Impact of ERP on Rio Tinto Operations

This assignment examines the significant influence of implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system powered by cyber computing technologies within Rio Tinto. Students are tasked with analyzing the multifaceted impacts of this adoption, specifically focusing on its effects on communication channels, overall business functionality, and the organization's strategic development. The analysis should also consider the necessity for restructuring business operations, training initiatives, IT expertise recruitment, and the implementation of strategic programs preceding ERP adoption.

RUNNING HEAD: Research paper 1
Name of the student-
Adoption of cyber computing enterprises resources planning in Rio Tinto Company and its impact on its
business
ASSESSMENT 2 – FINAL PROJECT

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1. Abstract
This research paper is prepared to evaluate the adoption of cyber computing enterprises
resources planning in Rio Tinto Company and its impact on its business. In this research
proposal Rio Tinto Company has been taken into consideration. This paper has reflected the use
of sampling and ethical issues in this paper which is used collection of data. This research paper
focus on how Rio Tinto could increase its business efficiency by adopting cyber computing
enterprises resources planning in its business. . It is an Australian- British company also known
as one of the world’s largest metals and mining corporations. The main headquarter of company
is in London, United Kingdom. In this research paper, 50 respondents of Rio Tinto Company
have been taken into consideration to collect the required amount of the data. The questionnaire
survey consisted of 50 members of Rio Tinto were selected by the application of the purposive
sampling technique. These research analyses were generated using the quantitative research
methods and descriptive data analysis method. This research has put emphasis upon how Rio
Tinto could increase its business efficiency by adopting cyber computing enterprises resources
planning in its business. It is considered that company needs to analysis all the internal and
external factors before adopting cyber computing system in business.
The Rio Tinto should adopt this cyber computing system in business so that it could
reduce the complexity of the business and implement automation in its value chain activities.
There are several recommendations such as using XOXO software in its reporting
frameworks and using innovative business technologies in its business. These technologies and
advancement in its value chain activities will help company to adopt cyber computing enterprises
resources planning in its business. It is suggested that if Rio Tinto actually wants to adopt this

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cyber computing enterprises resources planning in its business then it first needs to arrange
proper training and development program for its employees. This will not only helps employees
to adapt with the new advanced value chain program but also increase the overall efficiency of
the business.

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2. Introduction
With the ramified economic changes and complex business structure, each and every
organization is running its business effectively to meet their objectives and goals. In this research
paper, Rio Tinto Company has been taken into consideration. . It is an Australian- British
company also known as one of the world’s largest metals and mining corporations. This
company is engaged in providing the mining related works around the globe to increase its
turnover. However, due to the non-effective communication channel, it has faced various critical
issues in its business plans and communication channel. In addition to this, management
department of the company has passed the proposal to adopt the cyber computing enterprises
resources planning in its business functioning. It will help employees and management
department to communicate with each other. It is evaluated that vendors of the organization faces
several issues in the supply chain management program and logistic works. Thus, by adopting
proper cyber computing enterprises resources planning in its business functioning will surely
increase the overall outcomes of the Rio Tinto business.
3. Statement of the Paper
With the ramified changes in business functioning of Rio Tinto, it needs to be proactive
before implementing new cyber computing enterprises resources planning in its value chain
activities. In addition to this, vendors and other could also follow automated cyber computing
enterprises resources planning in their communication channel to perform their assigned works.
There are several benefits which will be seen such as establishment of automation in business,
reduce the complex business structure, set new business structure and restructuring of business.
This research paper focus what types of problems and issues will be faced by Rio Tinto while

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adopting new cyber computing enterprises resources planning in its value chain activities.
However, need to adopt this new cyber computing enterprises resources planning in business of
Rio Tinto arises due to its less effective internal control system and increased cost occurred from
recitative business functioning. Thus, Rio Tinto by adopting proper cyber computing enterprises
resources planning in its value chain activities in its business could easily increase the overall
outcome of the business and establish automation in its business functioning.
4. Research questions
1. What is the significance of adopting the cyber computing enterprises resources planning in
business?
2. How Rio Tinto could increase the business efficiency by adopting cyber computing enterprises
resources planning in its value chain activities?
3. What are the strategies and business problems which would be faced by organizations before
installing cyber computing enterprises resources
5. Theoretical frameworks
It is evaluated that due to the complex business structure and increased needs of adoption
of the cyber computing enterprises resources planning in business, Rio Tinto should use this
cyber computing system in its value chain activities. It will increase the overall productivity and
effective communication in the business of Rio Tinto.

