IT 342 Enterprise Systems - Analyze and redesign business processes

Enterprise Systems

IT 342

College of Computing and Informatics

 

Question One

1 Mark

Learning Outcome(s):

LO1: Analyze and redesign business processes within small, medium and large corporate enterprise. (1.4),

LO2: Design secure and flexible information and communication architectures that support the changing needs of the business. (2.2)

BMX is a bikes company that manufacturing bikes, and bike accessories. BMX sells its bikes and accessories to a network of specialized dealers throughout the world or sells them to its customers at retail prices. It also perform repair services for their customers. It procures its raw materials and equipment from a variety of suppliers globally. BMX obtains its financial support as loans from banks and from other investment corporations.

· Draw the Value system model for the BMX Company.

 

Question Two

1.5 Marks

Learning Outcome(s):

Learning Outcome(s):

LO1: Analyze and redesign business processes within small, medium and large corporate enterprise. (1.4)

a. Explain the value chain defined by Michael Porter, and compare it with the REA ontology definition.

b. Based on Porter’s generic value chain, explain the difference between Primary and Support value activities, and what is the use of a Margin?

Question Three

1.5 Mark

Learning Outcome(s):

Design secure and flexible information and communication architectures that support the changing needs of the business. (2.2)

ABC is a company that specializes in IT training. The Company has 100 employees and can handle up to 15 teams per project. The company can operate a project that work more than one team on it and at least one team works for a running project. Each team cannot work in more than one project at the same time. Each employee can be a member in more than one team and each team must have at least one member. Also, each team must have a leader. Each leader can be a leader for one team only per project.

· Draw the ER Diagram

Question Four

1 Mark

Learning Outcome(s):

Design secure and flexible information and communication architectures that support the changing needs of the business. (2.2)

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of System Flowchart.