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Within my organization, software to process freight is heavily relied upon. The software has become an outdated legacy system which contributes to multiple crashes and freezing causing the terminal to fall behind (Tsai, et. al, p.3, 2023). The solution relies on modernizing the legacy software to modern capabilities (Free Press Journal, p.1, 2024). Conclusion and Recommendations The first step into modernizing the legacy software is to implement an automated updating service that brings the general software up to date (Free Press Journal, p.1, 2024). Once the software is modernized, the organization must begin to implement the program into terminals. The organization should start with one terminal to test the initial results of the new software program. This is the trial era of overcoming any implications in the software and fine tuning. Once the software proves to be effective to the organization, it can then begin to expand to following terminals. It should specifically be done in increments to reduce any hinderance during daily operations. Implementation Plan This project should be conducted by a matrix organization. A matrix organization provides the ability to direct dedicated teams solely on implementing this new software program throughout the organization’s terminals (Gido, p.449, 2017). With the implementation of a matrix organization, teams can double up on larger terminals and have lesser footprints at smaller terminals. Due to the volume of terminals spread across the nation a budget of one million dollars should be implemented. The estimated outcome is that with an updated software program it should reduce the overall maintenance and operating costs for a projected rate of ten years making a one-million-dollar budget feasible. An implementation should be created by the organization consisting of individuals in charge of specific areas, how long it should take to complete these tasks and when they should be completed (Gido, p.228, 2017). An IT team should first pick a modernizing legacy software program to be implemented. Once a program has been selected, the program should enter the trial phase at one specific terminal most preferably a smaller one to avoid delays in major terminals. Once the software program has been perfected, it then begins total implementation to every terminal. Using a matrix organization, the team department will ultimately remain the same, however, it will increase in size during the final implementation. The implementation for software introduction should begin within the first six months. The termination of the project should be completed no later than two years of initial inception.        

References Gido, J. (2017). Successful Project Management (7th ed.). Cengage Learning US. https:// savantlearningsystems.vitalsource.com/books/9798214353647 Revolutionizing Legacy Software Modernization: An In-Depth Look At The Innovative Developer Tool By Senior Software Engineer Kailash Alle. (2024, November 16). Free Press Journal [Mumbai, India]. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A816213549/STND? u=tel_a_bethelc&sid=ebsco&xid=f2c7efe8 Tsai, J. C.-A., Jiang, J. J., Klein, G., & Hung, S.-Y. (2023). Task Conflict Resolution in Designing Legacy Replacement Systems. Journal of Management Information Systems, 40(3), 1009– 1034. https://doi.org/10.1080/07421222.2023.2229120

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   Originally, the customer sought a way to expand the company's career services department. The stockholders approved the expansion and agreed to the budget. The plan was to add another wing to the facility to have a department dedicated to career services for our students. Upon reviewing the plan, the project manager helped them to see that it would be more cost- efficient to remodel the space we already have and just reorganize it. According to Goh & Hall (2013), “The two most important quantifiable performance measures in project management are completion time relative to a planned schedule and cost incurred relative to a budget” (para. 2). The company wants this project completed within 2 months and has a strict budget. By remodeling instead of adding or expanding, the company will save thousands of dollars and meet their deadline. That will create a bigger budget for training and developing the new career advisors they are hiring for this project. Gido (2017) states, “An important aspect of the project manager’s job is to manage and control changes to minimize any negative impact on the successful accomplishment of the project objective” (p.345). As a project manager, sometimes changes must be made to meet the customer's needs. This particular change was not requested by the customer. However, it is the best way to ensure that they are satisfied. Therefore, the project manager has more room to focus on the project being a success internally. The goal is to help our students find work in their field of study to help them be successful. To do that, the focus will be on career advisors' training and development. The contractor hired by the project manager will now be responsible for upgrading the restrooms to accommodate the additional 25 employees that were hired to fulfill the career advisor position. The stakeholders want this project fully completed and running smoothly by June 1st. The

training supervisor will ensure that the training materials are developed and perfected by May 1st, as well as ensure that the designated trainers are equipped to teach them.   References 

Gido, J. (2017). Successful Project Management (7th ed.). Cengage Learning US. https://savantlearningsystems.vitalsource.com/books/9798214353647 Goh, J., & Hall, N. G. (2013). Total Cost Control in Project Management via Satisficing. Management Science, 59(6), 1354–1372. https://doi.org/10.1287/ mnsc.1120.1653