ICTICT507 New Technology Models for Business IT
Task 1
Your first task is to identify processes that need to be improved by the application of a new business model. In order to do that you will have to follow the instructions below.
a. Firstly, you will need to map the existing administration process (provided in the scenario above) in the flow chart and identify at least two (2) areas that may need improvement.
b Now you need to identify and outline the emerging models and processes of Ransford and record your findings below.
c. Due to the high volume of student enrolments there are many changes that need to be implemented on the current process of Ransford College on a technological, client and supply chain environment. Identify the changes that need to be implemented, record your findings in the table provided below and submit it to your CEO (trainer) for review.
Task 2
Your second task is to appraise the existing business models. To achieve this your will need to complete the steps below.
a. Firstly, you will need to research and analyse existing business models. Research on the web, find and analyse at least two (2) business models and record your findings in the table provided below.
b. As an IT Coordinator, part of your role is to assess other industry practices. You will need to investigate what business models are being used in other similar businesses, for example a TAFE business model and record your findings below.
c. You also need to research business models that are being used, or that they are under development, in other industry sectors (e.g. universities or schools), determine the relevance of these models to Ransford college and record your findings below.
d. Lastly, you will need to map the existing models in other parts of Ransford’s supply chain such as the marketing and the academic department. Map those models in the diagrams below.
Task 3
Your third task is to research for new business models by completing the activities below.
a. The first thing you will need to do it to investigate new business models in order to establish opportunities for improvement. Research and describe at least two (2) new business models and explain how these new models can improve your current system.
b. Now you will need to evaluate the opportunities identified in the table above against Ransford College’s requirements. Evaluate at least three (3) opportunities in the space below:
c. Prioritise the opportunities identified above, document them in the right order below and submit it to relevant personnel.
Task 4
Your fourth task is to finally select the appropriate model for Ransford College’s needs.
a. Firstly, you will need to select a business technology model – more specifically determine which will be your new student management system– that improves the business process and describe it in the space provided below.
b. Now you will need to develop and describe four (4) performance benchmarks to measure the effectiveness of your chosen business model. Use the table below to assist you with the development of the benchmarks.
c. You will need to model the new business process in the space provided below:
New business process after the integration of the new SMS (Student management system):
d. Finally, you will need to document your new model according to Ransford Colleges policies and procedure and send it to your CEO (trainer) for sign off. Use Ransford College’s template below:
Task 5
Knowledge Test
Question 1 –Describe and explain in the space provided below case diagrams, business process model and notation, and activity diagrams.
Question 2 – Explain the difference between business-to-business and business-to-customer interface and liaison.
Question 3 – Research on the web and identify copyright and intellectual property issues that are relevant to the scenario and record your findings below.
Question 4 – Outline and describe two (2) methods for the determination of the impact of technological change.
Question 5 –Summarise the principles of an electronic commerce modelling language (ECML).
Question 6 – Explain in detail what environmental scanning is.
Question 7 – Define the term “design specification”.
Question 8 – Define and explain the term “modelling methodology”.
Question 9 – Explain I detail what value and supply chain management is.
Question 10 – Define the term “website architecture” and outline Ransford College’s website architecture by accessing