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Part 1. Using the quadruple constraint model of systems management, identify potential issues that could be factors in deciding whether to proceed with developing a recreational athletic application for the company intranet. Include at least three questions for each sphere: time, budget, performance, and client acceptance.

Part 2. Prepare a short presentation with five to ten slides and speaker notes to convince top management to approve the recreational athletics project. Highlight the benefits of the project and suggest a phased implementation approach, such as initial posting of sports team information, followed by online registration and additional features.

Paper For Above instruction

The development of a recreational athletics application within a corporate intranet holds promising benefits, yet it necessitates a comprehensive assessment through the quadruple constraint model. This evaluation considers the critical spheres of time, budget, performance, and client acceptance, each presenting potential issues that could influence decision-making.

Analysis of Potential Issues

Time

  • What is the projected timeframe for completing the application, and does this align with organizational schedules and priorities?
  • Are there enough human resources with the necessary skill sets available within the expected timeframe?
  • What unforeseen delays, such as technological challenges or stakeholder coordination issues, might extend the development timeline?

Budget

  • What is the estimated cost for developing and maintaining the application throughout its lifecycle?
  • Are sufficient funds allocated within the corporate budget to support initial development and ongoing updates?
  • What is the likelihood of exceeding the proposed budget due to scope creep or unforeseen expenses?

Performance

  • What metrics will be used to measure the application's success, such as user engagement or participation rates?
  • Will the application provide measurable benefits, including improved employee morale, health, or team cohesion?
  • Do the anticipated benefits justify the investment, and are they aligned with corporate strategic goals?

Client Acceptance

  • Which features will effectively meet employees' needs and encourage widespread usage?
  • What level of employee adoption is necessary to realize the full benefits of the application?
  • What messaging strategies will foster enthusiasm and participation, especially among senior staff?

Developing the Presentation for Top Management

In preparing the presentation, emphasize the strategic benefits of the application, including promoting employee wellness, reducing healthcare costs, and enhancing organizational culture. Use visuals such as phased implementation timelines, charts illustrating expected benefits, and testimonials from similar projects. Outline a phased approach starting with basic information dissemination about sports teams to more advanced features like registration and statistics posting, encouraging incremental investment and assessment at each stage.

This phased methodology mitigates risk, provides measurable milestones, and demonstrates ongoing value to management. Conclude by reinforcing how this initiative aligns with corporate health objectives, supports employee engagement, and can be scaled based on initial success.

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