the next 4-6 page section of the due in Week Five. This should include: Determination of Requirements: Identify specific analysis methods used to determine user needs. List of Confirmed Requirements: Categorize each system requirement identified for the Week Two deliverable as mandatory or optional. Proposed System Process View: Provide a flowchart of the proposed process. Functional Allocation Modeling: Specify how each proposed system function would be allocated in terms of the required hardware, software, and Human-Computer Interface (HCI). Logical Model of the System: Provide a high-level logical data flow diagram of the proposed system. Learning Team Assignment: Service Request SR-kf-013 (Due Week Five) 4.

24. Draft the next 4-6 page section of due in Week Five. This must include: Preliminary Design Model: Provide a diagram that illustrates the overall logical information architecture. Design Trade-off Approach: Specify the tradeoffs among cost, schedule, and performance. For example, a fast, inexpensive solution may not address performance requirements adequately. Detailed Design Process and Design Specifications: Specify separate recommended decisions for software design, hardware, and networks. Include resolution of HCI considerations. Physical Model of the System: Illustrate the recommended decisions in information architecture diagrams. Begin work on the PowerPoint presentation. 5. Learning Team Assignment: Service Request SR-kf-013 Draft the final 4-6 page section of the paper. This should include: Testing Process Summary: Define a test plan or script that identifies major software functionality and hardware to be tested along with the required outcomes. Installation Process and Training Plan Summary: Provide a time line that identifies the specific steps—including training—and related resources required to implement the recommended system. Include a narrative explanation that includes a discussion on the effects of project constraints, such as time, conversion method, etc. and a description of the recommended training plan.

25. Documentation Plan Summary: Specify and explain each type of documentation required for ongoing support—technical and user—of the proposed system. Support and Maintenance Plan Summary: Provide a plan that outlines responsibilities and related resources necessary to support and maintain the proposed system—software, hardware, and networks. Finalize the paper. Finalize the PowerPoint presentation. *********************************************