STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Assignment - Literature Review

Each student will write a literature review. The review should demonstrate that the student has thoroughly researched their topic. Students should use examples of business practice from the scholarly journals papers, conferences, books and professional magazines to support their arguments

The literature review would be on an organisation (company) that is using accounting software packages in Australia. The research would cover:

PART 1

1. The current organizational structure

2. What operational problems (e.g., inefficiency, errors) do you think the organisation could experience because of this structure?

3. What is the most likely system acquisition method- commercial software, custom software, or ERP?

4. Describes and prepare a system flowchart of the sales procedures for the chosen organisation (company)

5. Identify any control problems in the system and what sorts of fraud are possible in this system?

PART 2

1. Development and adoption of the accounting software packages,

2. The current market size,

3. Identify the leaders in the market and what gives them the competitive advantage,

4. Identify the current gaps or challenges encountered by users or customers of accounting software/packages and make relevant suggestions or recommendations.

Requirements:

Research reports are to be presented in size 12 Times New Roman or 10 Calibri Font and double spaced. The research should include a list of at least 5 references used in the research report and a bibliography of the wider reading done to familiarize oneself with the topic. Use the Harvard referencing style.