< Implementing Oracle E-Business suite for Tesla motor company >
<PMGT 699-92- O-2019/Spring - Applied Project Management >
Prepared By
<Govind Rao Kurupathi>
<2/10/2019>
1. Executive Summary
1.1 ..Introduction………………………………………………………………………
1.2 .. Purpose………………………………………………………………………….
1.3 .. Scope……………………………………………………………………………
2. Project Overview
2.1Project Description
2.2Problem Statement
2.3Goals
2.4Project Background
2.5Product Objectives
2.6 ..Business Objectives……………………………………………………………..
2.7 ..Milestones……………………………………………………………………….
2.8Assumptions, Constraints and Dependencies
2.9Project Deliverables
2.10.. Project Success Criteria ………………………………………………………..
2.11..Schedule and Budget Summary
2.12..Evolution of the Plan
2.13..References
2.14Definitions and Acronyms
3. Stakeholder Register
4. Schedule
4.1 ..Purpose/Overview………………………………………………………………..
4.2 ..Schedule Baseline……………………………………………………………….
4.3 .. Schedule Control…………………………………………………………………
5. Resource Plan
5.1 .. Overview/Purpose of the Resource Section ……………………………………
5.2 ..Resourcing Strategy & Assumptions….………………………………………….
5.3 .. Resourcing Development………………………………………………………..
6. Risk Management Plan
6.1 .. Purpose/Overview………………………………………………………………
6.2 .. Risk Identification………………………………………………………………
6.3 ..Risk Analysis……………………………………………………………………
6.4 Risk Monitoring Plan …………………………………………………………….
7. Communications Plan
7.1..Overview
7.2..Communication Message and Delivery
7.3..Communications Guidelines
7.4.. Escalation Process
8. Procurement
9. Cost
9.1..Introduction
9.2.. Estimate Cost
9.3..Contingency reserve project purpose or justification
9.4..Budget
9.5..Project and Monitoring
9.6.. Project Reports
9.7..Cost Change Control
9.8..Project Budget
9.9..Microsoft Performance Report #1
9.10..Microsoft Performance Report #2
10. Integrated Change Control
1.Executive Summary Introduction
Tesla, Inc. is an American automotive and energy company based in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in electric car manufacturing and, through its SolarCity subsidiary, solar panel manufacturing.
Real Tech Inc is an Oracle implementation specialist and an Oracle platinum partner. Tesla has awarded Real Tech Inc to implement the e-business suite of applications in its headquarters situated in Freemont, California. The suite of applications contains modules like Inventory management, Order management, Discrete manufacturing (Work In the process, Bills of materials) and financial modules (Accounts payable, receivable, Fixed assets and general ledger). The duration of the project is estimated to be 1 year (on the higher side). The team consists of 6 functional consultants, one database administrator, one Project Manager, one ERP practice head.
1.1 Purpose
The purpo.
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Agenda
Components Involved
Software process models
Waterfall Model/SDLC
Incremental Process
Evolutionary Process
Concurrent models
Process activities
Coping with change
Process improvement
CN*NOW (CNW) is one of the largest manufacturer of outdoor manufacturer of furniture for domestic and commercial use. It records huge turnover but is not able to reflect it in the bottom-line. It is because of this reason in this report we proposed the introduction of ERP so as to improve the profitability of the company. Besides these ERP solutions’ objective is to ensure that the data streams amongst each internal trade while managing affiliations, or "touch focuses", to the partners. ERP solutions works on a blended bag of computer gear’s and network arrangements, Regardless of the course of action, generally ERP solutions use a simple database to hold information from various trades and which can be used by different customers utilizing some means
Project Proposal Service Center Management softwareAdam Waheed
Service center professional is software which can manage full service life cycle of an organization. The software is a web based application which will be developed on PHP MySQL to solve current problems of Albion service center .This software is very useful for medium and small sized organizations
This document provides an overview of the key business processes and organizational structures that will be used in the SAP Project Systems module for Tuaman Engineering Limited and Himadri Real Estate Limited. It describes the in-scope project lifecycle processes from pre-bid analysis to project closure and outlines the main data structures including company code, profit center, revenue and cost elements, project coding mask, and work breakdown structure.
- Manoj Kumar has 5 years of experience as a software professional specializing in data warehousing and ETL development using Informatica and Oracle database.
- He has experience designing and implementing complex ETL mappings including Slowly Changing Dimensions types 2 and 3.
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This document is the final project report submitted by Waqar Younas and Yasmin Akhter for their Master's degree in Computer Science. It outlines the development of an Accounts Management System for a spray center. The report includes chapters on project introduction and background, requirements analysis, planning and design, implementation, and testing. The system aims to help the dealer manage customer and supplier records, transactions, expenses, reports, and other accounting tasks online as the current manual system is time-consuming. It was developed using HTML, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery and CSS. Various diagrams and test cases are included to document the system analysis, design, and testing process.
The following document contains case study related to the startup my friend started, DIGITERIA.NET . Due to the changing nature of our startup, we moved to ERPAL, which is a web based ERP solution, ideal for small/medium enterprises.
Agenda
Components Involved
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Process improvement
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Appendix C – Project Close-out Checklist
Section 1.General Information
Project Name
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Project Sponsor(s)
Title
Department
Division
Project Manager
Title
Department
Division
Section 2.Final Deliverable Checklist
Item
Question
Response
2.1
Do you agree that the product and/or service is ready to be deployed?
Yes |_|No |_|
2.2
Do you agree the product and/or service has sufficiently met the stated business goals and objectives?
Yes |_|No |_|
2.3
Do you fully understand and agree to accept all operational requirements, operational risks, maintenance costs, and other limitations and/or constraints imposed as a result of ongoing operations of the product and/or service?
Yes |_|No |_|
2.4
Do you agree the project should be closed? If no, please explain:
Yes |_|No |_|
Rate your level of satisfaction with regards to the project outcomes listed below
2.5
Project Quality
Yes |_|No |_|
2.6
Product and/or Service Performance
Yes |_|No |_|
2.7
Scope
Yes |_|No |_|
2.8
Cost (Budget)
Yes |_|No |_|
2.9
Schedule
Yes |_|No |_|
Section 3.Project Documentation Checklist
Item
Question
Response
3.1
Have project documentation and other items (e.g., Business Case, Project Plan, Charter, Budget Documents, Status Reports) been prepared, collected, filed, and/or disposed?
Yes |_|No |_|
3.3
Were audits (e.g., project closeout audit) completed and results documented for future reference?
Yes |_|No |_|
3.4
Identify the storage location for the following project documents items:
Item
Document
Location (e.g., Google Docs, Webspace)
Format
3.4a
Business Case
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4b
Project Charter
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4c
Project Plan
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4d
Budget Documentation and Invoices
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4e
Status Reports
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4f
Risks and Issues Log
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4g
Final deliverable
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4h
If applicable, verify that final project deliverable for the project is attached or storage location is identified in 3.4.
Section 4.Project Team
List resources specified in the Project Plan and used by the project.
Name
Role
Type
(e.g., Contractor, Employee)
Section 5.Project Lessons Learned
Identify lessons learned specifically for the project. State the lessons learned in terms of a problem
(issue). Describe the problem and include any project documentation references (e.g., Project Plan,
Issues Log) that provide additional details. Identify recommended improvements to correct a similar
problem in the future.
Problem Statement
Problem Description
References
Recommendation
Section 6.Post-Implementation Support Plans
Identify plans for post-implementation activities after project closeout. Refer to the Benefits Realization
review gate for information about the Post-Implementation Review of Business Outcomes deliverable.
Action
Planned Date
Assigned To
Frequency
Post-Implementation Review of ...
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(a) Thrasymachus’ (the sophist’s) definition of Justice or Right o.docxAASTHA76
(a) Thrasymachus’ (the sophist’s) definition of Justice or Right or Right Doing/Living is “The Interest of the Stronger (Might makes Right).” How does Socrates refute this definition? (cite just
one
of his arguments) [cf:
The Republic
, 30-40, Unit 1 Lecture Video]
(b) According to Socrates, what is the true definition of Justice or Right? [cf:
The Republic
, 141-42, Unit 2 Lecture Video]
(c) And why therefore is the Just life far preferable to the Unjust life (142-43)?
(a) The Allegory of the CAVE (the main metaphor of western philosophy) is an illustration of the Divided LINE.
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the Two Worlds, and the move/ascent from one to the other (exiting the CAVE, crossing the Divided LINE)—which is alone the true meaning of Education and the only way to become Just, Right, and Immortal. [cf:
The Republic
, 227-232, Unit 3 Lecture Video]
(b) How do the philosophical Studies of
Arithmetic
(number) and
Dialectic
take you above the Divided Line and out of the changing sense-world of illusion (the CAVE) into Reality and make you use your Reason (pure thought) instead of your senses? [cf:
The Republic
, 235-37, 240-42, 250-55. Unit 4 Lecture Video (transcript)]
Give a summary of the
Proof of the Force
(Why there is the “Universe,” “Man,” “God,” “History,” etc)? Start with, “Can there be
nothing
?” [cf: TJH 78-95, Unit 2 Lecture Video]
NIETZSCHE is the crucial Jedi philosopher who provides the “bridge” between negative and positive Postmodernity by focusing on a certain “Problem” and the “
Solution
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The document discusses an approach for cloud coalition formation that considers service level agreement (SLA) requirements. It proposes a three-tier middleware called "ProgNET" to integrate software-defined networking mechanisms into clouds to provide SLA guarantees for virtualized networks. The middleware would enforce SLA requirements within single and federated cloud domains while enabling negotiation of SLAs between clients and providers. However, the proposed solution was not implemented or evaluated and does not address the issue of cloud federation formation. It focuses only on mechanisms for negotiating and enforcing SLAs in cloud environments.
- Arunprakash Alagesan has over 9 years of experience in IT with TATA Consultancy Services working on application development and support projects for clients like CITI Bank and Bank of America.
- He has strong skills in Oracle 11g, PL/SQL, SQL coding, and performance tuning. He has experience across the entire software development lifecycle.
- Some of his key projects include developing and maintaining the BaNCS application for CITI Bank and the Finance Data Warehouse for Bank of America. He has received several awards for his work including performance tuning and defect-free delivery.
Plastic SCM: Entreprise Version Control Platform for Modern Applications and ...Kiko Monteverde
This document summarizes Codice Software, a company that provides version control software. It introduces Plastic SCM, their flagship product, which enables parallel development through branching and merging capabilities. Plastic SCM aims to increase productivity and quality by allowing developers to work independently and merge changes efficiently. The document highlights customer case studies where Plastic SCM helped reduce costs and time to market. It also outlines Codice's values of proven technology, customer focus, and striving for excellence.
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Appendix C – Project Close-out Checklist
Section 1.General Information
Project Name
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Project Sponsor(s)
Title
Department
Division
Project Manager
Title
Department
Division
Section 2.Final Deliverable Checklist
Item
Question
Response
2.1
Do you agree that the product and/or service is ready to be deployed?
Yes |_|No |_|
2.2
Do you agree the product and/or service has sufficiently met the stated business goals and objectives?
Yes |_|No |_|
2.3
Do you fully understand and agree to accept all operational requirements, operational risks, maintenance costs, and other limitations and/or constraints imposed as a result of ongoing operations of the product and/or service?
Yes |_|No |_|
2.4
Do you agree the project should be closed? If no, please explain:
Yes |_|No |_|
Rate your level of satisfaction with regards to the project outcomes listed below
2.5
Project Quality
Yes |_|No |_|
2.6
Product and/or Service Performance
Yes |_|No |_|
2.7
Scope
Yes |_|No |_|
2.8
Cost (Budget)
Yes |_|No |_|
2.9
Schedule
Yes |_|No |_|
Section 3.Project Documentation Checklist
Item
Question
Response
3.1
Have project documentation and other items (e.g., Business Case, Project Plan, Charter, Budget Documents, Status Reports) been prepared, collected, filed, and/or disposed?
Yes |_|No |_|
3.3
Were audits (e.g., project closeout audit) completed and results documented for future reference?
