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Enterprise Systems
Question 1
a) Describe the term "Enterprise Systems." Compare the role of an ERP from traditional TPS, MIS and others.
b) List and describe the fivecomponents of an ERP. Which of these components is most critical in the implementation process and why?
Question 2
a) What are the benefits of using an ERP system in an organisation? Giving examples, describe the three ways in which ERP systems create value for the organisation?
b) How does an ERP system support Web Intelligence capability?
Question 3
a) Describe the three types of risks associated with ERP implementations in organisations.
b) Compare and contrast the ERP Life Cycle with Systems Development Life Cycle.
Question 4
a) Discuss the steps involved in the implementation of an ERP system. Also provide a summary of potential costs categories for ERP implementation.
b) Describe the influence on ERP implementation by normative theories of Ethical Behaviours.
(i) Stockholder theory, (ii) Stakeholder theory and (iii) Social Contract theory.
Case Study Question 1
Read the article - The Future Is Now: Top 10 ERP Trends to Watch in 2024
Reference:Harun (2024). ERP News Magazine May 2024 - Issue #43. [online] ERP News. Available at: https://erpnews.com/erp-news-magazine-may-2024-issue-43/ [Accessed 27 May 2024].
Required:
Evaluate and summarise the key ERP trends described by the authors. Select the three trends from the list that you consider to be the most significant and realistic for the Future of ERP Systems.
Case Study Question 2
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Comparing ERP Vendors: You have been appointed as a consultant to a small manufacturing company that is planning to select an ERP software vendor. The company has three hundred employees spread across Australia and New Zealand. Select any three prominent ERP vendors and visit their Web sites to find information on the following: a. A brief background of the vendor, b. The business functional areas their product supports, c. The average cost of the product or any license fees per seat. Using the table provided for comparison and contrast, present your recommendation to the executive management of the company. Please make sure to justify your decision.