BACKGROUND:
The company is a global organization of 250,000 associates located throughout the world with plants, office, and associates in every country.
The parent has given direction that a reengineering is to happen to give a total systems approach to the organization.
The IS/IT function is being globalized with functions being centralized, co-located, decentralized, and virtualized in different divisions throughout the world. You have been challenged with the task of doing an action research oriented feasibility study of one of the topics in one of the defined major IS/IT functional areas. The company is moving so fast that many areas.
The areas to be explored for the case study would be management, application software as far as implementation and auditing the system to ensure its reliable and a fit for the organization. Some ideas I’d like to explore are the integration of new system within the organization since it’s complex and can be challenging task. There are various challenges to include:
Cultural and Language barriers due to various locations where the organization is located. Therefore there will be different languages, customs and culture which can make it difficult to communicate effectively and collaborate on new technology initiatives.
Technical Compatibility is also a factor since new technology may not be compatible with existing systems on hardware in all locations. Therefore it can lead to additional costs and delays. There is also the factor of resistance to change which employees may be relecutant to adopt new technologies especially since it changes up the organization’s current work processes and/or employee job responsibilities.
There may also be issues with data and privacy when it comes to security. Especially since it involves collecting, storing and transferring sensitive data which can raise concerns as to whether privacy is being protected and compliance is being met across various locations and jurisdictions.
Training and support will also be needed to ensure that employees across various locations can use the technology effectively and efficiently. There may challenges with different infrastructure across locations because some may be outdated and unreliable with internet connectivity while others may lack necessary hardware or software to operate. There will be challenges with communication issues due to different time zones and scheduling conflicts which can make it difficult to coordinate meetings and collaborate efforts.
Restructuring and implementing a new system can not only be costly, but there may also be issues with data migration. Moving data from legacy systems to new systems because there is potential for data loss, corruption and privacy violations. There are also issues when it comes to project management as far as ensuring a project is completed on time and within budget due to new system interfering with current work processes and operations.
When it comes to auditing new technology the following issues can be challenging:
Lack of expertise when auditing new systems since this area requires specialized experience in
technical areas. This may not be available within the organization thus it will make it difficult to identify potential risks and evaluate the effectiveness of controls.
Furthermore new systems can be complex and multifaceted involving multiple components and interactions with other systems. This complexity can make it difficult to understand how a system operates and identify potential vulnerabilities. There also other issues like integration with other systems (existing and new) which introduces new risks and makes it difficult to audit. As well as limited access to systems which can be restricted or limited. This in turn makes it difficult to conduct a thorough audit and identify potential issues along the way. Technology is also rapidly changing and it can be difficult to keep up with new threats and vulnerabilities. Lastly, issues with compliance such as data privacy laws or industry regulations which can make it difficult to navigate and incorporate into the auditing process.Cultural and Language barriers due to various locations where the organization is located. Therefore there will be different languages, customs and culture which can make it difficult to communicate effectively and collaborate on new technology initiatives.
Technical Compatibility is also a factor since new technology may not be compatible with existing systems on hardware in all locations. Therefore it can lead to additional costs and delays. There is also the factor of resistance to change which employees may be relecutant to adopt new technologies especially since it changes up the organization’s current work processes and/or employee job responsibilities.
There may also be issues with data and privacy when it comes to security. Especially since it involves collecting, storing and transferring sensitive data which can raise concerns as to whether privacy is being protected and compliance is being met across various locations and jurisdictions.
Training and support will also be needed to ensure that employees across various locations can use the technology effectively and efficiently. There may challenges with different infrastructure across locations because some may be outdated and unreliable with internet connectivity while others may lack necessary hardware or software to operate. There will be challenges with communication issues due to different time zones and scheduling conflicts which can make it difficult to coordinate meetings and collaborate efforts.
Restructuring and implementing a new system can not only be costly, but there may also be issues with data migration. Moving data from legacy systems to new systems because there is potential for data loss, corruption and privacy violations. There are also issues when it comes to project management as far as ensuring a project is completed on time and within budget due to new system interfering with current work processes and operations.
When it comes to auditing new technology the following issues can be challenging:
Lack of expertise when auditing new systems since this area requires specialized experience in
technical areas. This may not be available within the organization thus it will make it difficult to identify potential risks and evaluate the effectiveness of controls.
Furthermore new systems can be complex and multifaceted involving multiple components and interactions with other systems. This complexity can make it difficult to understand how a system operates and identify potential vulnerabilities. There also other issues like integration with other systems (existing and new) which introduces new risks and makes it difficult to audit. As well as limited access to systems which can be restricted or limited. This in turn makes it difficult to conduct a thorough audit and identify potential issues along the way. Technology is also rapidly changing and it can be difficult to keep up with new threats and vulnerabilities. Lastly, issues with compliance such as data privacy laws or industry regulations which can make it difficult to navigate and incorporate into the auditing process.
Based on the following information above write a draft feasibility study that contains the following information:
1. Situation Analysis (if your study requires a SA) – The situation analysis is just that, the student’s analysis of a given situation which is usually a situation that warrants a change from the student’s perspective. The situation analysis should be written succinctly, but still include all salient and relevant data. Example: Workers at the office of the Z firm are habitually late. Morale is low and productivity is falling off. The company is involved in manufacturing parts for oil rigs, and with the world oil glut spawning oil price drops and production cutbacks, it seems that employee insecurity is developing within the company. The noted declines in the office commenced at about the same time national attention on the oil situation began. The company has not offered any communications to the workforce and this seems to be a factor in fostering rumors, most of which foretell pending cutbacks, layoffs, and other actions deemed detrimental by the office force.
2. Statement of the Problem
3. Premise (if your study requires a premise) – A premise is a statement used in applied research stating what is expected to be found in the research or what will result after the prescribed action is taken. It is similar to the hypothesis used in other types of research studies. When a formal hypothesis is utilized, you may wish to state a null hypothesis that stipulates that there will be no change from the current situation; then an alternate hypothesis is written wherein possible change or a new understanding of the variables is stated. For example, if one believes that if people eat a piece of chocolate pie each day for one month they will have significant weight gain, the null hypothesis would state that eating a piece of chocolate pie each day does result in significant weight gain; the alternate hypothesis or premise would simply state that eating a piece of chocolate pie each day will cause significant weight gain.
4. Definitions
5. Limitations – You may be able to identify specific variables in a given situation and still be unaware that other factors exist that could affect the outcome. This failure could result in faulty research. However, if you could identify these other variables or situations that could affect results, exclusive of the variables being studied, you minimize their negative impact on the research. Your responsibility is to locate these other variables and to indicate what impact they might have on any results. When thus stated, they are referenced as disclaimers or study limitations. Example: The “Hawthorne” effect of anyone being studied, or recent happenings in the work environment. A variety of disclaimers should be developed when contemplating applied research, particularly in a non-controlled multi-variable environment.
6. Delimitations
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