Yes |_|No |_|
3.4
Identify the storage location for the following project documents items:
Item
Document
Location (e.g., Google Docs, Webspace)
Format
3.4a
Business Case
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4b
Project Charter
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4c
Project Plan
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4d
Budget Documentation and Invoices
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4e
Status Reports
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4f
Risks and Issues Log
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4g
Final deliverable
|_| Electronic
|_| Manual
3.4h
If applicable, verify that final project deliverable for the project is attached or storage location is identified in 3.4.
Section 4.Project Team
List resources specified in the Project Plan and used by the project.
Name
Role
Type
(e.g., Contractor, Employee)
Section 5.Project Lessons Learned
Identify lessons learned specifically for the project. State the lessons learned in terms of a problem
(issue). Describe the problem and include any project documentation references (e.g., Project Plan,
Issues Log) that provide additional details. Identify recommended improvements to correct a similar
problem in the future.
Problem Statement
Problem Description
References
Recommendation
Section 6.Post-Implementation Support Plans
Identify plans for post-implementation activities after project closeout. Refer to the Benefits Realization
review gate for information about the Post-Implementation Review of Business Outcomes deliverable.
Action
Planned Date
Assigned To
Frequency
Post-Implementation Review of ...
This document provides details for the development of a new website for A Touch of Glass using the DSDM Atern framework. It includes:
- An introduction to the current A Touch of Glass business and reasons for a new system.
- An overview of the DSDM Atern framework and reasons it is suitable such as end user involvement, project size and timeline, quality focus, and communication.
- Advantages of DSDM Atern like timely delivery, early feedback, and prioritization of requirements.
- A list of high level and low level requirements for the new system along with MoSCoW prioritization of must, should, could, and would requirements.
- Discussion of legal,
This document is an resume for Ashwin J, who has 2.5 years of experience as a Microsoft Dynamics NAV Junior Developer. He has worked on several projects involving customizing, implementing, and configuring Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 and 2013 for automotive clients. Currently he works as an Associate Technical Consultant at Incadea India where he has led projects involving localization and custom report development.
How dvcs can reduce your development costs and enhance productivity finalpsluaces
This document discusses how distributed version control systems (DVCS) like Plastic SCM can reduce development costs and increase productivity compared to traditional centralized version control systems. It notes that DVCS allows for parallel development by multiple developers simultaneously working on their own branches, making the development process faster. DVCS also improves code quality by enabling code reviews and unit testing on individual branches before merging. The document provides examples of companies that saw productivity gains and cost savings by adopting Plastic SCM as their DVCS.
The document discusses the objectives, feasibility study, and implementation specifications for an Income Tax Department Management System project. The objectives are to overcome paper-based problems and easily manage records of PAN card holders and employees. A feasibility study assesses the technical, operational, and economic feasibility of the proposed system. The implementation will use ASP.NET on Windows with a SQL Server database. Hardware requirements include a Pentium PC with 512MB RAM and 80GB hard drive.
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VoIP Implementation WBSTask NameDurationStart DateEnd DatePredecessors% CompleteStatusAssigned ToCommentsStartFinishCritical1. Intiation14d10/02/1910/15/1999%CompleteJevin 1.1 Recommendation & evaluation3d10/02/1910/04/19100%CompletedJenny 1.2 Project chart Deveelopment2d10/05/1910/06/19100%CompletedJenny 1.3 Outline of deliverable2d10/07/1910/08/19100%CompletedMark 1.4 Stakeholders analysis3d10/09/1910/11/194100%CompletedJoe 1.5 Charter signed by Authority4d10/12/1910/15/1995%In ProgressJoe2. Planning22d10/16/1911/07/19 2.1 Make a scope management2d10/16/1910/17/190%Not StartedJudy 2.2 Design the project team4d10/18/1910/21/090%Not StartedMolly 2.3 Intial meeting to boost the project3d10/22/1910/24/190%Not StartedMolly 2.4 Development of project plan2d10/25/1910/26/19130%Not StartedJudy 2.4.1 Create the schedules2d10/27/1910/28/190%Not StartedAlex 2.4.2 Analysis the critical path3d10/29/1911/01/190%Not StartedAlex 2.5 Submission of Project plan4d11/02/1911/05/190%Not StartedTim 2.6 Approval for project Plan2d11/06/1911/07/19120%Not StartedTiana3. Designing20d11/08/1911/27/19 3.1 Meeting to boost the team2d11/08/1911/09/190%Not StartedMandy 3.2 Verify the user requirements3d11/10/1911/12/190%Not StartedMandy 3.3 Designing of system4d11/13/0911/16/190%Not StartedKathy 3.4 procurement of software and hardware3d11/17/1911/19/190%Not StartedKathy 3.5 Installation of development system2d11/20/1911/21/190%Not StartedTim 3.6 Initiate testing3d11/22/1911/24/190%Not StartedHarry 3.7 Installation of live system2d11/25/1911/26/19200%Not StartedHarry 3.8 Training of users1d11/27/1911/27/190%Not StartedTiana4. Control20d11/28/1912/18/19 4.1 Management of Project4d11/28/1912/01/190%Not StartedMolly 4.2 Meetings to track the status of the meeting4d12/02/1912/05/190%Not StartedMolly 4.3 Risk management8d12/06/1912/13/190%Not StartedManoj 4.4 Updation of project management plan5d12/14/1912/18/190%Not StartedMandy5. Closing11d12/19/1912/29/19 5.1 Audit procurement4d12/19/1912/22/190%Not StartedAlisha 5.2 Updating and revision of documents2d12/23/1912/24/19300%Not StartedPrem 5.3 Update records and files2d12/25/1912/26/190%Not StartedHari 5.4 Receive the acceptance formally1d12/27/1912/27/190%Not StartedJames 5.5. Archieve Documents and files2d12/28/1912/29/190%Not StartedJames
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CIS 599 Graduate Info Systems Capstone
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After finishing project plan inception with introduction Docume ...
This business case proposes a Web Platform (WP) Project to address issues with Smith Consulting's legacy mainframe systems for managing administrative functions like payroll and reporting as the company has expanded. The WP Project aims to migrate these functions to a new centralized web-based platform to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and give employees more autonomy. Implementing the WP Project is estimated to reduce overhead costs by 15% in the first year, decrease employee turnover by 10%, and significantly decrease the time needed for reporting and resolving payroll issues. The business case recommends proceeding with the WP Project as it is aligned with corporate strategy and objectives and provides the best opportunity to realize benefits while involving the least risk compared to other alternatives.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Praveen Pulicharla that summarizes his professional experience and qualifications. It includes details about his current role as a Solution Developer at Tata Technologies Ltd since 2014, previous roles as a Consultant and Senior Software Engineer, and expertise including 1.5 years of experience in Hadoop technologies. It also provides summaries of 3 projects he worked on, including developing Pig and Hive scripts to analyze data for Jaguar & Land Rover, and programming in Pro*C for order processing and financial reporting systems.
This document describes a business utility application that was developed to help business owners manage multiple branches more easily. The application allows cashiers to generate bills and tokens, and analyze sales data like best selling items on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. It also allows managers to add/remove items and categories, and view transaction reports. The application was built using React Native and uses a MySQL database. It was tested across different functions and helped business owners reduce waste and better monitor cashiers' work.
Agile software development and challengeseSAT Journals
Abstract Loyal and steady customer base alone can keep the organizations successful in the current turbulent business environment. In the current era of software engineering, the success of a business process is measured in terms of „customer satisfaction‟ rather than any other criteria like meeting deadlines for delivery, optimization of data, architecture etc. Day by day, customers are turning out to be more demanding, as their expectations from the software are growing. In order to achieve customer satisfaction in a meaningful way, software engineers are looking for more effective development models. “Agile” is one such model, that fits the bill and therefore industry is looking at with interest .Is agile better than traditional waterfall model will agile work effectively with distributed teams which is most common in the current software engineering Phenomenon. This paper highlights a few challenges with Agile->scrum and gives an insight to the user whether the agile is THE SILVER BULLET . Index Terms: waterfall, Agile, Scrum, XP, distributed teams
This document provides an overview of a proposed tax information system. It includes an introduction, company profile, and requirement analysis document (RAD). The RAD outlines the purpose, scope, current system, proposed system, functional requirements, non-functional requirements, and pseudo requirements. The proposed system would allow clients to register, upload documents, schedule tax interviews, view tax summaries, make payments, and download tax returns. It consists of a client module and admin module. The admin module would include calling clients, reviewing documents, preparing tax summaries, and more. Hardware, software, user interface, documentation, and error handling are discussed in the non-functional requirements.
SOC 2 Compliance Made Easy with Process Street amp DrataKashish Trivedi
SOC 2 has a reputation for being difficult and complex. You could argue that this is by design, since you need help from a small group of top-notch, pricey experts to be compliant. A kinder view is that it’s just how info security operates (there’s no one-size-fits-all fix). To set up the right protections, a company has to either create them according to the risks they face, or narrow down a huge list of possible controls, again, considering the risks. In a nutshell, SOC 2 goes with the first option: it sets broad criteria and lets each organization come up with controls to meet those criteria, based on their unique risks. Sounds reasonable, but it’s not exactly a walk in the park for those who aren’t experts. That’s where both workflow automation and compliance automation software can come in handy. In this post I’ll introduce you to Drata and Process Street, two essential tools that, when used together, provide a complete solution to help you speed up and simplify your yearly SOC 2 compliance.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
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(a) Thrasymachus’ (the sophist’s) definition of Justice or Right o.docxAASTHA76
(a) Thrasymachus’ (the sophist’s) definition of Justice or Right or Right Doing/Living is “The Interest of the Stronger (Might makes Right).” How does Socrates refute this definition? (cite just
one
of his arguments) [cf:
The Republic
, 30-40, Unit 1 Lecture Video]
(b) According to Socrates, what is the true definition of Justice or Right? [cf:
The Republic
, 141-42, Unit 2 Lecture Video]
(c) And why therefore is the Just life far preferable to the Unjust life (142-43)?
(a) The Allegory of the CAVE (the main metaphor of western philosophy) is an illustration of the Divided LINE.
Characterize
the Two Worlds, and the move/ascent from one to the other (exiting the CAVE, crossing the Divided LINE)—which is alone the true meaning of Education and the only way to become Just, Right, and Immortal. [cf:
The Republic
, 227-232, Unit 3 Lecture Video]
(b) How do the philosophical Studies of
Arithmetic
(number) and
Dialectic
take you above the Divided Line and out of the changing sense-world of illusion (the CAVE) into Reality and make you use your Reason (pure thought) instead of your senses? [cf:
The Republic
, 235-37, 240-42, 250-55. Unit 4 Lecture Video (transcript)]
Give a summary of the
Proof of the Force
(Why there is the “Universe,” “Man,” “God,” “History,” etc)? Start with, “Can there be
nothing
?” [cf: TJH 78-95, Unit 2 Lecture Video]
NIETZSCHE is the crucial Jedi philosopher who provides the “bridge” between negative and positive Postmodernity by focusing on a certain “Problem” and the “
Solution
” to it.
(a) Discuss
2
of the following items (
1
pertaining to the Problem,
1
pertaining to the
.
(Glossary of Telemedicine and eHealth)· Teleconsultation Cons.docxAASTHA76
(Glossary of Telemedicine and eHealth)
· Teleconsultation: Consultation between a provider and specialist at distance using either store and forward telemedicine or real time videoconferencing.
· Telehealth and Telemedicine: Telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve patients' health status. Closely associated with telemedicine is the term "telehealth," which is often used to encompass a broader definition of remote healthcare that does not always involve clinical services. Videoconferencing, transmission of still images, e-health including patient portals, remote monitoring of vital signs, continuing medical education and nursing call centers are all considered part of telemedicine and telehealth. Telemedicine is not a separate medical specialty. Products and services related to telemedicine are often part of a larger investment by health care institutions in either information technology or the delivery of clinical care. Even in the reimbursement fee structure, there is usually no distinction made between services provided on site and those provided through telemedicine and often no separate coding required for billing of remote services. Telemedicine encompasses different types of programs and services provided for the patient. Each component involves different providers and consumers.
