Conversion Method
Outline the conversion method used for your system and explain why it is appropriate for Cafe Le Escargot
There are four methods of conversion available for any system. All of these conversion methods feature advantages and disadvantages. The various methods include: Direct, Parallel, Phased and Pilot. The method that has been implemented for Cafe Le Escargot is the phased conversion method.
The Phased conversion method involves a gradual introduction of the new system, while at the same time replacing elements of the current system until the current system is completely replaced by the new system.
Within this method various advantages are present, these include:
- More manageable
- Usable even when the whole system is still developing
Within this method various disadvantages are present. The greatest disadvantage is the time necessary for complete conversion to occur, as element by element of the current system is replaced by its electronic counterpart. Alongside this gradual replacement, training must be ongoing to ensure that users and participants are well versed with the new system during its gradual implementation. Phased conversion is also relatively expensive as the system is implemented in stages as opposed to all at once
Cafe Le Escargot are using the phased conversion method as the current paper based system is transposed with the new system, process by process. Testing and training would occur during the implementation of each new element during the implementation. The time taken for complete conversion would take a lot longer than direct conversion and more expensive, but the risk of system wide catastrophic failure is mitigated by the virtues of a phased conversion. Extensive training would be required as the current and the new system are diametrically distinct. With a phased conversion, the training could occur over an extended period of time as opposed to all at once.
Outline and recommend an Implementation Plan
There are four methods of conversion available for any system. All of these conversion methods feature advantages and disadvantages. The various methods include: Direct, Parallel, Phased and Pilot. The method that has been implemented for Cafe Le Escargot is the phased conversion method.
The Phased conversion method involves a gradual introduction of the new system, while at the same time replacing elements of the current system until the current system is completely replaced by the new system.
Within this method various advantages are present, these include:
- More manageable
- Usable even when the whole system is still developing
Within this method various disadvantages are present. The greatest disadvantage is the time necessary for complete conversion to occur, as element by element of the current system is replaced by its electronic counterpart. Alongside this gradual replacement, training must be ongoing to ensure that users and participants are well versed with the new system during its gradual implementation. Phased conversion is also relatively expensive as the system is implemented in stages as opposed to all at once
Cafe Le Escargot are using the phased conversion method as the current paper based system is transposed with the new system, process by process. Testing and training would occur during the implementation of each new element during the implementation. The time taken for complete conversion would take a lot longer than direct conversion and more expensive, but the risk of system wide catastrophic failure is mitigated by the virtues of a phased conversion. Extensive training would be required as the current and the new system are diametrically distinct. With a phased conversion, the training could occur over an extended period of time as opposed to all at once.
Outline and recommend an Implementation Plan