Project Title: An IT-Based Research Project Management System for Modelling and

Simulation Group of UCSC

Group Number: Group 12
Group Details:
1

Name
Sachira

Reg. No.
2013IS067

Index No.
13020676

E-mail address
sachirabw@gmail.com

Mobile No.
0715899451

2013CS093

13000934

tharindupiyumantha@gmail.com

0714992779

2013IS031

13020315

maneeshadmuthuweera@gmail.com 0766982506

Basnayaka
2

Tharindu
Piyumantha

Maneesha
Muthuweera

Udara Supun

2013CS138

13001388

usawijesekara@gmail.com

0717021924

Nishadi Anjalika

2013CS009

13000098

anjalikanishadi@gmail.com

0774240432

Tharushi

2013CS140

13001401

indusaranie1994@gmail.com

0716960944

Indusarani

Project supervisors, advisors, and clients

Project supervisor:
Dr. Chamath Keppitiyagama
Project mentors:
Mr. H. D. S. Gunasoma
Mr. T. W. D. Lakshan
Client of the project:
Modelling and Simulation Group of UCSC

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Executive Summary
This feasibility study report presents the evaluated potential outcomes of the proposed project,
an IT-Based Research Project Management System, designed to assist Modeling and Simulation
Group of UCSC. The system is designed for the researchers of UCSC in order to minimize
complications in monitoring, supervising and analyzing various research projects, in order to
strengthen collective project performances and to have an effective and efficient management
system for every research project. Currently there is no system to cater all requirements of the
research group. In the present environment it is important to minimize the time wastage and to
maximize efficiency of the processes. New system will enhance the current application by
reducing complications and will be expected to cover most of the activities of the research group
by integrating new features. This report presents the other benefits and problems addressed by
the proposed system and how it would help to satisfy customer with a minimal investment.

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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................... 2
2. Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 3
3. 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1

Purpose of the feasibility study ................................................................................................... 5

1.2

Project overview........................................................................................................................... 5

1.3

Scope of the project ..................................................................................................................... 5

4. 2. How the problem is addressed.......................................................................................................... 6

2.1

Problem statement ...................................................................................................................... 6

2.2

Solutions through achievement of objectives............................................................................. 7

5. 3. Candidate solutions ........................................................................................................................... 7

6. 4. Detailed feasibility analysis of the candidate solutions ................................................................... 8
4.1
Candidate solution 1 A standalone intranet system which will be developed by enhancing
and extending Redmine software............................................................................................................ 8
4.1.1

Technical feasibility .............................................................................................................. 8

4.1.2

Economic feasibility.............................................................................................................. 8

4.1.3

Scheduling feasibility............................................................................................................ 9

4.1.4

Operational feasibility ........................................................................................................ 10

4.1.5

Legal feasibility ................................................................................................................... 10

4.1.6

Cultural feasibility .............................................................................................................. 10

4.2
Candidate solution 2 A web-based information system which will be developed by
enhancing and extending Redmine software........................................................................................ 11
4.2.1

Technical feasibility ............................................................................................................ 11

4.2.2

Economic feasibility............................................................................................................ 11

4.2.3

Schedule feasibility............................................................................................................. 12

4.2.4

Operational feasibility ........................................................................................................ 13

4.2.5

Legal feasibility ................................................................................................................... 13

4.2.6

Cultural feasibility .............................................................................................................. 13

4.3
Candidate solution 2 A web-based information system which will be developed from the
beginning ................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.3.1

Technical feasibility ............................................................................................................ 14

4.3.2

Economic feasibility............................................................................................................ 14

4.3.4

Operational feasibility ........................................................................................................ 15

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4.3.5

Legal feasibility ................................................................................................................... 16

4.3.6

Cultural feasibility .............................................................................................................. 16

7. 5. Feasibility analysis matrix ............................................................................................................... 16

A web-based information system which will be developed from the beginning ................................... 16
8. 6. Cost benefit analysis of the best solution ....................................................................................... 18
6.1

Costs of the proposed solution .................................................................................................. 18

6.2

Benefits of the Proposed Project ............................................................................................... 19

9. 7. Risks.................................................................................................................................................. 19
10. 8. Further analysis................................................................................................................................ 19
11. 9. Conclusion and recommendation ................................................................................................... 20
12. 10. References...................................................................................................................................... 20

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1. Introduction
The project is intended to develop and implement an Information System for Research Project
Management of Modeling and Simulation group of UCSC to manage projects and to analyze, evaluate
project progress. This project would cater all relevant users within the authority level, to access the
system and to report and manage information about the projects currently conducting. The system
facilitates as a collective platform to analyze information for the decision making process. Furthermore
the system proceeds with sub functions which are common in project handling in order to upturn
efficiency and effectiveness.