· TeleICU: TeleICU is a collaborative, interprofessional model focusing on the care of critically ill patients using telehealth technologies.
· Telemonitoring: The process of using audio, video, and other telecommunications and electronic information processing technologies to monitor the health status of a patient from a distance.
· Telemonitoring: The process of using audio, video, and other telecommunications and electronic information processing technologies to monitor the health status of a patient from a distance.
· Clinical Decision Support System (CCDS): Systems (usually electronically based and interactive) that provide clinicians, staff, patients, and other individuals with knowledge and person-specific information, intelligently filtered and presented at appropriate times, to enhance health and health care. (http://healthit.ahrq.gov/images/jun09cdsreview/09_0069_ef.html)
· e-Prescribing: The electronic generation, transmission and filling of a medical prescription, as opposed to traditional paper and faxed prescriptions. E-prescribing allows for qualified healthcare personnel to transmit a new prescription or renewal authorization to a community or mail-order pharmacy.
· Home Health Care and Remote Monitoring Systems: Care provided to individuals and families in their place of residence for promoting, maintaining, or restoring health or for minimizing the effects of disability and illness, including terminal illness. In the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey and Medicare claims and enrollment data, home health care refers to home visits by professionals including nu.
(Assmt 1; Week 3 paper) Using ecree Doing the paper and s.docxAASTHA76
The document provides instructions for students on completing Assignment 1 for an online history course. It explains how to access and submit the assignment through the ecree online platform. Students are instructed to write a 2-page paper in 4 parts addressing how diversity was dealt with in America from 1865 to the 1920s. The document provides a sample paper format and emphasizes including an introduction with thesis, 3 examples supporting the thesis, consideration of an opposing view, and conclusion relating the topic to modern times. Sources must be cited within the paper and listed at the end using the SWS format.
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ESOL 052 (Essay #__)
Steps:
1. Discuss the readings, videos, and photographs in the Truth and Lies module on Bb.
2. Select a significant/controversial photograph to analyze. (The photograph does not have to be from Bb.)
3. Choose one of the following essay questions:
a. What truth does this photograph reveal?
b. What lie does this photograph promote?
c. Why/How did people deliberately misuse this photograph and distort its true meaning?
d. Why was this photograph misinterpreted by so many people?
e. Why do so many people have different reactions to this photograph?
f. ___________________________________________________________________________?
(Students may create their own visual analysis essay question as long as it is pre-approved by the instructor.)
4. Use the OPTIC chart to brainstorm and take notes on your photograph.
5. Use a pre-writing strategy (outline, graphic organizer, etc.) to organize your ideas.
6. Using correct MLA format, write a 3-5 page essay.
7. Type a Works Cited page. (Use citationmachine.net, easybib.com, etc. to format your info.)
8. Peer and self-edit during the writing process (Bb Wiki, in/outside class).
9. Get feedback from your peers and an instructor during the writing process.
(Note: Students who visit the Writing Center and show me proof get 2 additional days to work on the assignment.)
10. Proofread/edit/revise during the writing process.
11. Put your pre-writing, essay, and Works Cited page in 1 Word document and upload it on Bb by midnight on ______. (If a student submits an essay without pre-writing or without a Works Cited page, he/she will receive a zero. If a student submits an assignment late, he/she will receive a zero. If a student plagiarizes, he/she will receive a zero.)
Purpose: Students will be able to use their reading, writing, critical thinking, and research skills to conduct a visual analysis that explores the theme of Truth and Lies.
Tone: The tone of this assignment should be formal and academic.
Language: The diction and syntax of this assignment should be formal and academic. Students should not use second person pronouns (you/your), contractions, abbreviations, slang, or any type of casual language. Students should refer to the diction and syntax guidelines in the writing packet.
Audience: The audience of this assignment is the student’s peers and instructor.
Format: MLA style (double spaced, 1 in. margins, Times New Roman 12 font, pagination, heading, title, tab for each paragraph, in-text citations, Works Cited page, hanging indents, etc.)
Requirements:
In order for a student to earn a minimum passing grade of 70% on this assignment, h.
(Dis) Placing Culture and Cultural Space Chapter 4.docxAASTHA76
(Dis) Placing Culture and Cultural Space
Chapter 4
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Chapter Objectives
Describe the relationships among culture, place, cultural space, and identity in the context of globalization.
Explain how people use communicative practices to construct, maintain, negotiate, and hybridize cultural spaces.
Explain how cultures are simultaneously placed and displaced in the global context leading to segregated, contested and hybrid cultural spaces.
Describe the practice of bifocal vision to highlight the linkages between “here” and “there” as well as the connections between present and past.
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Introduction
Explore the cultural and intercultural communication dimensions of place, space and location. We will examine:
The dynamic process of placing and displacing cultural space in the context of globalization.
How people use communicative practices to construct, maintain, negotiate, and hybridize cultural spaces
How segregated, contested, and hybrid cultural spaces are both shaped by the legacy of colonialism and the context of globalization.
How Hip hop culture illustrates the cultural and intercultural dimensions of place, space, and location in the context of globalization
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Placing Culture and Cultural Space
Culture, by definition, is rooted in place with a reciprocal relationship between people and place
Culture:
“Place tilled” in Middle English
Colere : “to inhabit, care for, till, worship” in Latin
In the context of globalization, what is the relationship between culture and place?
Culture is both placed and displaced
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Cultural Space
The communicative practices that construct meanings in, through and about particular places
Cultural space shapes verbal and nonverbal communicative practices
i.e. Classrooms, dance club, library.
Cultural spaces are constructed through the communicative practices developed and lived by people in particular places
Communicative practices include:
The languages, accents, slang, dress, artifacts, architectural design, the behaviors and patterns of interaction, the stories, the discourses and histories
How is the cultural space of your home, neighborhood, city, and state constructed through communicative practices?
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Place, Cultural Space and Identity
Place, Culture, Identity and Difference
What’s the relationship between place and identity?
Avowed identity:
The way we see, label and make meaning about ourselves and
Ascribed identity:
The way others view, name and describe us and our group
Examples of how avowed and ascribed identities may conflict?
How is place related to standpoint and power?
Locations of enunciation:
Sites or positions from which to speak.
A platform from which to voice a perspective and be heard and/or silenced.
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Displacing Culture and Cultural Space
(Dis) placed culture and cultural space:
A notion that captures the complex, contradictory and contested nature of cultural space and the relationship between culture and place that has emerged in the context o.
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(1) Define the time value of money. Do you believe that the average person considers the time value of money when they make investment decisions? Please explain.
(2) Distinguish between ordinary annuities and annuities due. Also, distinguish between the future value of an annuity and the present value of an annuity.
.
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This document summarizes Jean Anyon's observations of 5 elementary schools that served different socioeconomic classes. In working-class schools, classroom activities focused on rote memorization and following procedures without explanation of underlying concepts. Work involved copying steps and notes from the board. In contrast, more affluent schools emphasized conceptual learning, creativity, and preparing students for professional careers through activities like experiments and projects. Anyon concluded schools were preparing students for different roles in the economy and society based on their social class.
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(Accessible at https://www.hatchforgood.org/explore/102/nonprofit-photography-ethics-and-approaches)
Nonprofit Photography: Ethics
and Approaches
Best practices and tips on ethics and approaches in
humanitarian photography for social impact.
The first moon landing. The Vietnamese ‘napalm girl’, running naked and in agony. The World
Trade Centers falling.
As we know, photography carries the power to inspire, educate, horrify and compel its viewers to
take action. Images evoke strong and often public emotions, as people frequently formulate their
opinions, judgments and behaviors in response to visual stimuli. Because of this, photography
can wield substantial control over public perception and discourse.
Moreover, photography in our digital age permits us to deliver complex information about
remote conditions which can be rapidly distributed and effortlessly processed by the viewer.
Recently, we’ve witnessed the profound impact of photography coupled with social media:
together, they have fueled political movements and brought down a corrupt government.
Photography can - and has - changed the course of history.
Ethical Considerations
Those who commission and create photography of marginalized populations to further an
organizations’ mission possess a tremendous responsibility. Careful ethical consideration should
be given to all aspects of the photography supply chain: its planning, creation, and distribution.
When planning a photography campaign, it is important to examine the motives for creating
particular images and their potential impact. Not only must a faithful, comprehensive visual
depiction of the subjects be created to avoid causing misconception, but more importantly, the
subjects’ dignity must be preserved. Words and images that elicit an emotional response by their
sheer shock value (e.g. starving, skeletal children covered in flies) are harmful because they
exploit the subjects’ condition in order to generate sympathy for increasing charitable donations
or support for a given cause. In addition to violating privacy and human rights, this so-called
'poverty porn’ is harmful to those it is trying to aid because it evokes the idea that the
marginalized are helpless and incapable of helping themselves, thereby cultivating a culture of
paternalism. Poverty porn is also detrimental because it is degrading, dishonoring and robs
people of their dignity. While it is important to illustrate the challenges of a population, one must
always strive to tell stories in a way that honors the subjects’ circumstances, and (ideally)
illustrates hope for their plight.
Legal issues
Legal issues are more clear cut when images are created or used in stable countries where legal
precedent for photography use has been established. Image use and creation becomes far more
murky and problematic in countries in which law and order is vague or even nonexistent.
Even though images created for no.
(a) The current ratio of a company is 61 and its acid-test ratio .docxAASTHA76
(a) The current ratio of a company is 6:1 and its acid-test ratio is 1:1. If the inventories and prepaid items amount to $445,500, what is the amount of current liabilities?
Current Liabilities
$
89100
(b) A company had an average inventory last year of $113,000 and its inventory turnover was 6. If sales volume and unit cost remain the same this year as last and inventory turnover is 7 this year, what will average inventory have to be during the current year? (Round answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125.)
Average Inventory
$
96857
(c) A company has current assets of $88,800 (of which $35,960 is inventory and prepaid items) and current liabilities of $35,960. What is the current ratio? What is the acid-test ratio? If the company borrows $12,970 cash from a bank on a 120-day loan, what will its current ratio be? What will the acid-test ratio be? (Round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.50.)
Current Ratio
2.47
:1
Acid Test Ratio
:1
New Current Ratio
:1
New Acid Test Ratio
:1
(d) A company has current assets of $586,700 and current liabilities of $200,100. The board of directors declares a cash dividend of $173,700. What is the current ratio after the declaration but before payment? What is the current ratio after the payment of the dividend? (Round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.50.)
Current ratio after the declaration but before payment
:1
Current ratio after the payment of the dividend
:1
The following data is given:
December 31,
2015
2014
Cash
$66,000
$52,000
Accounts receivable (net)
90,000
60,000
Inventories
90,000
105,000
Plant assets (net)
380,500
320,000
Accounts payable
54,500
41,500
Salaries and wages payable
11,500
5,000
Bonds payable
70,500
70,000
8% Preferred stock, $40 par
100,000
100,000
Common stock, $10 par
120,000
90,000
Paid-in capital in excess of par
80,000
70,000
Retained earnings
190,000
160,500
Net credit sales
930,000
Cost of goods sold
735,000
Net income
81,000
Compute the following ratios: (Round answers to 2 decimal places e.g. 15.25.)
(a)
Acid-test ratio at 12/31/15
: 1
(b)
Accounts receivable turnover in 2015
times
(c)
Inventory turnover in 2015
times
(d)
Profit margin on sales in 2015
%
(e)
Return on common stock equity in 2015
%
(f)
Book value per share of common stock at 12/31/15
$
Exercise 24-4
As loan analyst for Utrillo Bank, you have been presented the following information.
Toulouse Co.
Lautrec Co.
Assets
Cash
$113,900
$311,200
Receivables
227,200
302,700
Inventories
571,200
510,700
Total current assets
912,300
1,124,600
Other assets
506,000
619,800
Total assets
$1,418,300
$1,744,400
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
$291,300
$350,400
Long-term liabilities
390,800
506,000
Capital stock and retained earnings
736,200
888,000
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$1.
