Risks and benefits of going for a big-bang conversion

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ERP Development Life Cycle

Task 1: Discussion Question

Question 1. Discuss the risks and benefits of going for a big-bang conversion versus using the phased or parallel approaches?

Question 2. Compare and contrast the three major ERP implementation categories?

Question 3. List the major differences between ERP life cycle and SDLC?

Question 4. List and explain the major tasks in the scope and commitment phase of ERP life cycle?

Task 2: Case Study Questions: Of Men and Mice: An ERP Case Study- From MOTIWALLA, L. F. & THOMPSON, J. 2001. Enterprise Systems for Management, Pearson. Chapter 4.Page 89

Question 5. Is a surety bond an effective means to establish true accountability for IT implementation, as presented in the Jackson Lab case?

Question 6. Was the phased implementation a good approach for an organization like Jackson Lab that deploys an ERP solution for the first time? Would it allow focus on a key/critical area, stabilization of the system usage and quicker visible benefits?

Question 7. What do you think about the modifications in a unique business process at the Jackson Lab like raising and distributing the mice?

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