Explain why most groupware is deployed today over the Web.

MAKE SURE TO WORK ON ALL QUESTIONS AND NO PLAGARISM. Please follow the attached format

Complete the following assignment in one MS word document:
Chapter 11- discussion question #1-4 & exercise 4 (note Simon’s Decision making Model was previously addressed in chapter 1 on pages 9-11.  Be sure to write one page on the comparison of Simon’s Decision Model with Group Support Systems including your own examples (exercise 4).

When submitting work, be sure to include an APA cover page and include at least two APA formatted references (and APA in-text citations) to support the work this week.
All work must be original (not copied from any source).

Questions:

1. Explain why it is useful to describe group work in terms of the time/place framework.

2. Describe the kinds of support that groupware can provide to decision makers.

3. Explain why most groupware is deployed today over the Web.

4. Explain in what ways physical meetings can be inefficient. Explain how technology can make meetings more effective.

5. Compare Simon’s four-phase decision-making model to the steps in using GDSS.

1. Complete exercise described on page 5 (Martin).  Look for online postings for jobs related to Human Resource Management.
2. Desired Characteristics for the Perfect Candidate: Write desired characteristics for the perfect candidate for this job. Tip: Look beyond the actual written words.
   Follow the example on pages 6 – 7.
3. Perfect Phrases: Write at least 4 perfect phrases describing the desired characteristics for the perfect candidate for this job. Tip. Follow example on page 8.
4. Key Words: Find key words and phrases for the position in Human Resource Management. Tip: read pages 9 – 10. Make a list of key factors for this position.  See example on p. 11.
5. Eight Word Mistakes Candidates Make in Job Interviews: Read pages 16 – 20. Select 2 mistakes that you have made during an interview and describe how you would correct such mistakes.
6. Preparing for Follow Up Questions. Read pages 22 – 24.  Describe how you would prepare for follow up interview question.
7. HR Manager. Think of yourself as the hiring manager for a position in HR.  How does this exercise help write job postings?
8. Follow the format under Helpful Links & Tools.
9. Use APA for references and citations.

