Skills for Computing Assignment 2012
TABLE OF CONTENT
CONTENT PAGE NO
Introduction…………………………………..…1
Main Body (Task 1) 1. Plan……………………………………………..
2. Description of Problem Solving Process
a. Problem definition………………………...………
b. Identifying Selection Criteria…………………….
c. Process of selection (evaluation of solutions)….
d. Statement and details of solution……………….
Conclusion …………………………………….
List of References…………………………….
INTRODUCTION
I am employed in the IT projects department for a multinational company which manufactures motorcycles. The company has a number of sites in different countries; however, communications between the different parts of the company are limited to only telephone and email. I have therefore been chosen to head up a project which will install new communications systems between the different parts of the organisation
My senior management team has allocated a budget of £85,000 to update communication systems for the company, so that I spend this money, including replacing hardware if appropriate with the aim of having a company that is using the latest technologies to improve communications and performance.
TASK 1
PLAN
The following plan shows the analysis of the budget of £85,000 which is allocated by the Senior Management team in order to update communication systems for the company. Some of the money would also be spent for replacing hardware if appropriate. Activity | Costs | Voice Over Internet Protocols (VoIP) equipment Examples; (Skype and Yahoo Messenger, LinkedIn ) | 14,000 | Web cams with built in mics | 7,050 | Upgrading Internet Speed | 11,550 | Websites Design | 4,500 | Audio Speakers | 1,700 | Headsets | 500 | Installation | 29,500 | Total costs 68,800
2. DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS a. PROBLEM DEFINITION
Lack of company website
This lead to low turnover of business due to poor marketing or advertising compared to other
CONTENT PAGE NO
Introduction…………………………………..…1
Main Body (Task 1) 1. Plan……………………………………………..
2. Description of Problem Solving Process
a. Problem definition………………………...………
b. Identifying Selection Criteria…………………….
c. Process of selection (evaluation of solutions)….
d. Statement and details of solution……………….
Conclusion …………………………………….
List of References…………………………….
INTRODUCTION
I am employed in the IT projects department for a multinational company which manufactures motorcycles. The company has a number of sites in different countries; however, communications between the different parts of the company are limited to only telephone and email. I have therefore been chosen to head up a project which will install new communications systems between the different parts of the organisation
My senior management team has allocated a budget of £85,000 to update communication systems for the company, so that I spend this money, including replacing hardware if appropriate with the aim of having a company that is using the latest technologies to improve communications and performance.
TASK 1
PLAN
The following plan shows the analysis of the budget of £85,000 which is allocated by the Senior Management team in order to update communication systems for the company. Some of the money would also be spent for replacing hardware if appropriate. Activity | Costs | Voice Over Internet Protocols (VoIP) equipment Examples; (Skype and Yahoo Messenger, LinkedIn ) | 14,000 | Web cams with built in mics | 7,050 | Upgrading Internet Speed | 11,550 | Websites Design | 4,500 | Audio Speakers | 1,700 | Headsets | 500 | Installation | 29,500 | Total costs 68,800
2. DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS a. PROBLEM DEFINITION
Lack of company website
This lead to low turnover of business due to poor marketing or advertising compared to other
References: (Elizabeth Burns, advantages and disadvantages of new communication systems, 1999-2012, www.ehow.com). (Elizabeth Burns, advantages and disadvantages of new communication systems, 1999-2012,www.ehow.com). . Dr.Tony Alessandra, whats your competitive advantages,1976,www.assementbusinesscent.com above your) (Billie Nordmege, Demand Media, 2012, www.small business.chron.com)