HI5019 STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS: Analysis of PLMA's Organizational Structure and Accounting Software Needs

HI5019 STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Contents
Part 1:................................................................................................................................3
1. The current organizational structure...............................................................................3
2. What operational problems (e.g., inefficiency, errors) do you think the organisation could
experience because of this structure?.................................................................................4
3. What is the most likely system acquisition method— commercial software, custom
software, or ERP?........................................................................................................... 5
4. Describes and prepare a system flowchart of the sales procedures for the chosen
organisation (company)................................................................................................... 6
5. Identify any control problems in the system and what sorts of fraud are possible in this
system?..........................................................................................................................7
Part 2:................................................................................................................................8
1. Development and adoption of the accounting software packages:.....................................8
2. The current market size:...............................................................................................8
3. Identify the leaders in the market and what gives them the competitive advantage:.............9
4. Identify the current gaps or challenges encountered by users or customers of accounting
software/packages:..............................................................................................................9
5. Make relevant suggestions or recommendations...............................................................10
Conclusion:...................................................................................................................... 11
References:...................................................................................................................... 12
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Part 1:
1. The current organizational structure
The PLMA (Private Label Manufacturer Association) is the part of the Australian PLMA
International. It is the world biggest Association of World Label Manufacturer which
headquarters is in New York and the affiliated office is in Europe and Asia. Company major
mission is to focus on the development of private label products and materials in order to
promote best quality products with delivery innovation and quality enhancement.
According to the Dinker, et. al., (2014) The company basically uses matrix organisational
structure in which firms use to manage reporting relationship and set up as a grid or matrix. In
the matrix organisation, products and projects are formally coordinated in all functional
departments. Employees are focused and well contacted with many people to share information.
It is the major system which can speed the decision process. Matrix organisational systems do
some self-management among their competing contacts (Dinker, et. al., 2014).
(Source: Panadiy, 2017)
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