Case Study, Stage 2

Stage 2

There are two parts to this assignment: (1) Using either a flow chart or an outline format, you will analyze the business process you identified in Stage 1 (breaking it down into sequential steps and modeling it). This can be either a Microsoft Word or PowerPoint document, or it can be clearly hand-drawn and scanned into an electronic file format to be submitted. (2) Using the case provided, propose a technology solution for improving the process identified in Stage 1 and explain how the solution would support the organization's strategic objectives. Your solution proposal will take the form of a short paper, using Microsoft Word.

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Case Study, Stage 2: Business Process Analysis and Technology Solution Proposal Before you begin this assignment, be sure you have read the “UR UMUC Healthy Fitness Center Case Study”, “UR UMUC Stage 1 Project” and the WALMART EXAMPLE. Also, you must incorporate any feedback you received on your graded Stage 1 assignment as needed before proceeding. You will use the strategic area and process that you selected in Stage 1; review the feedback you received for any recommended changes to your Stage 1 project prior to starting this assignment and be sure you have an appropriate “process” identified. Purpose of this Assignment This assignment gives you the opportunity to apply your analysis skills to model a business process. Modeling the process as it exists (and as it will exist) will aid in the analysis, design, development and implementation of the technology solution. This assignment also gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge of technology solutions to improve a business process. This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes to enable you to: analyze internal and external business processes to identify information systems requirements. identify and plan IT solutions that meet business objectives. Business Process Analysis for the UR UMUC Healthy Fitness Center In order to apply technology to a process, the process must be thoroughly understood and models are used for this purpose. The model also supports business process analysis and redesign when the process is deemed to be inefficient or ineffective. In addition, models are used to design the “to-be” process that describes the desired end state after the technology solution is developed. For your Stage 1 Project for the Case Study, you identified a strategic area for improvement of your UMUC Fitness Center’s business and you identified a process that could be improved with the use of technology. In this stage, you will create a model of that process that will...