1.1 Purpose of the feasibility study

This feasibility study provides a basis for Modeling and Simulation group of UCSC to select a preferred
proposed alternative to be implemented as their system. The feasibility study objectives to identify
feasible solution for their system requirements. It is considered whether the solution yields an aggregate
benefit that outweighs the investments. In addition to the investment of resources, the suitability of the
solution as well as their alternative solutions are considered within the given context. The feasibility is
checked in each and every component of each solution and the suggested solutions are compared to
giveaway a clear understanding. Thus, this documentation provides all our findings, proposed solutions
as well as recommendations. This will enable the client to take an informed decision about whether or
not to proceed with the project or to recommend any changes to be made accordingly.

1.2 Project overview

The system will be a web-based information system which will be enhanced and extended with the
integration of the open source off-the shelf software called Redmine. The system will cater all the
requirements of the users; developers will use the enhanced Redmine features and the administrational
tasks will be catered through enhanced Redmine features and other added features, in order to fulfill
their project management and human resource requirements. Most of the manual processes will be
automated such as financial and procurement processes which would led to effective project
management.
The web-based information system which will be developed by enhancing and extending Redmine
software would be feasible enough to further conduct this project through the planned time frame with
substantial benefits.

1.3 Scope of the project

The project is to address the requirements of the Research Project Management of Modeling and
Simulation group of UCSC. The requirements of some users are facilitated through an open source, offthe-shelf software named Redmine. And the scope of the project is to enhance and extend Redmine
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software with features which are not available within the application currently. Mainly financial and
procurement features will be added to the system in addition to the features which are already in Redmine
in order to fulfill the requirements of all the users. The software will be enhanced to comply with the
workflow of the group and user friendliness of the software will be increased.
The financial features will provide the capability to upload the budget, update costs and expenses, analyze
budgeted and actual costs, and generate source documents and other reports such as monthly, quarterly
and yearly financial reports. Procurement handling procedures will be facilitated through added features
in a manner to generate procurement document and to indicate procurement progress. And additionally
a database of consultants will be developed for selection of approved consultants and moreover the
selected consultants will be given some access to the system.

2. How the problem is addressed

2.1 Problem statement
Currently, the scientific research group in Modeling and Simulation Research group of UCSC is using
manual processes in most of their functions. Most of the administration processes are paper based and
currently a lot of documentation is maintained in order to oblige with different constraints. A huge set of
records and reports are manually generated for a single process and a proper tracing system is not
maintained to follow up with past events or records. Some processes in the administration function has
consumed a lot of time due to the inefficiencies in the manual system.
The system using, does not cater all the users requirements in the scientific research group. Users use
different software for their single use and easiness, but a system is not maintained for the whole group.
The software using currently are also not very user friendly and the expected outcome have not been
received by those off the shelf software. Furthermore administration functions are not provided through
those software.
Sections such as budgeting and cost records and analyses, procurement management processes are
manually done, since currently there is no software satisfying user requirements. And these sections are
currently functioning separate to the other functions, therefore these are separately handled. That has
affected the flow of the whole system process and therefore many inefficiencies have occurred. Today
there are difficulties in comparing the budget and the actual cost, recording events and transactions,
analyzing and reporting financial documents and difficulties in procurement handling, setting approvals,
and payments. Also, some databases essential for the process are not integrated to the current system
which has caused inefficiencies and wastage of time.

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2.2 Solutions through achievement of objectives

Developing and implementing administrative tools to the system which will give an aggregate or
individual project administration.
Standardizing the project flow by syncing the information and updating it accordingly.
Ensure to upgrade or demonstrate concluded tasks, activities and processes to the relevant
parties.
Increase efficiency in decision making and analyzing through the analyzing tools and report
generators.
Maintaining a notification system to the relevant parties in delay of any task or activity.
The ability to reschedule the delayed tasks or activities.
Availability of sharing information such as documents, news, and updates.
Developing financial tools to record and to keep in track of the cost records and to check whether
the costs are in lined with the budget.
Developing financial analyzing tools to analyze budget with the actual costs.
Ability to automate the manual financial processes and to generate financial reports.
Ability to update and check procurement progress and to generate procurement documents.
Ensure to generate frequently used documents by editing their templates.
Ability to maintain information related in consultants, and approved companies.
Develop a substantial system that is fully operational and can be extended to use in every project
management groups.

3. Candidate solutions
This documents the initial screening of the candidate solutions. The solutions below are developed after
considering the scope, requirements and the complexity of the problem. The detailed analysis is
forwarded in the latter part of the document.
4.1 Candidate solution 1
A standalone intranet information system with a central server which connects all the terminals through
wireless/wired adaptors. The system will be developed by enhancing the Redmine software the client
uses and it will be extended by the addition of new features.
4.2 Candidate solution 2
A web-based information system that will use an internet connection to log in to a remote server that will
host a database. Each terminal will connect to the server through internet using a user name and a
password. The system will be developed by enhancing the Redmine software the client uses and it will be
extended by the addition of the new features.

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4.3 Candidate solution 3

A web-based information system that will use an internet connection to log in to a remote server that will
host a database. Each terminal will connect to the server through internet using a user name and a
password. The system will be developed from the beginning and all the user requirements will be
integrated to the system.