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Figure: New working functioning of cloud based delivery
Source- My Author
It is evaluated that clients in Australia and other current countries are more inclined
towards the organizations that have adopted the advanced technologies in their business. Rio
Tinto has strong brand image and in order to keep its sustainable business, it should adopt newly
adopted cyber computing enterprises resources planning in its value chain activities. This will
establish automation in business and increase the overall outcomes of the organization. The main
benefit will be related to communicating with the vendors and implementing logistic supply
chain with outsiders. This below given chart will reflects the actual process system which Rio
Tinto will follow after adopting the cyber computing enterprises resources planning in its
business (Rizzo, van Erp, & Troncy, 2014).

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Figure- ERP system and automation
Sources- My Author
It is evaluated that successful implementation of cyber computing enterprises resources planning
in its value chain activities require assessment of the internal and external factors of the business.
It is considered that Rio Tinto has faced high amount of loss in its business due to no time
delivery of its raw material in its business. In addition to this, communication channel and public
relation of the Rio Tinto is also not that effective. It has increased its business functioning cost
and increased the complex set of activities. Rio Tinto by adopting this proper level of cyber
computing enterprises resources planning in its value chain activities could establish automation
and mitigate various manual works. It will not only save the time of the process functioning but
also reduce the cost of the production of the business (Ram & Corkindale, 2014).

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Figure:- Business process modeling
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This above given chart showcases that if Rio Tinto uses the cyber computing enterprises
resources planning then it will increase efficiency and establish different working chain to reduce
the complexity of the business.

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6. Literature review
Significance of adopting the cyber computing enterprises resources planning in business
Adopting new Cyber computing system enterprises resources planning in place of old
ERP in Rio tinto
This new Cyber computing system enterprises resources planning is consisted of the web
program which will help company to increase its communication effective and increase the
overall outcomes of the business. For instance, enterprises resources planning accompanied by
the cyber computing will assist Rio Tinto to generate an automation channel in its business. It
will allow suppliers to identify the Economy order quantity of the business at which it could
allow business. It has been observed that if Rio Tinto use cyber system then it will save the time
and cost of the business. Another example is related to vendor’s business functioning. Rio Tinto
by adopting enterprises resources planning accompanied by the cyber computing could establish
dashboard for its business. This dashboard mechanism will allow suppliers to create their own
username and login ID which will be used by suppliers to supply required mining raw material to
Rio Tinto. However, mining raw material orders will be placed by the Rio Tinto automatically at
the time when company reaches the economic order quantity. This enterprises resources planning
accompanied by the cyber computing showcases how company could establish automation in
business and increase the business efficiency in determined approach (Fink, 2013).
Advantage of new Cyber computing system enterprises resources planning

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Increased efficiency of the business of Rio Tinto by adopting cyber computing enterprises
resources planning
It is evaluated that Rio Tinto could create core competency in market by using cyber
computing enterprises resources planning. It is evaluated that the main outcomes of using cyber
computing enterprises resources planning in business of Rio Tinto would be related to creating
core competency in this mining industry. Rio Tinto could increase the overall productivity and
efficiency of business by using this cyber computing enterprises resources planning in business.
This will establish automation in the value chain activities and will result to save in time and cost
of the business. It is considered that the process mining system which connects all the vendors
and stakeholder with the organization will also be strong after adopting increase the business
efficiency by adopting cyber computing enterprises resources planning (Erickson, 2005). This
system will help Rio Tinto to increase its productivity and efficiency of the business. It will
increase the overall productivity and efficiency of the business. It is evaluated that this cyber
computing system will be installed in value chain activities of Rio Tinto and all the employees’
needs to adapt with the newly advanced system of the business. This will requires training and
development program of the business which will make employees more employable. Company
needs to hire more experts’ employees in the business before installing new cyber computing
system in business.
Strategies and business problems which would be faced by organizations before installing
cyber computing enterprises resources
Strategies and long term plans in Rio Tinto will be taken by the management department. In
order to increase the effectiveness of cyber computing system of the Rio Tinto will be done by

