Before you begin this assignment, be sure you have read the Case Study and all assignments for this class, especially Stage 4: Final System Report.

Purpose of this Assignment

This assignment gives you the opportunity to use industry-standard methodologies for analyzing a business situation, initiating a project, and determining various aspects of feasibility of an IT project.  This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes to enable you to:

· plan, build, and maintain systems that meet organizational strategic goals by demonstrating the use of enterprise architecture and applying enterprise governance principles and practices

· effectively communicate with stakeholders to determine, manage, and document business requirements throughout the SDLC

Assignment

The results of your systems analysis and design work in this class will be documented in a Final System Report. The purpose of the Report is to inform management of your system proposal and gain approval to proceed with the project. The Report will be developed and submitted in stages, which will be compiled at the end of class into the Final System Report. Review the outline of the Final System Report in the Stage 4 Assignment description. Note that it contains the analysis of the problem(s) and requirements, and proposes what kind of a system solution is needed. It does not propose a specific solution, but it does recommend why and how the organization should acquire the solution.

The first step in the analysis process is to create a Preliminary Investigation Report (PIR). The PIR documents the system planning phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).  During the planning phase, the opportunities presented or problem(s) to be solved with an information technology system are identified, investigation into the current situation occurs, and various feasibility aspects of implementing a system are analyzed. This results in a recommendation for further action with estimated costs and schedule, and a list of benefits. Once it is completed and approved, the PIR becomes the major source document for use to begin the systems analysis phase.

To start, read the case study carefully. The case study tells you that the executives at Precision Electronics Parts, Inc., have identified a need to replace the current customer billing and payment system and re-engineer the associated processes. As you review the case study, list the most important relevant business problems and identify the information presented that you will need to complete the sections of the Preliminary Investigation Report shown below.  All of the information you need to complete the projects in this class is not provided in the case study. In the discussion area of the classroom, there is a discussion titled “Case Study Interview Questions” where you can pose questions about the case study, as if you were interviewing the people in the case study organization. Any information that you need that is not included in the case study should be asked about in this discussion. Responses from the faculty member on behalf of the case study organization will be available for everyone in the class. 

Using the case study and the outline and resources listed below, develop your Preliminary Investigation Report. Approximate lengths for each section are provided as a guideline; be sure to provide all pertinent information. References in brackets are to the two e-textbooks (by authors Jawahar and Conger) used in this class and the page on which the explanatory information begins.

I. Introduction (1 paragraph)

a. Brief statement of the problem or system

b. Name of person or group who initiated the investigation

c. Name of person or group who performed the investigation

II. Problem to be solved – The basis of the system request, including an explanation of major problems or opportunities (1 paragraph)

III. Findings 

a. Scope of proposed system (1 paragraph describing the system boundaries – what is included, perhaps where it stops)

b. Constraints (1 paragraph, including a short list of constraints) [Jawahar, p. 61]

c. Fact Finding – significant findings and conclusions (1 paragraph with more than one finding and conclusion to be drawn; source is the case study and responses to questions posed in the Case Study Interview Questions discussion)

d. Current Costs – cost of current system (1 short paragraph; source is the case study and responses to questions posed in the Case Study Interview Questions discussion)

IV. Feasibility Analysis: This is not a complete Feasibility Report; instead it is a discussion of whether and how the proposed systems is technically, financially and organizationally feasible. Describe what aspects of the organization in the case study and the proposed system make it technically, financially and organizationally feasible. [Jawahar, p. 65] 

a. Technical Feasibility (1 paragraph)

b. Financial Feasibility (1 paragraph)

c. Organizational/Behavioral Feasibility (1 paragraph)

V. Recommendation for further action 

a. An estimate of how long it would take to implement the system and have it available for use, and a rough cost estimate for the entire project (short paragraph with estimated time and cost)

b. Expected benefits – tangible (with estimated quantification) and intangible benefits (introductory paragraph and list of tangible (quantified) and intangible benefits) [Conger, p. 148]

Submitting Your Assignment

Submit your document via your Assignment Folder as Microsoft Word document, or a document that can be ready using MS Word, with your last name included in the filename. 

Use the Grading Rubric below to be sure you have covered all aspects of the assignment.

GRADING RUBRIC:

Criteria

90-100%

Far Above Standards

80-89%

Above Standards

70-79%

Meets Standards

60-69%

Below Standards

< 60%

Well Below Standards

Possible Points

Introduction

9-10 Points

The introduction   includes the statement of the problem, who initiated and who conducted the   investigation, and is clear, logical, derived from the Case Study, and   demonstrates a sophisticated level of writing. 

8 Points

The introduction   includes the statement of the problem, who initiated and who conducted the   investigation, and is clear, logical, derived from the Case Study, and   demonstrates a clear understanding of the course concepts. 

