Baker College MGT 321
System Build Project
MGT 321 System Build Project For this project, you will design a system for the organization of your choosing. This could be for a current or former employer or some fictitious organization. The system you design might be data storage, telecommunications, e-commerce, accounting information, manufacturing process system, inventory management, or some other system approved by your instructor. You will discover (or create, if you choose a fictional organization) and explain the main systems in place, discuss the integration, and explain how the data collected by these systems helps the organization make decisions and carry out the strategic plan. This project must meet the written communication skills at a Bachelor level competency as described in the Writing Across the Curriculum Initiative. Specific parts of the paper should include: • Determine the System (Needs Analysis) Data Storage o Problem to solve Consolidate the data systems o Determine specific issue Due to the company growth that occurred at such a fast rate, the company was unable to consolidate systems as multiple locations were built and ultimately leading to the company creating multiple divisions. o What part can technology solve- Data access availability companywide that is in one location. o Get input from creators and users o How solving this problem supports the organization's mission • Integration of system into current organization system o Describe current major systems o Discuss compatibility of the new system with current systems o Explore various decision-making support models o Evaluate the advantages and limitations of data in DSS o Explore different implementation processes o Define the process chosen o Explore security issues for this system •