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entering into strategic alliance with other organizations. It is evaluated that Rio Tinto has its
business chain around the globe and by adopting cyber computing enterprises resources planning
it could establish proper level of nexus between its all value chains. It will help management
department to command all of its units under one surveillance channel (Thomson & Singh,
(2011). This one system will increase the productivity of all the department of the Rio Tinto and
establish effective level of nexus among all the units. This cyber computing system will create
web mail chain which will establish nexus for the entire department to communicate with each
other. Nonetheless, this cyber computing system will be accompanied by high amount of cost of
investment in the initial time which is initial cost. There are several factors which will affect the
decisions to adopt the cyber computing enterprises resources planning in business such as
existing offering of rivals, technologies adopted by organization and proposed business plans of
organization. This information could be extracted from the annual report of company. Therefore,
it could be inferred that Rio Tinto should use PESTLE analysis, SWOT analysis and balance
score card approach before implementing the effective strategic business plans. These strategies
and business plans will help business organization to evaluate the key business factors of
business to identify the key factors of business. These strategic business plans will surely
showcase the best possible way and mitigate the problems associated with adoption of cyber
computing enterprises resources planning in business. Thus, it is clear to understand that Rio
Tinto could use this PESTLE analysis, SWOT analysis and balance score card approach for
taking strategic business decision. These strategic tools assist Rio Tinto to identify all the
internal and external factors of the business. This will help company to prepare proper level of
strategic plans in business. It is observed that installing cyber computing enterprises resources
planning is related to strategic alliance with other organizations.

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Disadvantages of new Cyber computing system enterprises resources planning
It is evaluated that most of the respondents have strongly agree with the fact that Rio
Tinto should use strategies and system functioning to increase the effectiveness of cyber
computing enterprises resources planning in its business. In addition to this, the main problem
arises due to the internal and external factors of business. It is evaluated that if Rio Tinto installs
cyber computing enterprises resources planning in its business functioning then it may result to
increase the complexity, employee turnover increment, big level of cash outflow from the
business (Pridmore, et al. 2014). These are the biggest disadvantages for the Rio Tinto while
adopting new cyber computing system.
Summary
After evaluating all the data and given details of the study, it is evaluated that Rio Tinto
has been facing various issues in its business functioning such as less effective communication,
low productivity of the business, increased complexity with the increased number of employees.
It is evaluated that literature review prepared in this research paper has shown that Rio Tinto
needs to hire more expert’s employees before implementing new cyber computing enterprises
resources planning method. This will not only increase the overall effectiveness of the business
but also reduce the complexity of the business. In addition to this, company also needs to
restructure its business working by following innovative designed method. This will allow
company to create a special dashboard for the management department, employees and vendors

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for their work. It will increase the efficiency of the value chain activities of the Rio Tinto. In
addition to this, if company needs to arrange other innovative mechanism of work in its business
to make more effective output of the business then it will have to invest more funds in entering
into strategic alliance with ITC Company. This research paper has shown that Rio Tinto needs
to evaluate all the internal and external business factors before installing cyber computing
enterprises resources planning method. The main problem would be related to increased
employees turnover, low level productivity and arrangement of the resources for the business.
Therefore, clear understanding on the critical concepts of the cyber computing enterprises
resources planning method and its implementation of the same in the business is the clear point.
This shall serve as the base for the making extensive research and identifying the specified
research questions in the first section (Ravasan & Mansouri, 2014).

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7. Research Method
Research philosophy
It is evaluated that phenomenology in the research is based on various realities and
research subjects. It is considered on the basis of the independent experience and knowledge of
the persons conducting the research. This research philosophy is based on the particular
experience and empirical science not on human experience. This philosophy or phenomenology
in the research will be used to conduct the specified research on the research problems and helps
researchers to identify the problems and issues faced by Rio Tinto while implementing cyber
computing system enterprises resources planning in its business functioning. The
phenomenology in this research is prepared on the multiple research subjects which is evaluated
from the different individual and independent experience. It has two unfolding research parts.
First is related to positivism i.e. defense with the phenomenology. It put emphasis up on the
empirical scenes not the practice human experience
Research approach
In this research, various research methods and approach have been followed. However,
research approaches followed in this research paper helps users to evaluate all the problem and
issues faced by Rio Tinto in adopting cyber computing system has been discussed. Deductive
approach will help researcher to collect and analysis the information through existing theory. It
helps in meeting the research objectives and identifies the real time information from collected
data. This approach enables researchers to observe all the existing theories and practices on these
particular problems which were faced by other organization while adopting cyber computing

