Conduct a business information systems needs analysis

Conduct a business information systems needs analysis. Include the following in your needs analysis:

• Review current technologies – what do you have and what do you need?
• Consider the desired outcome – how will the organization change over the next several years and what needs must be fulfilled?
• Determine options and alternatives – can you update or upgrade existing systems and remain compatible with other systems, must you buy new systems, or can you create solutions internally?
• Recommend a solution – what is the best choice given the options and alternatives available?
• Decide how to measure effectiveness of the recommended solution – how will you know it worked? 
• Evaluate resources – what are the costs in time, money, and productivity for the recommended solution for equipment, training, implementation, etc.?

Write a 1- to 2-page summary of your analysis.

Create a 1-page systems change management template for the business information system from your needs analysis. Include the following in your change management template:

• How to request system changes
• Documenting change requests, approvals, and details
• Scope of the change
• Change sponsor
• Implementation of changes including communication, training, etc.

Submit your analysis summary and change management template.

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Needs Analysis and Change Management Plan Case Study

Purpose

This assignment requires you to examine the process and conduct a business information needs analysis and change management plan.

David’s Organic Vegetable Farm

David’s Organic Vegetable Farm is a small organization that grows and sells organic vegetables. David has been selling his vegetable at farmer’s markets and locally-owned grocery stores. David’s customers have indicated they would like to have a delivery service. David’s wife is his office manager and maintains the website. Other employees mainly work alongside David in the fields. David wants to grow his business and has the land to grow more crops to meet increased demand. He would like to increase his business by 50% over the next two years.

Current Technologies

Informational website

Future Plans

Ability to receive online orders

Plan effective delivery routes

Increase customer base

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