7 Points

The introduction   includes the statement of the problem, who initiated and who conducted the   investigation; is adequate, and is derived from the Case Study. 

6 Points

The background for   the business case is not clear, logical and/or derived from the Case Study.   It may not include the statement of the problem, who initiated and who   conducted the investigation.

0-5 Points

Introduction is   not included, or demonstrates little effort.

10

Description   of Problem

9-10 Points

The basis of the system request, including   an explanation of major problems or opportunities is provided, and is clear,   specific, and logical, appropriate to the Case Study and demonstrates a   sophisticated level of writing. 

8 Points

The basis of the system request, including   an explanation of major problems or opportunities is provided, and is clear,   specific, and logical, appropriate to the Case Study and demonstrates   effective writing. 

7 Points

The basis of the   system request, including an explanation of major problems or opportunities   is provided, and is adequate and appropriate to the Case Study. 

6   Points

The basis of the system   request is unclear, too general, and/or not appropriate to the Case   Study. It may not provide an explanation of major problems or opportunities.

0-5 Points

Description of Problem   is not submitted, or demonstrates little effort.

10

Findings

18-20 Points

Findings include   scope, constraints, fact finding results and conclusions, and current system   costs, and is   clear, specific, and logical, appropriate to the Case Study and demonstrates   a sophisticated level of writing.

16-17 Points

Findings include   scope, constraints, fact finding results and conclusions, and current system   costs, and   is clear, specific, and logical, appropriate to the Case Study and   demonstrates effective writing.

14-15 Points

Findings include   scope, constraints, fact finding results and conclusions, and current system   costs, and   is adequate and appropriate to the Case Study.

12-13 Points

Findings may not   include scope,   constraints, fact finding results and conclusions, and current system costs.

0-11 Points

Findings are not provided,   or demonstrates little effort.

20

Feasibility   Analysis

27-30 Points

Feasibility   Analysis correctly and convincingly explains the technical, economic and   organizational/ behavioral feasibility of the proposed system. Demonstrates a   sophisticated level of writing.

24-26 Points

Feasibility   Analysis correctly explains the technical, economic and organizational/   behavioral feasibility of the proposed system. Is appropriate to the case study and   demonstrates effective writing.

21-23 Points

Feasibility   Analysis explains the technical, economic and organizational/ behavioral   feasibility of the proposed system. Is   appropriate to the case study.

18-20 Points

Feasibility   Analysis may not explain the technical, economic and organizational/   behavioral feasibility of the proposed system.

0-17 Points

Feasibility   Analysis is not included, or demonstrates little effort.

30

Recommend-ation

18-20 Points

Recommendation is   clear, convincing, and includes estimated time and cost, and tangible and   intangible benefits. Demonstrates a   sophisticated level of writing.

16-17 Points

Recommendation is   clear, and includes estimated time and cost, and tangible and intangible   benefits. Is appropriate to the case   study and demonstrates effective writing. 

14-15 Points

Recommendation   includes estimated time and cost, and tangible and intangible benefits. Is   appropriate to the case study.

12-13 Points

Recommendation may   not include estimated time and cost, and/or tangible and intangible benefits.

0-11 Points

Recommend-ation is   not included or demonstrates little effort.

20

Format

9-10 Points

Submission   reflects effective organization and sophisticated writing; follows   instructions provided; uses correct structure, grammar, and spelling;   presented in a professional format; any references used are appropriately   incorporated and cited using APA style.

8 Points

Submission   reflects effective organization and clear writing; follows instructions   provided; uses correct structure, grammar, and spelling; presented in a   professional format; any references used are appropriately incorporated and   cited using APA style.

7 Points

Submission is   adequate, is somewhat organized, follows instructions provided; contains   minimal grammar and/or spelling errors; and follows APA style for any   references and citations. 

6 Points

Submission is not   well organized, and/or does not follow instructions provided; and/or contains   grammar and/or spelling errors; and/or does not follow APA style for any   references and citations. May demonstrate inadequate level of writing.

0-5 Points

Document is   extremely poorly written and does not convey the information.

10

TOTAL Points   Possible

100

Detecting fraud in e-commerce using Machine Learning Algorithm

Purpose

Unit 2 introduces some basic analysis methods, ideas for gathering data, and the creativity needed in looking for solutions to client problems. Make sure you investigate all parts of the unit for activities and requirements before posting or completing graded work.

Food for thought:

• What is the advantage to having an organized methodology in evaluating business opportunities?
• In what ways can you use software tools to organize and present complex ideas?
• Why are visual representations of ideas powerful?

Content

Scenario No. 1

Holliman Veterinary Hospital has considered advertising on the radio and in newspapers in their community, but now has contacted you about the possibility of developing a better Web presence. HVH is located in an area of about a half million people; there are many other veterinarians, so competition for clients can be fierce. The hospital’s current “website” consists of a homepage created on a free template, some random photos, and minimal information such as the address, phone, and email contact.