MIS604 Requirement Engineering
Assessment Two – Requirement Specification
Individual/Group Group
Length N/A. There is no length requirement. You are required to sufficiently address all the tasks in this assessment.
Learning Outcomes b, c
Submission Due 23:59 (Sydney time) Friday, end of module 4.2.
Weighting 40%
Total Marks 40 marks
Context:
In the first two Modules, you learnt an overview of requirements engineering, studied the various types of requirements, and a range of requirement elicitation techniques. The subsequent two Modules, Module 3 and 4, introduced you to a number of requirement analysis tools and techniques. The primary focus was on how to model user requirements with UML and document them in a Software Requirement Specification. In particular, you studied the use case approach and a number of other diagramming techniques to visualise requirements and learnt the formality and basic inclusions of a Software Requirement Specification.
In this assessment, you will, as a group, use various of UML diagramming tools to visualise requirement and document a Software Requirement Specification.
Task Instructions:
You, as a group, should first read and understand the following case before proceeding to answer the questions in Assessment Tasks section. Note that every piece of information provided in the following case serves a purpose.
The case
ABC Pty Ltd is a start-up tech company (the ‘Company’) based in Sydney Australia. They are currently seeking to develop a mobile app or a web application (collectively called an ‘app’), which provide ondemand trades & handyman services to their customers. The objective of the app is to connect tradesmen and customers. ABC envisioned that this app will provide a strong revenue stream to the company and other business opportunities from a wide handyman network.
The founder of the Company has envisaged an app that enable customers to find trustworthy tradesmen to get the job done; it is also a platform for tradespersons to find jobs and earn an extra income stream. Typical jobs posted on the platform should include home cleaning, heating and cooling system services, gardening, airport pick up & delivery, IKEA furniture assembly, garbage removal, plumbing, and other tradesmen & handyman jobs. The founder also provided the following very highlevel and rough ideas for the app:
For customers, they can post job(s) on the app, browse through tradespersons’ profile, and contact them through the in-app instant messenger.
For tradespersons, they can put up a profile on the app, browse through jobs available, and contact customers through the in-app instance messenger.
Once the job is completed, payment can be made securely through the app. The customer will also have the opportunity to rate and review the tradesperson.
ABC wants to push this app to the market in the next six months and have secured an investment for this app.
ABC has engaged you (i.e. a group of you) as the requirements analyst in this project.
Assessment tasks
As a group, document a Software Requirement Specification (SRS) for the proposed app. Your submission must, as a minimum, contain the following:
Title page: Subject code and name, assessment number, report title, assessment due date, word count (actual), student names, student IDs, Torrens email address, campus learning facilitator, and Subject coordinator.
Table of Contents (ToC): should list the report topics using decimal notation. Need to include the main headings and subheadings with corresponding page numbers, using a format that makes the hierarchy of topics clear. Because you are including a ToC the report pages should be numbered in the footer as follows: title page has no page number; and main text to have Arabic numerals commencing at 1. Create the ToC using MS Word’s ToC auto-generator rather than manually typing out the ToC. Instructions can be found here https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/Create- a-table-of-contentsor-update-a-table-of-contents-eb275189-b93e-4559-8dd9-c279457bfd72#__create_a_table. 1. Introduction (3 marks)
1.1 Purpose (1 mark) 1.2 Document conventions (1 mark) 1.3 Project Scope (1 mark)
2. Overall description (5 marks)
2.1 Product perspective (1 mark) 2.2 User classes and characteristics (1 mark) 2.3 Operating environment (1 mark) 2.4 Design and implementation constraints (1 mark) 2.5 Assumptions and dependencies (1 mark)
3. System features (12 marks)
3.1 Use case diagram (3 mark). Note you will need to make a decision as to whether a “flat” use case diagram should be included, or a hierarchical organisation of use case diagrams should be included.
3.2 Specification for selected use cases (3 mark). Select n use case where n equals the number of students in your group. Document a detailed specification for the selected use case. The Use case must include the following elements as a minimum
ID and Name
Created by Date Created
Primary Actor Secondary Actors
Description
Trigger
Preconditions
Postconditions
Normal Flow
Alternative Flows
Exceptions
Priority
Frequency of Use
Business Rules
Other information
Assumptions
3.3 Swimlane diagram (2 mark). Choose a process in the proposed app. Draw a Swimlane diagram for that process.
3.4 State-transition diagram (2 mark). Draw a state-transition diagram for a customer job request in the proposed app. A job request is referring to a request initiated by the customer, e.g. “fix water tap leak”. Examine the various states such a request may be moved through.
3.5 Dialog map (2 mark). Choose a use case other than the ones in 3.2. Draw a dialog map for that use case.
4. Data requirement (4 marks)
4.1 Logical data model (2 mark). Include an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) for the proposed app. ERD is taught in MIS602.
4.2 Data dictionary (2 mark)
5. External interface requirements (8 marks)
5.1 User interfaces (4 mark). Including:
5.1.1. References to user interface standards or product line style guides that are to be followed
5.1.2. Standards for fonts, icons, button labels, images, colour schemes, field tabbing sequences, commonly used controls, branding graphics, copyright and privacy notices, and the like
5.1.3. Screen size, layout, or resolution constraints
5.1.4. Standard buttons, functions, or navigation links that will appear on every screen, such as a help button
5.1.5. Shortcut keys
5.1.6. Message display and phrasing conventions
5.1.7. Data validation guidelines (such as input value restrictions and when to validate field contents)
5.1.8. Layout standards to facilitate software localization
5.1.9. Accommodations for users who are visually impaired, colour blind, or have other limitations
5.2 Software interfaces (2 mark) 5.3 Hardware interfaces (2 mark)
6. Quality attributes (4 marks)
6.1 Usability 6.2 Performance 6.3 Security
6.X [any other quality attributes, e.g. reliability, you deem relevant]
7. Other requirements (Bonus: 2 marks for nontrivial and valid requirements)
8. Reference list (4 marks)
9. Appendices if necessary.