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system in their business. This project assists researcher to analyzing all the required data and
information to make researcher to study validity of the collected information. All the information
and data collected is tested through hypothesis generation. Inductive approach is not utilized in
this research since data collected without relevancy will be of no use in this research paper.
However, hypothesis test will measure the genuinely of the collected data and will help research
to trust on the collected data to the particular extent
Data collection method
There are several data collection methods such as primary and secondary data collection
methods which are used by researcher to collect the required amount of information. The
primary data collection methods which will be used by researchers are observation,
questionnaire, meeting and direct meeting. In addition to this, other secondary data collection
methods are using annual report, web information and other documents to increase the overall
effectiveness of the research. In this research, quantitative research methods used in this research
deals with the statistic and logical data of the company. This will allow researcher to put focus
on the downfall and increase in revenue and market share of the company after and before
installing cyber computing system. This will reflect the quantitate impact of the change in
business structure of the Rio Tinto on its earning and clients inclination towards the business.
On the other hand, qualitative research focuses on experience, demonstration and paradigm of
the research context. In this research, quantitative data have been used which will be reflected by
using graphs, charts and tables. It will showcase all the required information about why Rio
Tinto should adopt cyber computing system in its business. Nonetheless, secondary data sources
such as journals and other official gazettes have not been used in this research paper due to its
time bound limitation in business (Thomson & Singh, 2011).

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Research strategy
In this research paper, case study analysis research strategy has been taken into
consideration. This research strategy focuses on identifying the small group of people in Rio
Tinto and clients. This observation research strategy program will give deep study on the
problems and opportunity which will be seen by Rio Tinto in the business after adopting cyber
computing system. Apart from that, survey is another strategy of this research which is used to
collect the data from the respondent. This survey is used by preparing different questionnaire for
the respondent to identify their choices in particular situation. This questionnaire is designed in
the self-administered format to identify the actual view points of the respondent with the
particular asked questions. All the data and information collected in this research will help
researcher to collect the required amount of information to prepare this research paper in best
effective manner.
Sampling and sample size
In this research purposive research technique have been used which is used to collect the
specific sample units for the research. This technique selects the sample data for the research
which are more suitable and knowledge to prepare more accurate research. These samples are
collected on the random basis which in which 50 respondents is selected for the sample survey.
These 50 respondents are the employees and key managerial persons of the Rio Tinto. These
persons will provide the information regarding the problems and issues which Rio Tinto will face
while adopting the new cyber computing system in business. This technique is time saving and
involve larger sample size for preparing the research sample. This survey will showcase why Rio

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Tinto needs to install new cyber computing enterprises resources planning in its business. This
stratified and random sample survey has been used. The sample size of 50 respondent have been
selected which showcase the productivity and overall turnover of the business.
8. ANALYSIS
Research method
It is evaluated that quantities research method deals with the statistics such as overall
revenue, market share and net profit earned by Rio Tinto after implementation of the cyber
computing system. This research method requires evidences and expiation on the research
context which explains paradigm of the research. The interview research method used to evaluate
the choices of the respondents which represent qualitative data on the adoption of the cyber
computing system in business of Rio Tinto. All the empirical data and numerical information of
the business will showcase whether adopting cyber computing enterprises resources planning in
Rio Tinto will be beneficial for the organization or not. The finding obtained from this research
analysis would be used to create better understanding by using proper charts, tables and graphs in
business. Thus, quantitative method of analysis shall be employed in this research to identify the
proper research methods in business. Qualitative research methods shall be utilized to evaluate
the limitation and problems of adopting cyber computing system in business of Rio Tinto.
Data analysis

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In this research descriptive research method helps in analyzing the current situations and
provides solutions accordingly. It assists researcher to evaluate the current market situations and
associated problems which Rio Tinto will face while adopting cyber computing system in
business of Rio Tinto Descriptive research method. In addition to this, exploratory research
showcases the control actions of the respondents rather than the studies of the data obtained
through various resources. These both types of the research methods help researchers to identify
the proper value methods and increase the overall value of the research. For instance, descriptive
research method focuses on the current events and associated factors of the topic. On the other
hand, exploratory research focuses on using journals and existing research’s to identify the
outcomes of the research.
Research variables
There are several strategies for adopting the cyber computing system in business of Rio
Tinto. The main variables of the research are related to how Rio Tinto could evaluate all the
problems and issues before adopting this innovation. However, with the ramified changes in
clients’ needs and demand, the outcome of cyber computing system in business of Rio Tinto may
decrease. These all variable depends upon the use of innovative technologies and system in
business and advanced strategies followed by other rivals in market. If Rio Tinto wants to
increase its overall efficiency of the business then hiring of experts staffs and arrangement of the
training for the employees will also be done in organization (Hrabanski, 2013).
8. RESULTS 3000
8.1 Demographic factors

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8.1 Gender of the research participants
The research respondents were asked to specify their gender to determine the gender
proportion of the research sample
Gender of the research
participants
Male
Female
Chart 8.1: Gender of the research participant
In this research 60% respondents are men and 40% are female that indicates that most of
the employees in Rio Tinto are Male.
8.2 Age group of the respondent
These respondents were asked to mention their age before submitting the required
information.