(1) How does quantum cryptography eliminate the problem of eaves.docxAASTHA76
Quantum cryptography eliminates eavesdropping by using the principles of quantum mechanics, where any interception of encrypted information can be detected. However, quantum cryptography has limitations in the distance over which it can be effectively implemented and requires specialized equipment. Developments in both theoretical and applied cryptography will be influenced by advances in computing power, communication technologies, user needs for security and privacy, and socioeconomic or geopolitical factors.
#transformation
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Event
Trends
for 2019
10 Event Trends for 2019
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INTRODUCTION page 5
TRANSFORMATION 8
10. PASSIVE ENGAGEMENT 10
9. CONTENT DESIGN 13
8. SEATING MATTERS 16
7. JOMO - THE JOY OF MISSING OUT 19
6. BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY 21
5. CAT SPONSORSHIP 23
4. SLOW TICKETING 25
3. READY TO BLOCKCHAIN 27
2. MARKETING BUDGETS SHIFTING MORE TO EVENTS 28
1. MORE THAN PLANNERS 30
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 31
CMP CREDITS 32
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DISCLAIMER 32
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event trends. This is going to be a different one.
One element that made our event trends stand out from
the thousands of reports and articles on the topic is that we
don’t care about pleasing companies, pundits, suppliers, star
planners and the likes. Our only focus is you, the reader, to
help you navigate through very uncertain times.
This is why I decided to bring back this report, by far the most
popular in the industry, to its roots. 10 trends that will actually
materialize between now and November 2019, when we will
publish edition number nine.
I feel you have a lot going on, with your events I mean.
F&B, room blocks, sponsorship, marketing security, technology.
I think I failed you in previous editions. I think I gave you too
much. This report will be the most concise and strategic piece
of content you will need for next year.
If you don’t read anything else this year, it’s fine. As long as you
read the next few words.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION -
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10 Event Trends for 2019
How did I come up with these trends?
~ As part of this report, we reviewed 350 events. Some of the most successful
worldwide.
~ Last year we started a community with a year-long trend watch. That helped
us to constantly research new things happening in the industry.
~ We have reviewed north of 300 event technology solutions for our repor.
$10 now and $10 when complete Use resources from the required .docxAASTHA76
$10 now and $10 when complete
Use resources from the required readings or the GCU Library to create a 10‐15 slide digital presentation to be shown to your colleagues informing them of specific cultural norms and sociocultural influences affecting student learning at your school.
Choose a culture to research. State the country or countries of origin of your chosen culture and your reason for selecting it.
Include sociocultural influences on learning such as:
Religion
Dress
Cultural Norms
Food
Socialization
Gender Differences
Home Discipline
Education
Native Language
Include presenter’s notes, a title slide, in‐text citations, and a reference slide that contains three to five sources from the required readings or the GCU Library.
.
#include <string.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <sys/types.h>
#include <sys/wait.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <unistd.h>
#include <string.h>
// Function: void parse(char *line, char **argv)
// Purpose : This function takes in a null terminated string pointed to by
// <line>. It also takes in an array of pointers to char <argv>.
// When the function returns, the string pointed to by the
// pointer <line> has ALL of its whitespace characters (space,
// tab, and newline) turned into null characters ('\0'). The
// array of pointers to chars will be modified so that the zeroth
// slot will point to the first non-null character in the string
// pointed to by <line>, the oneth slot will point to the second
// non-null character in the string pointed to by <line>, and so
// on. In other words, each subsequent pointer in argv will point
// to each subsequent "token" (characters separated by white space)
// IN the block of memory stored at the pointer <line>. Since all
// the white space is replaced by '\0', every one of these "tokens"
// pointed to by subsequent entires of argv will be a valid string
// The "last" entry in the argv array will be set to NULL. This
// will mark the end of the tokens in the string.
//
void parse(char *line, char **argv)
{
// We will assume that the input string is NULL terminated. If it
// is not, this code WILL break. The rewriting of whitespace characters
// and the updating of pointers in argv are interleaved. Basically
// we do a while loop that will go until we run out of characters in
// the string (the outer while loop that goes until '\0'). Inside
// that loop, we interleave between rewriting white space (space, tab,
// and newline) with nulls ('\0') AND just skipping over non-whitespace.
// Note that whenever we encounter a non-whitespace character, we record
// that address in the array of address at argv and increment it. When
// we run out of tokens in the string, we make the last entry in the array
// at argv NULL. This marks the end of pointers to tokens. Easy, right?
while (*line != '\0') // outer loop. keep going until the whole string is read
{ // keep moving forward the pointer into the input string until
// we encounter a non-whitespace character. While we're at it,
// turn all those whitespace characters we're seeing into null chars.
while (*line == ' ' || *line == '\t' || *line == '\n' || *line == '\r')
{ *line = '\0';
line++;
}
// If I got this far, I MUST be looking at a non-whitespace character,
// or, the beginning of a token. So, let's record the address of this
// beginning of token to the address I'm pointing at now. (Put it in *argv)
.
$ stated in thousands)Net Assets, Controlling Interest.docxAASTHA76
$ stated in thousands)
Net Assets, Controlling Interest
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–
Net Assets, Noncontrolling Interest
AUDIT COMMITTEE
of the
Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America
Francis R. McAllister, Chairman
David Biegler Ronald K. Migita
Dennis H. Chookaszian David Moody
Report of Independent Auditors
To the Executive Board of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the National Council of the Boy Scouts
of America and its affiliates (the National Council), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position
as of December 31, 2016, and the related consolidated statements of revenues, expenses, and other changes in net
assets, of functional expenses and of cash flows for the year then ended.
Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the
design, implementation and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of
consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We
conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making
those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the National Council’s preparation and fair
presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the National Council’s
internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of
accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial sta.
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <pthread.h>
#include <time.h>
#include <unistd.h>
// Change the constant below to change the number of philosophers
// coming to lunch...
// This is a known GOOD solution based on the Arbitrator
// solution
#define PHILOSOPHER_COUNT 20
// Each philosopher is represented by one thread. Each thread independenly
// runs the same "think/start eating/finish eating" program.
pthread_t philosopher[PHILOSOPHER_COUNT];
// Each chopstick gets one mutex. If there are N philosophers, there are
// N chopsticks. That's the whole problem. There's not enough chopsticks
// for all of them to be eating at the same time. If they all cooperate,
// everyone can eat. If they don't... or don't know how.... well....
// philosophers are going to starve.
pthread_mutex_t chopstick[PHILOSOPHER_COUNT];
// The arbitrator solution adds a "waiter" that ensures that only pairs of
// chopsticks are grabbed. Here is the mutex for the waiter ;)
pthread_mutex_t waiter;
void *philosopher_program(int philosopher_number)
{ // In this version of the "philosopher program", the philosopher
// will think and eat forever.
while (1)
{ // Philosophers always think before they eat. They need to
// build up a bit of hunger....
//printf ("Philosopher %d is thinking\n", philosopher_number);
usleep(1);
// That was a lot of thinking.... now hungry... this
// philosopher (who knows his own number) grabs the chopsticks
// to her/his right and left. The chopstick to the left of
// philosopher N is chopstick N. The chopstick to the right
// of philosopher N is chopstick N+1
//printf ("Philosopher %d wants chopsticks\n",philosopher_number);
pthread_mutex_lock(&waiter);
pthread_mutex_lock(&chopstick[philosopher_number]);
pthread_mutex_lock(&chopstick[(philosopher_number+1)%PHILOSOPHER_COUNT]);
pthread_mutex_unlock(&waiter);
// Hurray, if I got this far I'm eating
printf ("Philosopher %d is eating\n",philosopher_number);
//usleep(1); // I spend twice as much time eating as thinking...
// typical....
// I'm done eating. Now put the chopsticks back on the table
//printf ("Philosopher %d finished eating\n",philosopher_number);
pthread_mutex_unlock(&chopstick[philosopher_number]);
pthread_mutex_unlock(&chopstick[(philosopher_number+1)%PHILOSOPHER_COUNT]);
//printf("Philosopher %d has placed chopsticks on the table\n", philosopher_number);
}
return(NULL);
}
int main()
{ int i;
srand(time(NULL));
for(i=0;i<PHILOSOPHER_COUNT;i++)
pthread_mutex_init(&chopstick[i],NULL);
pthread_mutex_init(&waiter,NULL);
for(i=0;i<PH.
#Assessment BriefDiploma of Business Eco.docxAASTHA76
#
Assessment BriefDiploma of Business Economics for Business
Credit points : 6 Prerequisites : None Co-requisites :
Subject Coordinator : Harriet Scott
Deadline : Sunday at the end of week 10 (Turnitin via CANVAS submission). Reflection due week 11 in tutorials.
ASSESSMENT TASK #3: FINAL CASE STUDY REPORT 25%
TASK DESCRIPTION
This assessment is a formal business report on a case study. Case studies will be assigned to students in the Academic and Business Communication subject. Readings on the case study are available on Canvas, in the Economics for Business subject. Students will also write a reflection on learning in tutorial classes in week 11.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
· Demonstrates understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts
· Applies economic concepts to contemporary issues and events
· Evaluates possible solutions for contemporary economic and business problems
· Communicates economic information in a business report format
INSEARCH CRICOS provider code: 00859D I UTS CRICOS provider code: 00099F INSEARCH Limited is a controlled entity of the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), a registered non-self accrediting higher education institution and a pathway provider to UTS.
1. Refer to the case study you are working on for your presentation in Academic and Business Communication. Read the news stories for your case study, found on Canvas.
2. Individually, write a business report that includes the following information:
· Description of the main issue/problem and causes
· Description of the impact on stakeholders
· Analysis of economic concepts relevant to the case study (3-5 concepts)
· Recommendations for alternate solutions to the issue/problem
3. In your week 11 tutorial, write your responses to the reflection questions provided by your tutor, describing your learning experience in this assessment.
Other Requirements Format: Business Report
· Use the Business Report format as taught in BABC001 (refer to CANVAS Help for more information)
· Write TEEL paragraphs (refer to CANVAS Help for more information)
· All work submitted must be written in your own words, using paraphrasing techniques taught in BABC001
· Check Canvas — BECO — Assessments — Final Report page and ‘Writing a report' flyer for more information
Report Presentation: You need to include:
· Cover page as taught in BABC001
· Table of contents - list headings, subheadings and page numbers
· Reference list - all paraphrased/summarised/quoted evidence should include citations; all citations should be detailed in the Reference List
Please ensure your assignment is presented professionally. Suggested structure:
· Cover page
· Table of contents (bold, font size 18)
· Executive summary (bold, font size 18)
· 1.0 Introduction (bold, font size 16)
· 2.0 Main issue (bold, font size 16)
o 2.1 Causes (italics, font size 14)
· 3.0 Stakeholders (bold, font size 16)
o 3.1 Stakeholder 1 (italics, font size 14) o 3.2 Stakeholder 2 (italics, font size 14) o 3.3 Stakeholde.
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdint.h>
#include <stdbool.h>
// Prototype of FOUR functions, each for a STATE.
// The func in State 1 performs addition of "unsigned numbers" x0 and x1.
int s1_add_uintN(int x0, int x1, bool *c_flg);
// The func in State 2 performs addition of "signed numbers" x0 and x1.
int s2_add_intN(int x0, int x1, bool *v_flg);
// The func in State 3 performs subtraction of "unsigned numbers" x0 and x1.
int s3_sub_uintN(int x0, int x1, bool *c_flg);
// The func in State 3 performs subtraction of "signed numbers" x0 and x1.
int s4_sub_intN(int x0, int x1, bool *v_flg);
// We define the number of bits and the related limits of unsigned and
// and signed numbers.