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General Assessment Requirement
MSVisio or other professional diagramming tools. All UML diagrams must be drawn with MSVisio or other equivalent professional diagramming tools. Hand-drawn diagrams are not accepted. MSPaint is not regarded as a professional diagramming tool and is therefore not accepted.
Incomprehensible submissions. Assessments provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills to achieve the required standard. To do this, assessment responses need to be both clear and easy to understand. If not, the University cannot determine that students have demonstrated their knowledge and skills. Assessments will, therefore, be marked accordingly including the potential for 0 (zero) marks where relevant.
Case study. Assessment response must focus on the case study scenario given in the Task Instructions. Any assessment items that do not address the case study scenario may be awarded 0 (zero) marks.
Track changes. If you use Track Changes when writing your assessment, you must ensure that the submitted document is the final and correct version of the document. That is, if your submitted report contains Track Changes or Comments or any other editing marks it may be awarded 0 (zero) marks. It is your responsibility to submit the final and correct version of your report.
Academic language. All submissions should be thoroughly proof-read for spelling, typographical or grammatical errors before being submitted. Do not reply on the ‘spell-check’ function in your word processing program. If, for example, ‘affect’ is substituted for ‘effect’, your program may not detect the error. https://essaycove.com/mis604
Group Assessment Requirement
Group assessment. This assessment is a group assignment for all students. Each group consists of 2 or 3 students. To ensure your success in this group assignment, please read and follow these requirements regarding group formation and administration.
Group Formation
Same group. You must stay in the same group that you formed for Assessment 1, therefore you do not need to for form and register your group for this assessment.
Group Administration
Conflicts. If there is anything that you think you will need to involve your Learning Facilitator, please do not hesitate to do so.
Burden to prove. If you make any allegation against any other group members, you bear the evidential onus to prove your allegation and claims.
Group marks. Everyone in the same group will receive the same mark unless:
• there is an issue brought to the attention of the Learning Facilitator; and
• the Learning Facilitator finds it is fundamentally unfair to give every group member the same mark.
You may be removed from a group. In some circumstances, you may be removed from you group due to your significant and persistent lack of contribution. Once it happens, those being removed from a group will need to undertake all assessment individually from the time they are removed. The marking standard and criteria will remain the same.
Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing here http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing Submission Instructions:
Means of submission. ALL students must submit ONE MSWord document (.doc or .docx) via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in MIS604: Requirements Engineering. Physical copies/Email submissions are not accepted.
No Zipped files. Students must NOT zip the MSWord document and submit it as one single zip/compressed file.
Complete and correct submission. Assessment, once submitted, are FINAL and therefore cannot be modified. You bear all the onus to ensure that your submissions are final, correct (correct files in correct format) and complete before submitting to Blackboard.
You are expected to begin this assessment when you begin the trimester, especially as you relate the learning activities (formative assessment) in the modules to this and the other (summative) assessments. Be sure to keep several drafts of your work as well as your notes and any sources you used to draw on in preparing your report.
Extensions will be considered only in extenuating circumstances where the student has applied before the due date. At that point, students are required to provide the latest draft, in case the extension is not granted and to demonstrate they have earnestly done everything to avoid lateness.
Students are responsible for keeping appropriate back-ups and drafts of their assignments and to submit the correct version.
Torrens University Australia policies apply to the preparation and submission of this assignment.

MIS604 Assessment One Page 7 of 7

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review Chapter 24 of your textbook and the Walmart Case Study.You will also need to access Walmart’s most recent annual report from Walmart’s Financial Information (Links to an external site.) page. You can use the annual report to gather additional international data.

In this final project you will continue to build on your Walmart Case study work from previous courses. Imagine that you have been hired as a data analyst for Walmart. The Walmart executive team has asked you to gather data that will assist them in determining if this foreign market is a viable option for a Walmart expansion. You will continue to research the same region you have chosen to expand to in your previous MBA courses. Please refer to the Walmart Case Studyfor the list of available regions.

Your Final Project will be comprised of two parts. In Part 1 you will be required to gather and analyze data for your case study paper. In Part 2 you will need to create a 3- to 5-minute video presentation using the data gathered in your paper to make your recommendation to the Walmart executive team.

Walmart Expansion Analysis Final Project, Part 1: Walmart Case Study Paper (17 points)

You have been tasked with collecting and analyzing key data points that will assist Walmart in their decision to expand to your chosen region. In Part I, you will gather data from various sources, use the tools learned throughout this class to analyze data, and determine the best way to present this data to the Walmart executive team. Finally, you will make a recommendation on whether or not this foreign market is a viable option for a Walmart expansion.