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18- 30
years 31-40
years 41-50
years Above 50
years
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Age group of research participants
Age group of research
participants
Chart 8.2: Age group of the research participants
It is evaluated that respondents having age between 31 to 40 years are high in number and
respondent above 50 will be less in numbers.
In this research collected data, there are respondent having age of 31 to 40 years that are
large in number.
8.3 Time span of their work in Rio Tinto
The researcher asked employees to state the time duration or work experience they have
in Rio Tinto.

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Less than 1 years
1 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
More than 10 years
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
Time span of respondents work in
Rio Tinto
Chart 8.3: Time span of respondents work in Rio Tinto
It is evaluated that respondents having experience of less than 1 year are high in number
and respondent having experience of more than 5 years is high.
In this research collected data, there are respondent having experience more than 5 years
is high are large in number.
8.4 Significant of adopting cyber computing enterprises resources planning system in Rio
Tinto
This question is related to identify whether adopting cyber computing enterprises
resources planning system in Rio Tinto will be positive for the business functioning or increase
its overall productivity of the organization (Awang Ollong & Ndzi, 2016).

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Strongly
Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly
Agree
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
Increase in effciency of busienss
after adopting cyber computing
sytem of business
Chart:-8.4 Significant of adopting cyber computing enterprises resources planning system
in Rio Tinto
It is evaluated that 25% respondents are agree that adopting cyber computing enterprises
resources planning system in Rio Tinto will increase the efficiency of the business. On the other
hand, 15% are strongly disagreeing with the same. Furthermore, 20% are neutral with the same
statement of the research. 20% of the respondent are disagree whether the adopting cyber
computing enterprises resources planning system in Rio Tinto will increase the efficiency
(Ramakrishna, 2017).
8.5: Hiring of IT experts required for the success of cyber computing system
implementation in Rio Tinto

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Strongly
Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly
Agree
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
IT experts required for the success
of cyber computing system
implementation in Rio Tinto
Chart-8.5: Hiring of IT experts required for the success of cyber computing system
implementation in Rio Tinto
It is considered that 20% respondents are strongly disagree that Hiring of IT experts
required for the success of cyber computing system implementation in Rio Tinto will increase
the efficiency of the business. On the other hand, 15% are strongly disagreeing with the same.
Furthermore, 20% are neutral with the same statement of the research. 20% of the respondent are
strongly agree whether the adopting cyber computing enterprises resources planning system in
Rio Tinto will increase the efficiency (Fink, 2013).
8.6: Increased efficiency of the communication channel by using enterprises
resources planning cyber computing system.

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It is considered that 30% of respondents are strongly agree with the fact that there will be
increase in efficiency of the communication channel of Rio Tinto by using enterprises resources
planning cyber computing system.
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly
Agree
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
Increased efficiency of the
communication channel
Chart 8.6: Increased efficiency of the communication channel by using enterprises
resources planning cyber computing system.
It is considered that 25% respondents are strongly agree that there will be increase in
efficiency of the communication channel by using enterprises resources planning cyber
computing system. Apart from that, 25% are strongly dis agree with the same. Furthermore, 10%
are dis agree with the same statement of the research. 15% of the respondent are strongly agree
whether increase in efficiency of the communication channel by using enterprises resources
planning cyber computing system (Thomas, Silverman & Nelson, 2015)

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8.7: Using of cyber computing system in business will increase the brand image of
company.
Strongly
Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly
Agree
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Increased brand image by using
Cyber computing system
Chart 8.7: Using of cyber computing system in business will increase the brand
image of company.
It is identified that using of cyber computing system in business will increase the brand
image of company. 30% of the respondent are strongly agree with the statement. On the other
hand, 25% respondents are neutral on this. 15% of the respondent are disagree and inferred that it
will increase the complexity of the business.
Restructured of business process before implementing cyber computing system
enterprises resources planning

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Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Restructured of business process
Chart 8.8: Restructured of business process before implementing cyber computing
system enterprises resources planning
It is identified that restructured of business process before implementing cyber computing
system enterprises resources planning is required. 30% of the respondent are strongly agree with
the statement. On the other hand, 25% respondents are neutral on this. 15% of the respondent are
disagree with the re-engineering of business (Greenhalgh, 2014).
8.9 Entering into strategic alliance with the other IT Company to increase the
efficiency of the business

