HI5019 Strategic Information System - Assignment 1: Literature Review on Woolworths

HI5019 Strategic Information System
Assignment 1 (Literature Review)
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Table of Contents
Introduction:....................................................................................................................................3
PART 1............................................................................................................................................4
1. The current organizational structure.....................................................................................4
2. What operational problems (e.g., inefficiency, errors) do you think the organisation could
experience because of this structure?..............................................................................................5
3. What is the most likely system acquisition method— commercial software, custom
software, or ERP?............................................................................................................................6
4. Describes and prepare a system flowchart of the sales procedures for the chosen organisation
(company)........................................................................................................................................8
5. Identify any control problems in the system and what sorts of fraud are possible in this
system?..........................................................................................................................................10
PART 2..........................................................................................................................................12
1. Development and adoption of the accounting software packages.............................................12
2. The current market size.............................................................................................................13
3. Market leaders and competitive advantage................................................................................15
4. Identify the current gaps or challenges encountered by users or customers of accounting
software/packages and make relevant suggestions or recommendations......................................16
Conclusion:....................................................................................................................................17
Refrence list...................................................................................................................................18
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Introduction:
This report introduces to the theme of the strategic information system. The entire report is
focusing on the functioning of Woolworths. Woolworth is the prime retail company of Australia.
The report will provide an insight into the organizational structure and sales procedure of the
Woolworths. In addition to this, the report examines the issues which are identified in the sales
procedure. Woolworths implemented ERP system to manage its business operations effectively
and efficiently. Further, this report highlighted the market size and main competitors of the
Woolworths. The entire report is presented in a systematic manner to highlight the use of
information system in Woolworths.
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