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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, Week 8 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
I believe formal data analysis is always needed. Just like pieces of a puzzle the system development needs to put all the little pieces together to have a functional system that meets the needs of the organization. There is a need to collect the system requirements, what problem is the system addressing, what are the critical tasks that the system…[Read more]
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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, Week 7 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Mahugnon you are right formal data modeling techniques make the work of auditors more efficient and effective. Rather than just boxes and lines they show which processes are performed and what information is relevant to them, who performs those processes and the origin of information that is produced or analyzed They help in the risk management…[Read more]
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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, Week 7 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Well said Iyana, standard models provide clear, regularly used conventions, such as elements, naming, methodology in the organization so that there is additional consistency for stakeholders. They do ensure consistent processes, eliminate guesswork with business rules making it easier to check compliance to regulations. You mentioned an important…[Read more]
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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, Week 7 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 5 months ago
Data Models are used as a communication tool and just like everyday communication the only way people can communicate with each other is use a language they can all understand. Formal models ensure consistency of the structure of the business processes. They help improve understanding of the business process.
An organization that uses a formal…[Read more]
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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, Week 4 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Great analysis Jason. Most probably the reason why IT did not do a good job was they misunderstood the business strategy of being able to absorb newly-purchased organizations as quickly as possible. As you rightly said, acquisitions should be treated like a project. IT in this case just decided to use an existing ERP platform to configure a number…[Read more]
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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, Week 4 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Pascal you mentioned a very crucial point of stakeholder involvement in IT strategy planning. Business and senior management should be involved in the alignment of IT strategy with the current and future needs of the business. As you said IT is viewed as a cost, its high time that organization’s view IT not only as an enabler of the business s…[Read more]
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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, Week 4 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Governance of enterprise (GEIT) is often times used to ensure alignment of IT strategy to business strategy. GEIT ensures that the IT resources of an organization are used in an effective way in order to fulfill stakeholder needs.The 3 processes of GEIT are:
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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, Week 3 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Mengqiao, thanks for sharing you experience. I think it is also important that in getting stakeholder involvement they are given all the information about the proposed project. Thorough research should be done about the project. This includes making projections on the costs that will be involved. Signing in for tables on campus should not have…[Read more]
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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, Week 3 – Discussion, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience that clearly show the importance of stakeholder involvement in a project. You did well by communication the vision and the mission of the project at every stage to your parents. Communicating with the project sponsors, getting their buy in, showing them the benefits of the project is very vital to every…[Read more]
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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, March 1, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Good thoughts Chenhui. I agree with you, the key risk that needs attention is communication. Communication in a project is used to express the project objectives. The need to be clear and easily understood by everyone. Communication lines also need to be clearly defined. Ella is already saying Bob will keep her updated, is this something that will…[Read more]
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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, Progress Report for Week Ending, March 1, on the site 6 years, 6 months ago
Great observation Jing. The first meeting the project was to be called “No customer escapes, now it has changed to “no employee escapes” . This makes us wonder what the project objectives are. Like you rightfully said, probably the best idea will be for everyone to seat down and decide exactly what they hope to achieve from the project before a…[Read more]
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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, ICE 5.1 Telling a Story through Visualization, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
You are right outsourcing does expose a company to attacks as they lose control over the provider’s defensive practices. The important thing will be for the organization to continue prioritizing security in the IT function regardless of where it resides that means ensuring that your information is secure even if it is with your provider. There m…[Read more]
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Karabo Ntokwane commented on the post, ICE 5.1 Telling a Story through Visualization, on the site 6 years, 7 months ago
One of the risk of outsourcing is compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Every country has its own legal regulatory issues. When outsourcing your function to a company in another country the expectation is to adhere to certain industry standards which much not be the case. This can now bring an issue of how do you measure performance…[Read more]
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