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Entering into stragic alliance
Chart-8.9 Entering into strategic alliance with the other IT Company to increase the
efficiency of the business
It is considered that 20% respondents are strongly disagree that Entering into strategic
alliance with the other IT Company to increase the efficiency of the business of Rio Tinto.
25% are strongly disagree. Furthermore, 25% are neutral with the same statement of the
research. 20% of the respondent are strongly agree whether the adopting cyber computing
enterprises resources planning system in Rio Tinto will increase the efficiency.
8.10 Harmonize its IFRS rules and regulation with the GAAP standards in
preparing its financial statement and reporting

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Strongly
Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly
Agree
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
Harmonize its IFRS rules and
regulation with the GAAP
standards
Chart-8.9 Entering into strategic alliance with the other IT Company to increase the
efficiency of the business
It is considered that 25% respondents are strongly agree that there will be increase in
Harmonize its IFRS rules and regulation with the GAAP standards by using enterprises resources
planning cyber computing system. 25% are strongly dis agree with the same. Furthermore, 10%
are dis agree with the statement that by adopting cyber computing system company could
harmonize its IFRS rules and regulation with the GAAP standards. 15% of the respondent are
strongly agree whether harmonize its IFRS rules and regulation with the GAAP standards will be
done by using enterprises resources planning cyber computing system (Rajnoha, et al. 2014).

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8.11 Discussion
This research was prepared by collecting required data from the respondents highly
denominated by the experienced male staffs of the Rio Tinto. This research was participated by
the men and women over the ages of 50 years. Most of the participants of this research are
having less than 1years.
It is evaluated that the main significant of adopting cyber computing system in business
of Rio Tinto would related to increased business efficiency and increased productivity of the
business (Fadlalla & Amani, 2015).
Adoption of cyber computing enterprises resources planning in Rio Tinto Company is
done with a view to establish automation in its existing business functioning (Argent, 2013). It is
evaluated that Rio Tinto has faced issue of cumbersome process and complexity while running
its business on domestic and international level. Nonetheless, the main issues are related to
establishment of the communication between its employees and vendors around the globe
(Fonseca, 2010). Rio Tinto has taken its business worldwide. Therefore, adoption of cyber
computing enterprises resources planning in Rio Tinto Company is required to run the business
effectively. In addition to this, if company fails to achieve its set targets and goals then these
newly advanced cyber computing enterprises resources planning could increase the overall
efficiency of the business (Panayiotou, et al. 2015).
Management department of Rio Tinto also needs to be proactive before implementing new cyber
computing enterprises resources planning in its value chain activities. They will have to arrange
special training for the employees and vendors before accepting this new cyber computing

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enterprises resources planning in its value chain activities, It will assist vendors and other
stakeholders to increase the business efficiency of the business. It would also benefits themselves
by using this cyber computing enterprises resources planning in their communication channel.
There are several benefits which will be seen such as establishment of automation in business,
reduce the complex business structure, set new business structure and restructuring of business
There into strategic alliance with are several strategies and strategic alliance which should be
used by Rio Tinto before implementing cyber computing enterprises resources planning in its
business functioning. It is considered that entering the ITC Company will increase the overall
productivity and increase the number of efficient number of employees in business. The Rio
Tinto company has been running its business on international level and has been facing complex
business structure due to cumbersome process. In addition to this, clients in Australia and other
current countries are more inclined towards the organizations that have adopted the advanced
technologies in their business (Parthasarathy & Sharma, 2014).
It is considered that 25% of the respondent are strongly agree that Management department of
the Rio Tinto needs to change the business structure of the company. However, the information
which could be used while adopting cyber computing enterprises resources planning in the value
chain activities of the Rio Tinto is related to taking consent from the stakeholders, identifying the
new market functions and rivals offering in market (Martin, and Rice, 2014).
After evaluating the required data of this research paper, it is considered that this cyber
computing enterprises resources planning in the business will require re-structure of business. If
company could change its business structure or re-engineering of its business then it will increase
the overall productivity and help company to create core competency in the market.

