Scope and Requirements Architectural Scope One of the first steps in the process is to identify the architectural scope. According to Rozanski & Woods, the scope definition should define both…
Fantasy Games, based in San Diego, CA, was founded by Robert Walling in 1996. At that time, there were two employees, three titles, and $500,000 in sales. In a little…
Next Generation Music System Vision Statement Next Generation Music is still operating under practices devised by the last generation. Their software system is twenty years old, and their main revenue…
Executive Summary Ralph’s Rockin` Ribs is a family-owned business that is based on good-old family values. Ralph and his sons, Ralph Jr., and John, serve the best ribs in the…
Ralph’s Ribs Growing the Organization Without growth a company stagnates, and stagnation is exactly what Ralph’s Ribs want to avoid. According to Ross, et al (2006), “There are two strategies…
Ralph’s Ribs Outsourcing Opportunities Recommendations As Ralph’s Ribs moves into the standardized technology phase, outsourcing must be considered. Outsourcing can lower costs, provide greater flexibility, and will give Ralphs the…
Ralph’s Ribs IT Engagement Model Recommendations As Ralph’s begins to build their foundation one project at a time it will be important for them to define their IT engagement model.…
Changes in Management Practices As Ralph’s Ribs moves forward from a silos business stage to a standardized technology stage there will be several changes in management practices. This is to…
Ralph's Ribs Current Maturity Level Ralph’s Ribs is currently operating at a Business Silos stage. Because there is no formal IT support, franchises have been forced to create their own…