#define N 5 // number of bits
#define MIN_U 0 // minimum value of unsigned N-bit number
#define MAX_U ((1 << N) - 1) // maximum value of unsigned N-bit number
#define MIN_I (-(1 << (N-1)) ) // minimum value of signed N-bit number
#define MAX_I ((1 << (N-1)) - 1) // maximum value of signed N-bit number
// We use the following three pointers to access data, which can be changed
// when the program pauses. We need to make sure to have the RAM set up
// for these addresses.
int *pIn = (int *)0x20010000U; // the value of In should be -1, 0, or 1.
int *pX0 = (int *)0x20010004U; // X0 and X1 should be N-bit integers.
int *pX1 = (int *)0x20010008U;
int main(void) {
enum progState{State1 = 1, State2, State3, State4};
enum progState cState = State1; // Current State
bool dataReady = false;
bool cFlg, vFlg;
int result;
while (1) {
dataReady = false;
// Check if the data are legitimate
while (!dataReady) {
printf("Halt program here to provide correct update of data\n");
printf("In should be -1, 0, and 1 and ");
printf("X0 and X1 should be N-bit SIGNED integers\n");
if (((-1 <= *pIn) && (*pIn <= 1)) &&
((MIN_I <= *pX0) && (*pX0 <= MAX_I)) &&
((MIN_I <= *pX1) && (*pX1 <= MAX_I))) {
dataReady = true;
}
}
printf("Your input: In = %d, X0 = %d, X1 = %d \n", *pIn, *pX0, *pX1);
switch (cState) {
case State1:
result = s1_add_uintN(*pX0, *pX1, &cFlg);
printf("State = %d, rslt = %d, Cflg = %d\n", cState, result, cFlg);
cState += *pIn;
if (cState < State1) cState += State4;
break;
case State2:
result = s2_add_intN(*pX0, *pX1, &vFlg);
printf("State = %d, rslt = %d, Vflg = %d\n", cState, result, vFlg);
cState += *pIn;
break;
case State3:
case State4:
default:
printf("Error with the program state\n");
}
}
}
int s1_add_uintN(int x0, int x1, bool *c_flg) {
if (x0 < 0) x0 = x0 + MAX_U + 1;
if.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
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আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
Implementing Oracle E-Business suite for Tesla motor company .docx
1. < Implementing Oracle E-Business suite for Tesla motor
company >
<PMGT 699-92- O-2019/Spring - Applied Project Management
>
Prepared By
<Govind Rao Kurupathi>
<2/10/2019>
1. Executive Summary
1.1
..Introduction…………………………………………………………
……………
1.2 ..
Purpose………………………………………………………………
………….
1.3 ..
Scope…………………………………………………………………
…………
2. Project Overview
2.1Project Description
2.2Problem Statement
2.3Goals
2.4Project Background
2.5Product Objectives
2.6 ..Business
Objectives…………………………………………………………….
.
2.7
..Milestones…………………………………………………………
2. …………….
2.8Assumptions, Constraints and Dependencies
2.9Project Deliverables
2.10.. Project Success Criteria
………………………………………………………..
2.11..Schedule and Budget Summary
2.12..Evolution of the Plan
2.13..References
2.14Definitions and Acronyms
3. Stakeholder Register
4. Schedule
4.1
..Purpose/Overview…………………………………………………
……………..
4.2 ..Schedule
Baseline……………………………………………………………….
4.3 .. Schedule
Control………………………………………………………………
…
5. Resource Plan
5.1 .. Overview/Purpose of the Resource Section
……………………………………
5.2 ..Resourcing Strategy &
Assumptions….………………………………………….
5.3 .. Resourcing
Development………………………………………………………..
6. Risk Management Plan
6.1 ..
Purpose/Overview……………………………………………………
…………
6.2 .. Risk
Identification…………………………………………………………
……
6.3 ..Risk
Analysis………………………………………………………………
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3. 6.4 Risk Monitoring Plan
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7. Communications Plan
7.1..Overview
7.2..Communication Message and Delivery
7.3..Communications Guidelines
7.4.. Escalation Process
8. Procurement
9. Cost
9.1..Introduction
9.2.. Estimate Cost
9.3..Contingency reserve project purpose or justification
9.4..Budget
9.5..Project and Monitoring
9.6.. Project Reports
9.7..Cost Change Control
9.8..Project Budget
9.9..Microsoft Performance Report #1
9.10..Microsoft Performance Report #2
10. Integrated Change Control
1.Executive Summary Introduction
Tesla, Inc. is an American automotive and energy company
based in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in
electric car manufacturing and, through its SolarCity subsidiary,
solar panel manufacturing.
Real Tech Inc is an Oracle implementation specialist and an
Oracle platinum partner. Tesla has awarded Real Tech Inc to
implement the e-business suite of applications in its
headquarters situated in Freemont, California. The suite of
4. applications contains modules like Inventory management,
Order management, Discrete manufacturing (Work In the
process, Bills of materials) and financial modules (Accounts
payable, receivable, Fixed assets and general ledger). The
duration of the project is estimated to be 1 year (on the higher
side). The team consists of 6 functional consultants, one
database administrator, one Project Manager, one ERP practice
head.
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this project is to implement Oracle's business
suite of applications for Tesla. The implementation will consist
of replacing the existing application which is JD Edwards with
oracle’s supply chain and discrete manufacturing modules.
Oracle is a single platform that integrates multiple modules in
order to enable the business to run on single software. The
implementation will consist of the following modules:
Inventory (INV)
Purchasing (PO)
Order Management (OM)
Work in process (WIP)
Bills of Materials (BOM)
Implementing the above-mentioned modules will help the
business in the following ways:
Reporting: Improves reporting of live transactions of the
business.
Data Quality Helps in identifying the customer/suppliers that
are not active and eliminate the records instantly.
Credit & Debit: Centralizes the credit and debit transactions in
the organization.
Revenue: Provide the ability to recognize the revenue for a
quarter.
Planning: Helps in reducing the carrying associated with the
inventory.
Friendly UI: The application is user-friendly and welcomes
customizations when required.
5. Increases revenue: Reduces the processing time of an order
which ultimately contribute to increased revenue.
Dashboards: Provide executives with interactive dashboards that
help in making quick decisions.
Customer satisfaction: Customer experience is amazing as the
order process is quick and easy.
Competitor advantage: Oracle has a competitive advantage as
the order to cash and procures to pay cycles are seamless and
gives the business a holistic view of the live transactions.
1.2 Scope
The Scope of this project is to implement an ERP system for
Tesla Motor Company. A breakdown of the scope is as follows:
1. Review Tesla’s current business process and objectives and
come up with a list that addressed the current issues.
2. Map Tesla’s business process with Oracle's standard flows by
accommodating Tesla’s key business initiatives.
3. Provide Tesla with an ERP Application Implementation
Roadmap, which outlines all the programs that must be
performed within a given time frame.
4. In situations where standard flows do not meet Tesla’s
requirements, customizations will be done to the application to
meet the requirement.
2.Project Overview2.1 Project Description
Tesla motor company will be implementing Oracle e-business
platform version 12.2.3. This is the latest version that oracle hs
to offer. This version is known to have very little bugs and
Oracle has developed the necessary patches to overcome the
bugs. The implementation is scheduled to complete in 12
months. Tesla motor company will replace existing ERP system
like JD Edwards with Oracle by the beginning of 2020. The
implementation methodology is Aim for business flows also
called Show and Tell, which basically offers the customer with
the best standard solution oracle has to offer. The AIM
6. methodology is solution driven and the mapping of the business
process with the standard Oracle process is done in the design
phase of the project. multiple runs of conference room piloting
(CRP) sessions are done to minimize customizations and
provide the customer with a clear prototype of what the actual
system might look like in the future.
2.2 Problem Statement
Tesla is one of the fastest growing electric automobile giants in
the world. The integration within the current systems are not
seamless and are prone to data integrity issues. In addition, the
executives do not have the luxury to view dashboards that show
the values based on live transactions. Finally, the need to
implement a robust application is for supporting the growth of
the company and minimize the time and effort to involved in
closing the financial periods of a given month.
2.3 Goals
Business Goal 1: Minimize the time to close the inventory
accounting periods for the month
· Project Objective - Identify the stuck transactions that are
stopping the periods from closing
· Project Objective - Need to provide seamless integration
between the supply chain and financial modules.
· Project Objective- Provide instant alerts/ reporting of any
system issues that may prevent the closure of the periods.
Business Goal 2: Reduce the lead time to process a sales order
· Project Objective 2.1: Reduce the order booking time and
capturing the payment.
· Project Objective 2.2: Reduce the time to locate the inventory
and pack the order.
· Project Objective 2.3: Reduce the logistic time to ship the
order to the customer.
Business Goal 3: Reduce the lead time to process a purchase
order.
· Project Objective 3.1: Reduce the time to source a vendor.
7. · Project Objective 3.2: Reduce time to create a purchase order
and have it approved.
· Project Objective 3.3: Reduce time in receiving the item from
the supplier by providing seamless communications with the
supplier.
2.4 Project Background
Real tech will be implementing Oracle’s business suite of
applications for Tesla. The implementation is estimated to
complete in 1 year. The implementation will follow the
traditional waterfall approach for successful completion.
Stakeholders will be included in testing and signoff in every
phase of the project. The project will advance to the next phase
only after a formal signoff is received from the stakeholders of
Tesla. Tesla will be using the supply chain, manufacturing and
financial modules offered by Oracle. The single integrated
platform offered by Oracle will help Tesla capture the end to
end business transactions like procure to pay and order to cash
in a single system.
2.5 Product Objectives
Below are the primary product objectives of oracles business
suite of applications.
· Reduce the time taken to close the financial periods and create
financial statements for the executives for review.
· Show the accurate system quantity and adjust if the physical
quantity and the system quantity do not match.
· Reduce the lead time to create and fulfill a sales order placed
by the customer.
· Reduce the lead time to create a purchase order in the system.
· Provide effective communication methods between the
supplier and buyer to ensure timely delivery of the purchased
8. goods.
· Integrate the finance, supply chain and manufacturing modules
to streamline the order to cash and procure to pay flows in the
system.
· Reduce the time to collect manufacturing data and come up
with reports.
2.6 Assumptions, Constraints, and Dependencies
Constraints:
· Key users and super users must quickly learn the software to
perform a live transaction in the new system.
· R12 is a new release and this release may have unidentified
bugs.
· Increase in maintenance to support two systems in the early
stages of the project until the cutover is done.
Assumptions
· There is a challenge of communication among the different
departments within the organization.
· expertise in the deployment and configuration of a single
global instance
· The business owners must sign off on the solution documents
before the project can progress to the next milestone.
Dependencies:
· The progress is dependent on the stakeholders to test the
prototype and identify gaps or bugs if any.
· The servers must arrive before the start of the project.
· The solution documents must be signed off by the super users
before the next milestone can be accomplished.
· The stakeholders must actively participate in meetings and
provide feedback on the product before advancing to the next
phase of the project.
· Standard work instruction must be created by the SMEs and
provide training to key users.
9. 2.7 Project Deliverables
Deliverables
Date Available
Acceptance Criteria
Kick off Meeting
01-FEB-2019
The project sponsor will get a document of the overview of the
project. The sponsor must sign off on the kickoff
Project, Plan and schedule document
15-FEB-2019
The sponsor must sign off on the project, scope and schedule
document.
Provide functional documentation before UAT
01-MAY-2019
Users must be able to successfully perform transactions in
Oracle
Custom forms integration training
01-August-2019
Users will be trained on the oracle customizations and should be
able to create a custom transaction
Oracle system will go live after the implementation of the
agreed modules
01-NOV-2019
The system must record the procure to pay and order to cash
transactions
Post-go-live support
02-NOV-2019 to 01-FEB-2020
The team will support in the postgo-live issues resolution.