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It is evaluate that if Rio Tinto wants to adopt cyber computing enterprises resources
planning in its business then it will bring automation and change in its existing business
functioning. Therefore, it could be inferred that company needs to hire more experts IT
employees who could operate this new system and could impart training to employees in
effective manner (Gupta, et al. 2017).
After evaluating all the collected data, it could be inferred that if Rio Tinto wants to cyber
adopt computing enterprises resources planning then it will first have to enter into strategic
alliance with IT Company. The communication channel established by the company is also not
that effective currently which could be stronger by adopting proper level of cyber computing
enterprises resources planning in their communication channels (Gupta, et al. 2014).
It is considered that if company adopts this cyber computing enterprises resources
planning in business then it will also help Rio Tinto to harmonize its IFRS rules and regulation
with the GAAP standards in preparing its financial statement and reporting the same. The main
outcomes of using cyber computing enterprises resources planning in business will be related to
creating core competency in this mining industry. Rio Tinto could increase the overall
productivity and efficiency of business by using this cyber computing enterprises resources
planning in business (Jenkins, & Yakovleva, 2016).
After evaluating all the data and collected information, it could be inferred that adopting cyber
computing enterprises resources planning in business is very crucial strategic decision. This Rio
Tinto has not been using effective technologies in its business which has decreased its quality of
the mining work. Thus, it could be inferred that if Rio Tinto could use these ERP cyber

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computing system then it will establish automation in its business and maintain effective
communication for its business (Chiang, et al. 2014).
9. LIMITATIONS
This research follows all the ethical consideration and this researcher has complied with
all the legal rules and regulations in determined approach. This research shall not involve texts
and any other comments which oppose anything against social, culture and political issues. In
addition to this, researcher will make sure that all the data privacy rules and personal details will
be kept safe. This researcher’s outcomes and study prepared will be kept only in university and
will not be used for any personal purpose. After evaluating all the details and study, it is
considered that all the required consent have been taken before implementing this research and
plagiarism issues have also been evaluated in determined approach. In addition to this,
respondent’s personal right has also been taken to save them in efficient manner (Tallon, et al.
2016).
This research is accompanied by utilizing the primary data collection methods. This research has
little limitation such as financial budget problems, expanding the research and lack of
understanding has been taken into consideration. In this research assessment and evaluating the
research questionnaire has consumed lot of time. In this research, qualitative and quantitative
data have been selected which increases the overall efficiency of the research and help researcher
to increase the overall efficiency of the research paper. In this research, all the ethical
considerations have been taken but uses of journal articles and previous theories have been
rejected due to the time bound limitation. In addition to this, other research problems and
limitation of the budget are also the main problem of this research program.

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The data collected by using questionnaire and other methods have been analyzed through the
quantitative method. There are several factors which have also been analyzed such as inadequate
data, inability to control the environmental factors, time effective changes and lack of resources.
Therefore, this research needs to overcome these barriers and hurdles to improve the quality of
this research paper. In future, both quantitative and qualitative methods would be used to
improve the research clarity. Further research could also be used as secondary methods to collect
other required information on the same research subject (Mital, Pani & Ramesh, 2014).
10. Conclusion and recommendation
This research has been prepared on the adoption of the enterprises resources planning cyber
computing system in business functioning of Rio Tinto. This research has reflected what types of
the problems and issues will be faced by the management department of Rio Tinto for adopting
new enterprises resources planning cyber computing system in business functioning. The
phenomenology and deductive approach have been used in this research focus on analyzing the
research outcomes. The data has been collected from the real time respondents through primary
data collection methods. The main survey method is based on the questionnaires which have
been filled from 50 respondents. These respondents have given their views points on the
particular questions asked in this research and reflected all the required information to identify
whether enterprises resources planning cyber computing system should be adopted in the
business functioning of Rio Tinto. These all collected data have been analyzed with evaluating
all the quantitative data analyze methods and descriptive approach. This helps in developing
strategic view points on the facts that enterprises resources planning cyber computing system
will increase the efficiency of the business. This conclusion part of this research provides the

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complete answer to decide whether adopting enterprises resources planning cyber computing
system will be fruitful for the business functioning of the Rio Tinto (Ali & Miller, 2017).
.
Importance of adopting the cyber computing enterprises resources planning in business
Cyber computing enterprises resources planning is considered to be the best innovative
business system which increases the overall outcomes and efficiency of the business. It is
evaluated that Rio Tinto has faced various issues and program such as increased business cost,
less effective value chain activities and destruction of its communication channel. If Rio Tinto
uses cyber computing enterprises resources planning in its business then it will easily establish
effective solution methods in business. It is evaluated that company could increases the overall
outcomes of the business by using this cyber computing system.
Strategies and business problems which would be faced by organizations before installing
cyber computing enterprises resources
This is evaluated that installing cyber computing enterprises resources planning in
business will requires proper level of strategic planning and use of business tools. This will help
organization to increase the overall productivity. It is considered that If Rio Tinto properly use
these strategic tools before installing cyber computing strategic alliance tools then it will help
company to restructure its business in best efficient manner. In addition to this, if these proper
strategic tools are used in business then company could easily increase the overall outcome of
the business.

