Question 1 (15 marks) - Systems Planning & Implementation (word limit guide: 500 words)
The Queensland Health Payroll System project (2007-2011) has received adverse media attention relating to significant issues and failures during the project. Information with regard to the project can be obtained via the Internet by reading appropriate project and auditors reports. Undertake some research of this information systems project to complete the following task:
Using the Systems Development Lifecycle process (figure 19.1 on page 612 of the Romney text) as a guide, identify 5 deficiencies in the Queensland Health Payroll System project, and provide recommendations on how these deficiencies may be overcome in future projects.
You should focus your research on the project and auditors reports rather than the more subjective media documentation.
Question 2 (13 marks) - BYOD (word limit guide: 500-700 words)
“Bring Your Own Devices” (BYOD) present new possibilities and challenges for organisations of all sizes. In relation to an organization’s network and users (employees), outline 5 benefits and 5 risks (3 organizational and 2 employee) faced by an organization arising from the use of BYOD devices (eg.Smartphones, Tablets and Wi-Fi Laptops).
APA referencing must be used, where relevant, with citations and a list of references for any sources used within the assignment.