Stakeholders in ICT Curriculum Design

Queston: Discuss about the Stakeholders in ICT Curriculum Design. Answer: Introduction: A business analyst is a person responsible for analyzing the business or organization domain and file its systems or processes and integrating the model of the business with its technology. The role of business analyst is described by the International Institute of Business Analysis as corporation among the key stakeholders to understand the operation, policy, and structure of a firm, so as to recommend solutions that can enable the firm to achieve its goals (Marynka, et al, 2010). Becoming a successful business analyst takes special knowledge and vital business skills that will help the firm to advance its objectives, and to trigger the firms competitiveness in the economy. Therefore with my skills in Written and verbal communication, my understanding of system engineering concept, my ability to conduct cost and or benefit analysis and business to develop business case will enable me to perform this job well after my graduation The business analyst can work in different places including insurance, finance, telecoms, banking, utility, government, software services and so on. The domain area where they can work in this industries includes workflow, customer relationship management, provision, medication, and billing. This enables Bas to switch between any of the areas as they work on projects at a good level of abstraction (Von, et al., 2016). Key roles of business analyst in a firm The business analyst ensures that there is the change in an organization, the approach help in introducing new ideas into the business and ensuring the projects come to success, whether the project is for-profit business government or non-gains. The use of business analysis in a firm is to articulate the need for change in the operation of the business and to implement that change. As the business analyst, I will identify and define the project that will maximize the delivery by the firm to its stakeholders. The work of the analyst is all over from defining the strategy to forming the architecture, to acquiring the role of leadership by defining the objectives and requirements for programs and projects or assisting developing advancement in processes and technology (Richards and Marrone, 2014). Even after formation of IIBA and the profession of business analysis spanning decades. There is a great confusion in the business domain around the career of business analysis. The main weakness of business analyst is the lack of knowledge and confusion because in many companies, business analyst are not being promoted as career path and instead they are advised to venture in another career path available in the company (Wright and Goodwin, 2009). Some business analysts are easily ruffled by conflict. This weakness is realized when the analyst is faced with disagreeing stakeholders, shift in scope and unrealistic timelines. Sometimes their complete analysis is regarded by the committee as useless Time management- some business analyst are poor in managing time. They present analysis after the deadline leading to delay in implementation of strategies (Wright and Goodwin, 2009). Strategies to overcome weaknesses The strategy of mending the problem of confusion and lack of knowledge is encouraging Business Analysis Community of Practice since they will focus to BA professions within the firm and this will lead to recognition of the profession as a job path and its value awarded to the organization. For business analysts to be calm during conflict, they need to be taught about conflict management. This will help them overcome the conflicts within the organization The strategy of how to manage time is to advise BA to plan on its work before he start working. This will help them in managing time (Wright and Goodwin, 2009). References Mary?ka, M., Novotn, O. and Doucek, P., 2010. ICT knowledge analysis of university graduates. IDIMT-2010, p.125. Richards, D. and Marrone, M., 2014. Identifying the education needs of the business analyst: an Australian study. Australasian Journal of Information Systems, 18(2). Von Konsky, B., Miller, C. and Jones, A., 2016. The Skills Framework for the Information Age: Engaging Stakeholders in ICT Curriculum Design. Journal of Information Systems Education, 27(1), pp.37-50. Wright, G. and Goodwin, P., 2009. Decision analysis for management judgment. John Wiley and sons.