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The analysis revealed that brand image of an organization creates a positive impact on
customer perception meeting their satisfaction level. In order to maintain the positive image the
management would take effective decisions that lead to future development. Thus, the second
research question has been answered. It is considered that Rio Tinto should use PESTLE
analysis, SWOT analysis and balance score card approach to install cyber computing system.
These strategies and business plans will help business organization to evaluate the key business
factors of business to identify the key factors of business. If management department could
identify all the internal and external factors of business then 4they could easily evaluate what
kind of problems and Issues Company would face in business. Nonetheless, all the data collected
from the questionnaire survey has shown that Rio Tinto could use these strategic plans and
business activities to evaluate whether company should adopt this cyber computing system or
not.
Recommendation offered to Rio Tinto to adopt cyber computing enterprises resources
planning system
Mitigation of the issues and challenges in Rio Tinto
This research has revealed that Rio Tinto has faced various issues and challenges due to its not
advanced business functioning. It is considered that management department has proposed this
cyber computing system in its business due to reduce the complexity of the business. It has
increased its overall efficiency of the business and establish automaton in the business. However,
company has faced several key variables such as internal and external factors business which
arise due to systematic and unsystematic risk of the business. These business arise due to the
increased premium of the organization and the complexity of the business functioning.

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Arrangement of the training and development program for employees
The main recommendation is related to that company should follow proper structured program.
Conducting meeting and organizing the proper general business functioning will help
management department to evaluate all the associated problems of organization. In addition to
this, the main point of business would be related to arrangement of the training and development
program for the employees. Company should invest more funds in arranging employees training
program to increase their adaptability with the newly advanced program. This will help
employees to increase their overall output of the business. Moreover, company should also check
the overall turnover increment. If company could implement proper level of strategic program
and efficient business functioning then it will help management department to pursue the entire
employee with the new changes and adapt them with the advanced technologies in organization.
(Xu, 2015).
Restructuring of the business functioning of the Rio Tinto
It is evaluated that restructuring of the existing business process is the key pillar for adopting
cyber computing enterprises resources planning. If company could follow these programs then it
will result to following benefits such as increased overall turnover, business efficiency and less
employee’s turnover in organization. This will change the existing business structure and will
hire more experts’ employees to handle newly advanced adopted cyber computing system in
organization. In addition to this, company needs to invest more funds in hiring more expert
employees. It is further observed that if company needs to implement new strategic program and
business restructuring program then it will make organizations more suitable for the new
advanced enterprises resources planning in organization.

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Now in the end, after evaluating all the details and collected information, it could be
inferred that if Rio Tinto could hire new IT experts in its business then it will help organization
to easily adapt with the new advanced cyber computing system in organization. In addition to
this, company also needs to evaluate the outcomes of other organizations who have adopted new
cyber computing system in organization. This is evaluated that Rio Tinto has more than 1,12000
employees around the globe. If company uses this new advanced cyber computing enterprises
resources planning in its business then it will bring several changes in organization. Employees
of the company may also feel demotivated because of this new system. Therefore, arrangement
of this training and development is the key aspect of the business development which will reduce
the employee’s turnover of the organization.

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12. Appendix
QUESTIONNAIRE
Place () for the appropriate option
Demographic factors of the respondent
1. Selection of the Gender
 Male
 Female
2. Please specify your age?
 18 - 30 years
 31 - 40 years
 41 - 50 years
 Above 50 years
3. How long you have been working with the Rio Tinto?
 Less than 1 year
 1- 5 years
 5 - 10 years

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 More than 10 years
Significant of adopting the cyber computing enterprises resources planning in
organization
Particular Strongl
y agree
Disagre
e
Neutra
l
Agre
e
Strongl
y agree
4. Increased effectiveness of the
communication channel of Rio
Tinto
5. Change in the effectiveness of the
business functioning of the
organization
6. Requirement of the restructuring
of the business of Rio Tinto
7. Arrangement of the training and
development department
8. Hiring IT experts in organization

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Use of proper strategic program before adopting cyber computing enterprises resources
planning in Rio Tinto
Statement S
trongly
Disagre
e
D
isagree
N
eutral
A
gree
S
trongly
agree
9. Increased in overall turnover of
the business
10. Using of cyber computing system
in business will increase the brand
image of company.
11. Automation in the business
process of the organization
12. Entering into strategic
alliance with the other IT
Company to increase the efficiency
of the business