Scenario No. 2

Phillips Insurance Company has offices in seven cities, and has contacted you about their aging network infrastructure. The security of company and client data is always of primary concern. The company is contemplating an agent training through delivery of video and live class sessions on an intranet, but the current network is not capable of handling it. There is concern about the use of both hardware and software by the trainers themselves as they develop a program, and again, there is a concern about keeping company secrets from competitors.

Scenario No. 3 

WLAB Television station is located in a medium-sized town in which there are three stations. The board of directors largely satisfied with the technology in the studio as well as the station’s website, where there is a link to a national weather outlet so that local customers can download an application to monitor current conditions and receive warnings. They have contacted you because they are contemplating the development of their own weather application.

Scenario No. 4

Cassel Scout Productions is a talent agency specializing in the promotion of actors, singers, and dancers. The company has a database to house both agent and performer data plus performance Assignments, but there is difficulty in gathering information for meaningful reports and it often seems like additional data about performers might be useful. The company has contacted you to determine if the current database could be reworked or if they should start over with a new database before the amount of data is too large to handle.

Assignment Instructions

Your Assignment should be composed in a two-page APA formatted Word document. Your Assignment does not require an abstract page but does require a cover page and separate reference page. Consider using SWOT Analysis Worksheet template.

Part 1: SWOT Analysis

Choose just one of the scenarios above.

• Provide an appropriate paper subheading.
• Write an introductory statement to this section before presenting your SWOT analysis. Do not simply say you “chose scenario no. 2” – write as if the reader is unaware of the Assignment instructions.
• Organize your SWOT analysis on the page by either using a table or a bulleted list. Make sure it is clear which answer explains the strengths, which one answers the weaknesses, etc.
• Do not use sources for this part of the Assignment; write entirely in your own words. 

Part 2: Visual explanations of potential solutions using Visio

First, provide an appropriate paper subheading.
Using the same scenario that you chose for SWOT analysis, prepare one of the following to show the options for what you can do for this client. Prepare this in Visio and embed (not link) in your Word document.

Choose one of the following to draw in Visio:

1. Flowchart – A minimum of nine shapes must be included; the flowchart must be created using standard flowcharting shapes, symbols, and methodology.
2. Cause and Effect Fishbone diagram – The reading this week refers to Figure 5.2 in the text; your fishbone diagram should have approximately the same amount of detail as in that example. 

Part 3: Research and paraphrasing information

This part is unrelated to the chosen scenario. The textbook introduces STEEPLE, Value Chain analysis, the Balanced Scorecard, and the Ansoff Matrix. Choose one of these and use either the textbook or another academically suitable source for this part of the Assignment in which you will explain the method:

• Provide an appropriate paper subheading
• Describe the method in your own words; do not quote from your sources.
• Write at least 70 words.
• Write in full sentences.
• Include an in-text citation to identify the source of your information. 

Last Page

Include a Reference page with an APA-formatted entry for the source you used in Part 3 above.

Notes:

• Subheadings should be short phrases that describe the content. Do not copy Assignment instructions or questions; doing so does not prove an understanding of main ideas.
• Do not copy or quote any part of this Assignment in your paper.

Hello, I implemented some of the parts and I want you to correct my mistakes and implement the things that I haven’t yet.

Power point presentation.

In 500 words or more, consider this statement: For cloud computing to become multi-jurisdictional, it must be separated from politics.

Use at least three sources. Use the Research Databases available from the Danforth Library not Google. Include at least 3 quotes from your sources enclosed in quotation marks and cited in-line by reference to your reference list.  Example: “words you copied” (citation) These quotes should be one full sentence not altered or paraphrased. Cite your sources using APA format. Use the quotes in your paragaphs.   Stand alone quotes will not count toward the 3 required quotes

Discussion – 200 words

APA

Introduction to Machine learning

You are expected to be able to program in R prior to taking this class. Use Titanic dataset and perform EDA on various columns. Without using any modeling algorithms, and only using basic methods such as frequency distribution, describe the most important predictors of survival of Titanic passengers, e.g. were males or females more likely to survive, were young and rich females more likely to survive than old poor males etc?

Please submit the assignment in a word or pdf file

What are the basic requirements for a valid contract entered into via the Internet?

The Team CTF tests cyber skills in 10 categories, and each category has one question. You and each of your team members are required to solve one problem for this CTF competition. Divide the problems between team members. Use the table below to determine which of your team members will be attempting each problem.

You only need to do one problem per person and are not required to solve all the problems. Use the table below. No two students should be selecting the same category for their final PowerPoint presentation. Categories will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis. Post your selection in the discussion. Any disputes over a category selection should be resolved with assistance from your instructor.