Note: It is OK to not recommend an expansion to your chosen region. Just be sure to justify your recommendation.

Step 1: Data Collection
As a data analyst, you will be required to locate data from multiple sources. It is recommended that you use the Mergent Database in the Ashford University Library, the Business Insight Global database in the Ashford University Library, and Walmart’s latest Annual Report to begin your data collection. These databases should serve as a guide for your research. You are expected to identify additional data sources that will be useful in your analysis.

Accessing Mergent database:
You can locate current Walmart data from the Mergent database in the Ashford University Library. Review the Mergent Database Tip Sheet for instructions on accessing and searching the database. Search for “Walmart” and select “Walmart Inc.”

Navigate to the Company Financials tab. You may want to review the Income Statement for items such as net sales, operating expenses, projected income, etc. It is recommended that you review data from at least the last five years.

If you wish, you can export this data into an excel document by selecting the “Download” option in the upper right corner of the Mergent page.

Accessing Business Insights: Global database:
To access the Business Insight Global database, access the Ashford University Library and select to the “Find Articles and More”. Next, select “Databases A-Z”, then find the “Business Insights: Global” database. In the search bar, type “Walmart”, ensuring the “Company” tab is selected from the dropdown menu. You may want to review items such as gross profit, interest expense, net income, etc.

Business Insights: Global also has some information on Walmart in particular countries that may be useful in your research. To search, type Walmart or Wal-mart into the search bar at the top of the Business Insights: Global homepage, ensuring “Country” is selected from the drop-down menu. This will provide results that cover Walmart in areas such as China, Brazil, Chile, India, Puerto Rico, Argentina, and Canada. You may wish to gather data for countries that are closest to your region for comparison.

Accessing Walmart’s annual report:
You can find Walmart’s most recent annual report on their Financial Information (Links to an external site.) page. You can use the annual report to gather additional international data.

Here are some examples of data that may be useful to an analyst:

• Under “Item 1: Business,” in the “Walmart International Segment,” you may wish to gather data for retail unit count and retail square feet for all available fiscal years for the country or continent closest to your region. For example, if you are looking to expand in Egypt, you will use the data for Africa.
• In the “Item 2: Properties” section of the report, you may wish to gather data for the owned and leased properties for the country or continent closest to your region.
• In the “Results of Operations” section of the report, look for “Walmart International Segment.” You may wish to gather data for net sales, operating income, and unit counts at period end for all available fiscal years.

You will likely need to gather more data to make your case. You are encouraged to seek out additional data points that will assist you in your analysis. Other data points you may want to consider include, but are not limited to

• Gross national income
• Population and demographic data
• Key economic metrics, including current economic status, inflation, etc.
• Labor market data, including average wage, unemployment rate, cost of living, etc.
• Market environment
• Foreign exchange
• Credit environment outlook

Here are some suggested databases to get you started. These databases may not have all the information you need to make a full evaluation. You may need to conduct your own research to find useful databases that house the data you need to conduct your analysis.

• International Labour Organization’s ILOSTAT (Links to an external site.)
• The World Bank’s Doing Business Data (Links to an external site.)
• The World Bank’s DataBank (Links to an external site.)

Step 2: Analyzing the Data
Now that you have gathered your data, you will need to determine the best way to compile the data for analysis. Using the tools and skills you have learned in this course, create graphs and tables that will assist you in making sense of the data. You will use these tables to assess the data and support your analysis.

In your paper,

• Summarize the background of the country or region, including what makes it unique and why it is a viable option for Walmart expansion.
• Assess the data sets and include any charts or graphs used in your evaluation.
  • Measure outlook sales, interest, and other trends to make a determination on the regional outlook. Is the outlook improving, remaining stable, or deteriorating? For example, how will this expansion affect sales trends, interest cost trends, etc.?
  • Calculate whether Walmart will have favorable or unfavorable currency translation adjustments. For example, how strong is the country’s currency against the U.S. dollar?
  • Create revenue projections and sales projections based on the data. Consider the currently translation adjustments in your projection.
  • Propose a recommended course of action based on your interpretation of the data.

The Walmart Expansion Analysis Final Project, Part 1: Walmart Case Study Paper

• Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title page, reference pages, or tables and graphs) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to an external site.)resource.