10. 2.8Schedule and Budget Summary
Task ID
Task
Start Date
End Date
Budget
Phase1
Requirements gathering
1.1
Gather Functional requirements
02-feb-2018
20-FEB-2018
$10000
1.2
Show and tell the users about the standard oracle flows
20-FEB-2018
28-FEB-2018
$10000
1.3
Gap analysis
01-MAR-2018
10-MAR-2018
$10000
1.4
11. Create business Requirements Document (BRD)
1-APR-2018
10-APR-2018
$10000
1.5
Create functional Requirement Document
10-APR-2018
15-APR-2018
$10000
Phase 2
Design and Development
2.1
Map the business process to standard oracle business cycles
15-MAY-2018
18-MAY-2018
$20000
2.2
Identify the reports that need to be built
18-MAY-2018
20-MAY-2018
$2000
2.3
Identify the customizations need to be done on forms
20-MAY-2018
23-MAY-2018
$20000
2.4
Review the prototype with business to get signoff on
customizations
23-MAY-2018
25-MAY-2018
$50000
2.5
12. Review the reports with business and get signoff on custom
reports
25-MAY-2018
26-MAY-2018
$2000
Phase 3
Development/ Product deliverable
3.1
UAT 1
01-MAY-2018
10-MAY-2018
$10000
3.2
Reporting team to build reports
10-MAY-2018
30-MAY-2018
$20000
3.3
Technical team to build customizations
10-MAY-2018
30-MAY-2018
$30000
3.4
Functional team to start process mapping in “development”
instance.
10-MAY-2018
30-MAY-2018
$30000
3.5
Review development process
30-MAY-2018
10-JUN-2018
$30000
13. Phase 4
Quality Assurance and User Acceptance Testing
4.0
Provide a training document to key users
10-JUN-2018
10-JUN-2018
$20000
4.1
Perform Procure to pay cycle in DEV instance
10-JUN-2018
30-JUN208
$20000
4.2
Perform order to cash cycle in DEV instance
30-JUN-2018
20-JUL-2018
$20000
4.3
Perform Inventory transactions in DEV instance
20-JUL-2018
30-JUL-2018
$20000
4.4
Perform financial transactions in DEV instance
1-AUG-2018
10-AUG-2018
$20000
4.5
Test reports
10-AUG-2018
15-AUG-2018
$20000
4.6
14. Test form customizations
15-AUG-2018
20-AUG-2018
$20000
4.7
User signoff on testing scenarios.
20-AUG-2018
01-SEP-2018
$30000
4.8
Perform UAT 2 and get sign off
01-SEP-2018
01-OCT-2018
$50000
4.9
Perform UAT 3 and get sign off and confirm the go-live
01-OCT-2018
29-OCT-2018
$50000
Phase 5
Deployment
5.1
Deploy the implemented modules in production
30-OCT-2018
30-OCT-2018
$50000
5.2
15. Deploy the reports in production
30-OCT-2018
30-OCT-2018
$50000
5.3
Deploy customization in production
30-OCT-2018
30-OCT-2018
$50000
5.4
Provide access to users
30-OCT-2018
30-OCT-2018
$50000
5.5
Users to perform live transactions
01-NOV-2018
01-NOV-2018
$50000
Phase 6
Maintenance
6.1
Provide post go-live support
01-NOV-2018
01-FEB-2019
$200000
6.2
Perform general maintenance
01-NOV-2018
01-FEB-2019
$50000
2.10 Definitions and Acronyms
· BOM- Bills of material
16. · WIP- Work in Process
· CRP- Conference room piloting
· UAT- User acceptance test
· DEV- Development3.Stakeholder Register
Stakeholder
Role
Responsibility
Amount of Influence
Impacted by
Notes
David Taylor
Financial controller
Closing financial periods
High
Accounts payable and general ledger modules
Process oriented and interested in meetings
Clint
Warehouse supervisor
Shipping
High
Order management modules success
Easy going
Kevin
Buyer
Creating purchase orders
Medium
The success of the purchasing module
No tolerance
Mike
Payable Manager
Create Invoice in the system
17. Low
Creating successful invoices in the system
Intelligent
Sharron
Sales Rep
Create sales orders
Medium
The success of order management modules
Arrogant,
Monica
Shipping Manager
Shipping Goods
High
The success of order management modules
Kind, Soft spoken
James
Inventory Manager
Performs sub inventory transfer and miscellaneous transactions
High
The success of Inventory modules
Interested to know Oracle.
Karen
Planning Manager
Maintain correct inventory stock levels
High
The success of SCM modules
Highly process oriented
Donald
Manufacturing Lead
Leads WIP and creates BOM
High
18. The success Manufacturing modules
Does not like Oracle.
4.Schedule Component
4.1 Purpose/Overview
Project scheduling is a vehicle for communicating the tasks that
are currently worked on by the resources in a given timeframe.
To ensure successful delivery of the work that is currently being
worked on, a scheduling document must be created.
In Addition, a schedule is kicked off once the tasks are assigned
in the work break down the structure. The tasks can be
scheduled in an automatic or a manual way. In an automatic
schedule, the tasks are automatically scheduled when the
schedule of a single task is adjusted.
Milestones help review the progress of the project. Milestones
mark an important event in the project that needs to be met in
order to achieve successful progress in the project. Milestones
are benchmarks that help identify the potential roadblocks and
the risks associated with the project.
Another important component of scheduling is sequencing. A
task may not always require another task to depend on. A task
can be independently worked on based on the type of
sequencing. There are 4 types of sequencing:
· Finish to Start (FS)
· Start to Start (SS)
· Finish to Finish (FF)
· Start to Finish (SF)
Schedule Baseline
Tasks
Description
Creation of the Activity List and attributes
The functional analysts will sit down with the business and
19. gather requirements by way of interviewing, brainstorming and
prototyping techniques. Once the activities are collected, the
project manager and the project sponsor will decide the priority
of each activity and schedule the activities in the WBS.
Estimation of activity resources
The estimation of the activity is based on the story points that
are decided by the team. The resource allocation will be taken
care of by the project manager. The allocation is based on the
previous experience and the complexity of the project. An
estimate of the resource (equipment) is given by the project
manager to the sponsor to initiate the procurement.
Activity duration estimates
The duration of the activity is based on the point system. We
use an ascending odd number sequence for the level of
difficulty. For example, 1 is an easy task, 3 is a medium level
task that could take 1 week to complete and 5 is hard to level of
complexity which could take close to 2 weeks to complete the
task. In addition, tasks may not always be independent. There
could be some tasks that are dependent on the predecessor and
successor. In such a situation the estimation is manually
adjusted based on the real-time completion of tasks.
Approval of the schedule baseline
The approval of the baseline is made by the project manage and
the project sponsor. The approval of the schedule baseline is
important for the initiation of the project as the project cannot
be moved forward without the signoff of the schedule. Both
parties must take into consideration the unexpected delays that
could take place during the project.
Schedule Control
Performance reviews
The project managers review the project progress by looking at
the metrics that indicate if the milestones are met as per
schedule. The issues that arise during the project in terms of
scope, time and budget is compared to what was planned and
20. what has occurred. The issues that are not a roadblock can be
handled in the maintenance phase of the project. In addition, the
roadblock issues are presented to the change control board for
approval before any change is implemented in order to fix the
issues.
Schedule control thresholds
In the project, there are often delays due to unforeseen
circumstances. Before the project is initiated, a buffer for the
timeline and the budget must be considered. An 8% identified
risk is accepted and if the risk percentage is above 8%, the
board is to decide the on how to move forward with the risk.
The functional analysts can work 80% of their total availability.
The project managers can work 75% of their total time
available.
Schedule performance reporting
The change is schedule is done in the following way:
· Identify the issue
· Come up with the necessary action to overcome the issue.
· Document the change
· Submit the change to the CCB with the necessary
documentation.
· All the members of the CCB are free to ask questions openly
in the meeting
· Once the change board approves, update the project documents
· The change must be given to the team to work on.
· Action the change and update the project schedule.
5.Resource Plan with RACI
5.1Overview/Purpose
The purpose of this RACI matrix is to provide structure and
21. clarity on the tasks assigned to the respective stakeholders.
RACI makes sure that the assigned tasks are assigned to the
correct stakeholders based on accountability and responsibility.
In my project, I have identified the most important tasks that
need to have more visibility for the stakeholders and listed them
in the RACI matrix based on the priority and sequence of
events. Each task has at least one stakeholder who is
responsible for the successful implementation of the task. The
RACI matrix is discussed with all the stakeholders before the
start of the project.
5.2 Resourcing Strategy & Assumption
The resourcing strategy of the project is done by a Real tech
who is the implementing partner for Tesla. Real tech will source
all the project members that include business analysts, technical
consultants, testers and project managers. Tesla has awarded the
Oracle Implementation project to Real Tech and the duration of
the project is scheduled to complete with one year. The
implementation team will be present throughout the
implementation and support of the project. In addition, the
implementation team has a few offshore resources in India to
support the development work, which includes forms of
customization and report building. The project assumes that
there will not be any changes to the schedule of the projected on
all the stakeholder's review and approve the project schedule.
The procurement arrangements like the servers and office
equipment must be procured before the start of the project. The
project manager of the implementing partner is the focal point
of all schedule negotiations and resource allocation to the tasks.
The project managers must consider the key performance
indicators of the project to endure quality work is being done
and delivered on time.
5.3 Resourcing Development
22. The resources on the project are both on site and offshore. The
on-site team is responsible for the requirement gathering,
design, implementation, and post-go-live support of the project.
The offshore team are responsible for customization and report
the development of the project. The implementation of the
project assumes that the off-shore team will be available during
the on-site working hours. In addition, the offshore team must
be available 24/7 during the maintenance phase of the project
(support). All on-site team members must have access to
Microsoft products and experience with testing and automation.
Moreover, the team is required to have a working knowledge of
Visio to design flow charts that may be presented to the
sponsors for review and approval of the process document.
6.Risk Management Plan
.1 Review of Risk Management Plan
Oracle ERP system implementation is a massive undertaking for
a company. As implementing a new system will require a lot of
time, money and patience. Because of the size of an ERP
implementation, the execution of the project is prone to failures
and uneventful outcomes. Having a risk management plan will
help the company to proactively identify and mitigate the
various risks associated with implementing the Oracle
application.
A common misunderstanding is that IT is wholly responsible for
implementing the ERP application. Stakeholders and change
management managers must fully involve in the implementation
and ensure the proper functioning of the application post “Go
live”. Due to the nature of the testing, the managers may try to
fasten the testing phase to meet the go-live date. Good testing
will ensure a healthy system post go live. The testing of the
application is broken down into 3 phases namely
· Unit testing
· Integration testing
23. · User acceptance testing (UAT). we will discuss in more detail
later in the document.
.1 Risk Identification
The Oracle ERP system is designed to provide information to all
departments of the company in a seamless, uninterrupted and
accurate manner. As multiple systems are integrated into the
framework. The application is prone to a lot of risks. One of the
significant risks is that the stakeholders do not communicate
among the project members. This leads to inaccurate
requirements, which finally lead to the failure of the
implementation project. Most stakeholders simply neglect the
fact that stakeholder involvement is important to build a
successful ERP system.
Below are the risk identification techniques used in our
organization to identify risk.
· Documentation review: The lesson learned documents are
reviewed to understand what techniques were used to mitigate
or completely avoid the potential risk.
· Brainstorming- A group of people that includes stakeholders
and project team members are brought into a room and ideas
are asked for potential risk.
· Review of Risk Register- The risk register is reviewed when a
risk is predicted.The risk register will help us identify the root
cause of the risk and the ways to respond to the risk.
· Probability and impact matrix- This matrix will help us
identify the risks that require immediate attention.
6.3 Risk Analysis
The risk in the organization is analyzed based on the impact and
probability matrix:
Impact Status
Impact factor
Description
High
24. 3
The risk needs immediate attention. The risk must be responded
with necessary mitigation strategies.
Medium
2
The risk may interfere with the critical path
Low
1
The risk may not interfere immediately with the critical path.
However, the rusk must be identified, documented and reviewed
Probability Status
Probability factor
Description
High
3
High probability of occurrence
Medium
2
The medium probability of occurrence
Low
1
Low probability of occurrence
Time sensitive
Factor
Description
High
3
The risk will take place within 3 months
Medium
2
The risk will take place between 3-6 months
Low
1
The risk will take place in 6 months and above
25. The response to risk can be prioritized and actioned based on
the below table.
