Assignment 1 (Literature Review)
HI5019 STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Each student will write a literature review of NOT more than 2000 words. 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:
5 references atleast .
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.
Submission Requirements:
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