2
2.5
3
1
1.5
2.5
0
1
2
Low medium high
High
Medium
Low
6.4 Risk Monitoring Plan
The is monitored by the below process:
· Risk identification: The risk is identified and documented
before submitting to the project manager for review.
· Access: The risk is accessed and the prioritized based on the
values derived from the above matrix.
· Control: The risk is controlled based on the mitigation
strategies. In addition, the root cause is identified and updated
In the risk register.
· Monitor: The risk is periodically reviewed and the mitigation
strategies are kept in place to action the risk.
Below are the roles and responsibilities used to monitor risk.
Role
26. Responsibilities
Project Manager
· Analyze risk, establish contingency plans and identify trigger
events and responsibilities for initiating mitigating action.
Customer project Sponsor
· Approve change in strategies based on anticipated risk
Business Consultant
· Serve as a primary architect of the business model for given
Oracle implementation.
· Identify the risk and present it to higher management.
Customer solution expert
· Map and validate performance indicators
Project Team Lead
· Analyze risk, establish contingency plans and identify trigger
events and responsibilities for initiating mitigating action.
Data migration architect
· Setting up a concept for migration (data and application) and
the transition approach regarding time, costs and risk
7.Communications Plan
7.1 Overview/Purpose
The purpose of the communication plan is to ensure the Project
Management Improvement Project provides relevant, accurate,
and consistent project information to project stakeholders and
other appropriate audiences. By effectively communicating the
project can accomplish its work with the support and
cooperation of each stakeholder group.
The communication plan provides a framework to manage and
coordinate a wide variety of communications that take place
27. during the project. The communication plan covers who will
receive the communications, how the communications will be
delivered, what information will be communicated, who
communicates, and the frequency of the communications.
The following outlines the targeted audiences, the key
communication messages to be delivered, and the method for
delivering the information, the communicator, and the
frequency of the delivery.
7.2 Communication Message and Delivery (Matrix)
Audience
Message
Delivery Method
Delivery Frequency
Communicator
Finance department
On hand quantity report update
Ticketing system
Daily
Plant manager
Gap Analysis in the current process
Gap analysis is done on the current process to identify gaps
Word document is emailed to the IT department to action the
current gaps
Monthly
Process improvement department
Change control board.
Changes are documented and presented to change control board
for approval.
Change is documented in a change control template and sent to
CCB for approval.
Whenever a change is required
Change requester
28. Buyers
Report of all stalled purchase orders are required for the buyers
to action
Cognos report is sent to all buyers in the organization
Daily
IT department
Shipping department
Report of all stuck shipments that are physically shipped but not
shipped from the system is sent to shippers
Cognos report of stalled shipments are sent to the shippers
Daily
IT department
Project sponsors
A project schedule of the current ERP Implementation is sent to
the sponsor
Email/ Ticketing system
Monthly
Project manager
Risk responders
When a risk is identified, mitigation strategies must be
discussed and implemented
Email/ ticketing system
When a risk is identified
stakeholders
7.3 Communications Guidelines
Communication Guidelines—E-mail, Text:
1) Do not use reply to all at the time of replying to the email.
2) The subject line must be precise
3) The body of the message must clearly identify the issue in
the introduction.
4) Refrain from addressing multiple issues in the same email.
5) Attachments must be clearly named
29. 6) The versions of the attachments must be updated when a
change is made.
7) Signature is required in all email communications.
8) Email chains must be attached where required.
Communication Guidelines—Meetings:
1) Meetings must have pre-published agendas, prior to meeting
request…agenda must accompany the OUTLOOK meeting
request.
2) Attendees must be present 5 minutes before the meeting
starts.
3) The meeting initiator must make sure the remote attendees
are connected to the meeting.
3) Projector and must be used when a PPT is presented.
4) Meetings must not extend the allocated time.
5)The meeting should not deviate from this agenda.
6) All necessary people must be invited to the meeting.
7) Swear words are strictly prohibited in the meetings.
.
7.4 Escalation Process
An action n plan is first developed to action concerning matters
in an efficient manner. The issue or concern must follow the
communication path in order to quickly direct the issue to the
concerned person for resolution. The escalation must clearly
identify the process to action the issue. Before escalating the
issue, the users must perform their due diligence and spend
some time before escalating the issue. Documentation of the
issue provides a great resource to resolve the issue in the future.
The escalation process:
1) Document and review the issue with the teams in the weekly
status report.
2) All team members must first escalate the issue to their
immediate manager before letting the higher-ups know about the
30. issue.
3) The issue must clearly be documented by describing the
mitigation strategies to resolve the risk.
4) All escalation must have the approval of the immediate
managers.
Flow chart of the escalation process:
. Procurement
The purpose of this document is to define all procurement
related activities for implementing Oracle for Tesla motors.
This section of the procurement management plan will outline
all the procurement management activities and resources that
are required for implementing the software. The document will
also give an idea of the risk involved in procuring the software.
The procurement strategy used by Tesla is called Fixed- Price
Contract. This type of contract is also called Lump- sum
contract. The reason for choosing this contract is that there is
no uncertainty in the scope of the project. The purchasing
module in the Oracle ERP software will help improve the
procure to pay cycle in the organization. The ERP
implementation partner is bound to finish the implementation
within one year at the cost of $350,000. The implementing
partner bears the risk of completing the project within the
schedule. The benefit of this contract is that both the buyer and
the seller know the scope of the project and the cost of
implementation.
Most of the times the sellers tend to give out the lowest bid at
the time RFQ and later try to make more money by adding extra
scope to the current project. The procurement manager is often
involved in negotiating with the sellers for reducing the price of
the items and provide the items as soon as possible. The due
date on the purchase order is the date when the buyer requires
31. the product and the promised date is the date when the seller
can promise the product to the buyer.
Below is the list of items that are required to be procured-
· Rack server for the software implementation
· Printer/ scanner
· Car for consultant travel
· Laptops
· Tables
· Chairs
· Internet
· Onsite office room
· Office supplies- paper, pen miscellaneous items used in office
· Outside consulting services
· Oracle license
· Consultants for implementation
· Security
· System maintenance
· Hardware and software installation
Key Players involved-
Raj- Buyer
Kevin- Buyer
Collin- Senior buyer
Govind- Procurement Manager.
The process of procurement takes place as follows:
The below process is fully processed in the purchasing and
Accounts payable module in Oracle.
RequisitionRequest for quotationQuotation Purchase order
Receipt of goods match receipt to invoice make payment.
The procurement process is initiated when the requester places a
32. requisition in Oracle. The requisition is sent for approval to the
procurement manager, once the manager approves the
requisition, the buyer will create a request for quotation. The
buyer will mention the item, quantity, target price, due date for
the quotation in the RFQ. This RFQ is sent to the suppliers and
the supplier’s response to RFQ is a quotation. The buyer will
receive multiple quotations based on the RFQ and approve one
quotation based on the best price and delivery. The buyer will
now create a PO and send it out the supplier. The supplier will
send goods to the buyer based on the purchase order. The buyer
inspects the goods that were received and then pay the supplier
for the goods accepted after inspection.
The procurement manager has a vital role in the procurement
process. The procurement manager is responsible for vendor
analysis. He must also build a good relationship with the
vendors that provide goods and services on time. A good
relationship with the vendor will help the business save time for
procuring any item. The Procurement manager and the vendor
must work together to adhere to the fixed contract terms
mentioned in the procurement contract.
Procurement schedule-
The company will procure goods and services form its vendors
as and when it is required. Below Is the table that explains all
the items that need to be procured.
Item/Service
Justification
Needed By
Rack server for the software implementation
This is an inventory item that needs to be procured for
implementing the new software (Oracle R12) for the company
01/01/2018
33. Printer and scanner
Need printer/ scan to print out the documentation
01/5/2018
Table
Need computer tables for consultants to work on
implementation
01/15/2018
Chair
Need desk chairs for consultants to implement the application
01/15/2018
Car
Need a car for consultant’s usage
01/15/2018
Laptops
Laptops are needed for consultants to work on
01/15/2018
Office supplies
These are office supplies that are required by the
implementation partner
01/15/2018
Consultants service
Consultant service is required to implement the Oracle software.
01/15/2018
Oracle License
Oracle license is required for implementing the software
01/15/2018
Security software
Need anti-virus for all machines in the company
01/15/2018
Hardware
Need hardware for all user
01/15/2018
In the absence of the manager, the below employees have the
authority to approve the purchase orders.
34. Vendor performance-
This section describes the metrics to be used for procurement
activities associated with the project. These metrics may
include but not be limited to: methods to ensure the project
stays on schedule regarding procurement activities, and methods
used to compile data on the performance of various vendors in
order to assist with future procurement activities.
Vendor
Quantity ordered vs quantity received
1
Delivery on time
2
The accuracy of advanced shipment notices
3
Rate of return
4
Ordered price vs invoiced price
5
Vendor #1
3
3
4
3
2
Vendor #2
2
1
2
2
2
35. Points are given on the basis of performance 1 being the least
and 5 being the highest. The total score can be produced by the
sum of criteria 1+2+3+4+5.
The time line for submittal proposal-
Process
Completion time
Responsible party
Submitting the contract
6 days
Buyers
Reviewing the contract
5 days
Procurement manager
Completing the contract
1 day
Procurement manager and legal team
Procurement process and timeline-
· The buyer's will and the supplier quality and engineering team
will review the vendor list.
· The statement of work and cost and time is requested from the
selected vendors.
· Vendors have 1 day to respond to the request for information.
· The procurement team will submit the contract within 6 days.
· The negotiations if any are handled by the buyers.
9. Cost
9.1 Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide is to showcase the
elements of the cost management plan and the process to
introduce a change in the current cost management plan. The
elements of the cost management plan constitute a detailed view
of the money allocated the resources that were utilized in the
36. course of the project. The resources are both man and material
that was used in the implementation of the ERP software.
Cost Management Plan
A cost management Plan defines cost baseline, modifies it
whenever necessary, and uses it for monitoring and controlling
cost. A project cost management plan generally includes
descriptions, procedures, and responsibilities for items such as
Costs included, activity resource estimating, cost estimating,
cost baseline, budget determination, and cost control
9.2 Estimate Cost
The cost estimate is a process of providing an estimate of the
resources of that will be used throughout the duration of the
project. The project manager is responsible for maintaining the
resource sheet with up to date expenditure of resources. The
project manager is responsible to submit the resource sheet to
the sponsors when necessary. Below is a list of resources that
are used in the completion of the project.
Full-time employees’ cost
Temporary employees’ cost
Office supplies
Oracle software license
Oracle support fees
Offshore team expense
Hardware cost
Third-party software installation fees
9.3 Contingency Reserve Project Purpose or Justification
The contingency reserve is an independent cost that is set aside
in case of overcoming issues related to unforeseen
circumstances. Although the funds are made available, the
project manager is responsible for documenting the expenditure
and getting formal approval from the sponsors before utilizing
37. the funds. A buffer of 15% is kept aside as apart of the
contingency reserve.
9.4 Budget
The budget gives the actual money incurred in the utilization of
resources. The budget is explained below
RESOURCE
DURATION
COST
Employee resources
5494.56 Hours
$368,277
Office Supplies
323.58 days
$20000
Oracle Metalink fees (support)
323.58 days
$10000
Third-party software
323.58 days
$5000
Hardware cost
323.58 Days
$5000
Cogency reserve
323.58 Days
$55,241.55
Travel expenses
323.58 Days
$10,000
Total
323.58 Days
$473,518
38. Quarterly Budget:
Q1
$72,861.00
Q2
$200,069.60
Q3
$50,988.00
Q4
$149,600.00
Total
$473,518
Cost Control and Monitoring
9.5 Performance Monitoring
The costs incurred in implementing the ERP software will be
monitored in a periodic manner by comparing the actual cost vs
the planned cost listed in the above table. The project manager
is responsible for monitoring the costs on a weekly basis and
report the discrepancies to the sponsors. The report will give a
clear idea to the sponsors if the project is over or under
schedule. Before the start of the project, 10% of the entire
project cost is allocated toward a contingency reserve. At the
time of an unforeseen event, the project manager should get
approval from the sponsor to overcome the unfortunate event.
9.6 Project Reports
39. Please see attached-
9.7 Cost Change Control
When a change to the cost baseline is identified, the project
manager should present the change to the change control board
and get the approval before implementing the change. The
approval of the CCB is required because the change may affect
the budget and schedule of the project. Please see section 10 of
the plan to understand the change control process
10. Integrated Change Control
10.1- Introduction to change control process.
The change control process is initiated when a change is
required to be implemented in the project. The project manager
records the change in the changelog present in the IT shared
drive. The change is entered by entering the scope, budget and
schedule and the impact of the change to the organization. In
addition, the necessary steps to implement the change and the
rollback plan in the case so an error at the time of implementing
the change is described in the change request document. The
project manager sets the priority of the change to high, medium
or low based on the urgency of implementing the change. If the
change request is accepted by the CCB, the employees who are
responsible to implement the change are notified to implement
the change. In case the change is rejected, the changelog is
updated and closed.
10.2 Change control flow chart:
Change control evaluation:
The change is to implement a license module. Tesla has recently
started building manufacturing plants in China and Europe. The
currently implemented modules do not capture freight
shipments, export duties, compliance policies. The customs
40. form will act as a Bolton to the current order to cash process.
The customization will require the development team to develop
a custom form which captures all the export information before
shipping the order through an oracle.
The benefit of change: The manual process of capturing data in
a paper-based format will be removed. All information will be
stored electronically and provide a streamlined process to the
order to cash process.
Cost of implementing the change: $60,000
Impact to project schedule (including testing)- 30 days.
Change control template:
Version
#
Implemented
By
Revision
Date
Approved
By
Approval
Date
Reason
1.0
Govind Rao-PM
Raju- Developer
David- Tester
Vijay- Business Analyst
Wed 7/25/20
Kevin-sponsor
Wed 7/26/20
41. Capture export information
Project Name
Implementing Oracle ERP for Tesla Motor Company
Date
04/14/2019
Project Number
TS1234
Document Number
XXTM00123
Project Manager
Govind
Project Owner/Client
Tesla Motor Company
Change Request Number
Date Received
Requestor
Change Request Name
Approved By
Implementation Due date
WBS Number if applicable
Status
42. CR-001
7/29/20
Compliance department
Capture export information
Kevin- Project sponsor
7/29/20
110
Approved
Example – Communications Plan v1.0.1
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TASK COST OVERVIEW
COST STATUS
$0.00
$100,000.00
$200,000.00
$300,000.00
44. Cost status for top-level tasks. How costs are spread out
amongst tasks based on their status.
Cost details for all top-level tasks.
report_2.pdf
COST OVERRUNS
TASK COST VARIANCE RESOURCE COST VARIANCE
$0.00
$10,000.00
$20,000.00
$30,000.00
$40,000.00
$50,000.00
$60,000.00
$70,000.00
$80,000.00
$90,000.00
ERP Implementation
Cost Variance
$0.00
56. Report1.pdf
PROJECT PLAN
Maryland State Department of Education
Educator Information System (EIS)
Document Revision #: 1.3
Date of Issue: 14 September 2005
Project Manager: Don MorganApproval Signatures
Approved by: Business Project Sponsor
Approved by: Technical Project Sponsor
Dr. John Smeallie
Sidney Drake
Prepared by: Business Project Manager
Reviewed by: Project Manager
Don Morgan
Kevin Bronke
57. Approved by: Business Customer
Reviewed by: Site Manager
Dr. Joann Ericson
Tony Palcher
Table of Contents
61.Document Overview
1.1
Introduction
6
1.2
Purpose
6
1.3
Scope
6
1.4
Overview
6
1.5
Project Plan Review Schedule
7
2.Project Overview
8
2.1
Project Description
8
58. 2.2
Problem Statement
9
2.3
Goals
10
2.4
Project Background
11
2.5
Product Objectives
12
2.6
Assumptions, Constraints and Dependencies
14
2.7
Project Deliverables
15
2.8
Schedule and Budget Summary
17
2.9
Evolution of the Plan
17
2.10
References
18
2.11
Definitions and Acronyms
18
3.Project Organization
19
3.1
External Interfaces
19
3.2
59. Internal Structure
19
3.3
Roles and Responsibilities
20
4.Managerial Process Plans
23
4.1
Management Priorities
23
4.2
Project Tracking and Control
23
4.2.1
Status Reporting
23
4.2.2
Gate Exits (Project Checkpoints)
24
4.3
Start‑up Plan
24
4.3.1
Estimates
24
4.3.2
Staffing
31
4.3.3
Resource Requirements
31
4.3.4
Resource Acquisition
31
4.3.5
Project Staff Training
60. 32
4.4
Work Plan
32
4.4.1
Work Breakdown Structure
32
4.4.1.1.
Summary Work Breakdown Structure
33
4.4.1.2.
Project Work Breakdown Structure
33
4.4.1.3.
Contract Work Breakdown Structure
33
4.4.1.4.
Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary
33
4.4.2
Schedule Allocation
34
4.4.2.1.
Project Plan
34
4.4.2.2.
Phase Plan
34
4.4.2.3.
Iteration Objectives
34
4.4.2.4.
Releases
35
4.4.3
Resource Allocation
61. 35
4.4.4
Budget Allocation
35
4.5
Project Monitoring and Control
35
4.5.1
Requirements Management
35
4.5.1.1.
Validate Requirements
35
4.5.1.2.
Control Change
36
4.5.1.3.
Control the Architecture
36
4.5.2
Schedule Control
36
4.5.2.1.
Promote Reuse
36
4.5.3
Budget Control
36
4.5.4
Quality Control
37
4.5.4.1.
Assign Users Testing Accountability
37
4.5.4.2.
Embrace Standards
62. 37
4.5.4.3.
Develop and Implement by Release
37
4.5.5
Reporting
38
4.5.5.1.
Integrate the Project Team
38
4.5.6
Project Metrics
38
4.5.6.1.
Evaluation Criteria
39
4.5.7
Change Control Process
39
4.6
Risk Management Plan
39
4.6.1
Risk Management Categories
39
4.7
Project Closeout Plan
40
5.Technical Process Plans
41
5.1
Process Model
41
5.2
Methods, Tools, and Techniques
44
64. Subcontractor Management
47
6.8
Process Improvement
47
6.9
Communication Process
47
6.9.1
Communication Items
48
6.10
Communication Item
48
6.11
Methods of Communication
48
6.11.1
Communication Protocol
49
6.11.1.1.
Meetings
49
6.11.1.2.
E-mail
49
7.Additional Plans
51
8.Project Evolution
52
8.1
Project support and maintenance
52
8.2
Follow-up projects
52
65. Annex A
53
Document Change Control
This section provides control for the development and
distribution of revisions to the Project Plan. The Project Plan
changes throughout the project life cycle. It is developed at the
beginning of the project (immediately following project
initiation approval, and in the earliest stages of project
planning). The Project Plan provides an ongoing reference for
all project stakeholders. The table below includes the revision
number (defined within your Documentation Plan Outline), the
date of update/issue, the author responsible for the changes, and
a brief description of the context and/or scope of the changes in
that revision.
Revision Number
Date of Issue
Author(s)
Brief Description of Change
1.0
8/20/04
Project Manager
Initial Creation of Plan
1.1
11/08/04
Project Manager
Update timeline and Identify communication paths
1.2
1/12/05
Project Manager
Flush out deliverables and add the new CIO to the review list
1.3
8/10/05
Project Manager
Revise for submittal to DBM
66. 1. Document Overview
1.1 Introduction
The P Project Management Plan provides a statement of how
and when a project's objectives are to be achieved, by showing
the major products, milestones, activities and resources required
on the project. It is used as a baseline against which to monitor
project progress and cost stage by stage. It provides the
business case with planned project costs and it identifies the
management stages and other major control points.
The Project Management Plan provides an overview of the
purpose, scope and objectives of the project for which the Plan
has been written, the project assumptions and constraints, a list
of project deliverables, a summary of the project schedule and
budget, and the plan for evolving the Project Management Plan.
1.2 Purpose
The purpose of the Project Management Plan is to gather all
information necessary to control the project. It describes the
approach to the development of the software and is the top-level
plan generated and used by managers to direct the development
effort.
The following people use the Project Management Plan:
67. · The project manager uses it to plan the project schedule and
resource needs, and to track progress against the schedule.
· Project team members use it to understand what they need to
do, when they need to do it, and what other activities they are
dependent upon.
1.3 Scope
This Project Management Plan describes the overall plan to be
used by the Educator Information System (EIS) project,
including deployment of the product. The details of the
individual iterations will be described in the Iteration Plans.
The plans as outlined in this document are based upon the
product requirements as defined in the Functional Requirements
Document.
1.4 Overview
This Project Management Plan contains the following
information:
Project Overview — provides a description of the project's
purpose, scope, and objectives. It also defines the deliverables
that the project is expected to deliver.
Project Organization — describes the organizational structure of
the project team.
Management Process — explains the estimated cost and
schedule, defines the major phases and milestones for the
project, and describes how the project will be monitored.
Technical Process — explains the process model, identifies any
tools or techniques needed, and what is the acceptance criteria.
Supporting Process — identifies the supporting control
documents and processes needed to manage the project.
68. 1.5 Project Plan Review Schedule
This is a living document. The Project staff should review this
plan on an agreed upon basis to reflect any changes that are
found most effective as measured by indicators. This plan will
be reviewed and updated if necessary according to the following
schedule:
2. Project Overview
This section of the Project Management Plan provides an
overview of the purpose, scope and objectives of the project for
which the Plan has been written, the project assumptions and
constraints, a list of project deliverables, a summary of the
project schedule and budget, and the plan for evolving the
Project Management Plan.
2.1 Project Description
The Educator Information System (EIS) Project was created to
reengineer, and implement an information system to support, the
educator certification processes for the Maryland State
Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Certification and
Accreditation (C&A).
The product of this project is a Web-based Automated Educator
Information System that will allow secured storage, rapid
retrieval, and a clear presentation of relevant certification
information for evaluation
The Educator Information System (EIS) is a partnership
between the Division of Certification and Accreditation and
Invoke.
During fiscal year 2001 (FY01), The Maryland State
Department of Education - Teacher Certification Division,
initiated the Educator Information System (EIS). The EIS is
envisioned to become an integrated and comprehensive system
designed to automate the educator certification process. The
69. project spans over several fiscal years, Phase I started in
January 2001 and is scheduled to be completed by January
2002. Funds for Phase I of the EIS Project were encumbered
during FY01. The FY01 outcomes and benefits of Phase I
include: web-based technology, sophisticated software, and
powerful hardware to significantly improve the speed and
quality of the certification process in Maryland. The new
educator certification process will include on-line interactivity
with certificate holders and local school systems, as well as
scanning capabilities to store and retrieve documents.
Specifically, the FY01 outcomes and benefits associated with
the EIS project can be categorized into six distinct groups: 1.)
Current Certification Workflow Analysis, 2.) Requirement
Analysis, 3.)
Solution
s Analysis, 4.) Comprehensive System Design, 5.) Web Site,
and 6.) Document Storage. An expanded discussion of each of
these is provided below.
1. The Current Certification Workflow Analysis consisted of
documenting the current teacher certification processes, sub-
processes and roles. This activity was completed during FY01,
with the completion of the final MSDE EIS Current Workflow
Analysis - Final As-Is Process Model on 30 April 01.
2. As of September 2001 the Requirement Analysis Document is
undergoing final review and expected to be completed by mid
70. October 2001. Virtually all of the current and future
requirements for the EIS, including that of the Local School
Systems (LSS), have been identified and documented. The draft
MSDE Teacher Certification Requirements Analysis Educator
Information System Functional Requirements (MSDE EIS and
LSS Combined) Document was completed on 27 August 01.
3. The