4. Detailed feasibility analysis of the candidate solutions

4.1 Candidate solution 1 A standalone intranet system which will be developed by enhancing and
extending Redmine software
4.1.1

Technical feasibility

The current software using (Redmine) is an open source software which is programmed in Ruby
programming language. The enhancement and the extension shall be done in the same programming
language as the developing team is in capability of handling the software development. All the
modifications shall be developed without adjusting features in the current Redmine software. Therefore
the system shall run on any operating system (Unix, Linux, Mac, and Windows) where Ruby on Rails can
be installed and either a MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite 3 database is available.
HTML5 and CSS3 with most updated features of HTML and CSS are to be used for site building. All major
browsers (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera) offer HTML5 support, therefore the newest HTML
technology can be used at its best.
A current system is in place, therefore hardware requirements are not necessary and the infrastructure
for intranet system is already available within the premises and the area is covered with wireless
connection as well. Most of the users are well experienced with the Redmine application and the
modifications would increase the user friendliness, along with the added features increasing the ease of
learning and performance.
4.1.2

Economic feasibility

Since it is a standalone intranet system there will be no additional cost. Since it is not a web based system,
there will be no hosting cost. Existing users and computers will be used. But since external users will not
be able to access the system without physically presenting themselves, additional costs will occur.
Type
Quantitative

Potential costs

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Cost of labour
Training cost to train users in
extended features.
Travelling expenses to the office
premises.

Potential benefits

Reduced operational costs.

Reduced salary from a reduction in
working hours.
Reduced expenses on stationary.

Qualitative

Increased user dissatisfaction

from fear of change.

4.1.3

Improved decisions as the result of

access to accurate and timely
information.
Positive impact from the industry
for the usage of innovative
applications.
Competitive advantages

Scheduling feasibility

In the first five months requirement gathering and physical design will be completed and already most
of the requirement gathering have been done. In the other five months, physical design,
implementation and testing will be completed. As there will be no web development and web hosting
the time taken would be minimized. Consultation of our supervisor is a main part of the schedule. It is
scheduled to meet the supervisor at least once a week while reserving the opportunity for additional
consultations as required. The approximate time of completion for the project will be by the end of the
fourth week of December (31st of November) 2015.
The approximate timeline of the project is illustrated in the Gantt chart below.

All the topics mentioned under the Gantt chart have been summarized under five main topics.
Approximated deadlines
Start date

End date

Requirement gathering

27/02/2015

18/03/2015

Design

19/03/2015

30/05/2015

Implementation

01/06/2015

30/09/2015

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Testing

01/10/2015

14/11/2015

Finalizing

14/11/2015

30/11/2015

Approximate man hour calculation

Number of team members = 6
Hours per member per weekday = 1
Hours per member per weekend day = 2
Total man hours that are available allocated in week days = 1*6*5=30 man-hours
Total man hours allocated for weekends = 2*6*2=24 man-hours
Total man hours per week = 54 man-hours
Proposed Number of weeks for the project = 35 weeks
Total number of man hours allocated for the project = 54*35 = 1890 man-hours
4.1.4

Operational feasibility

The operations in the system would cater most of the user requirements. The enhancement of features
of Redmine software will minimize the current difficulties the user has, regarding the off-the-shelf
software and the extensions will cater the requirements which are not provided through Redmine or any
other software. The intranet network will facilitate the users within the premises and a closed system
would be able to maintain.
4.1.5

Legal feasibility

Since the system is developed using an open source software, there will be no risk of violation of software
license. However, Redmine software which is to be developed through the solution is licensed under GNU
General Public License and hence it is obliged to follow the terms of that license when modifying the
context.
4.1.6

Cultural feasibility

The proposed system wont have considerable impact on the Organizational Culture of Modelling &
Simulation Group UCSC. The IT Proficiency of the users is considerably higher and the system will not
affect the working hours of the users. However the increase of automation in processes can reduce the
level of human interaction within the organization which can negatively affect organizational culture. The
increase in efficiency in processes will minimize the wastage of time and will help users to manage their
work more effectively.
So the users will have more free time engage with others in order to maintain good organizational culture.

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4.2 Candidate solution 2 A web-based information system which will be developed by enhancing
and extending Redmine software
4.2.1

Technical feasibility

The current software using (Redmine) is an open source software which is programmed in Ruby
programming language. The enhancement and the extension shall be done in the same programming
language as the developing team is in capability of handling the software development. All the
modifications shall be developed without adjusting features in the current Redmine software. Therefore
the system shall run on any operating system (Unix, Linux, Mac, and Windows) where Ruby on Rails can
be installed and either a MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite 3 database is available.
HTML5 and CSS3 with most updated features of HTML and CSS are to be used for site building. All major
browsers (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera) offer HTML5 support, therefore the newest HTML
technology can be used at its best today.
Apache HTTP server is to be used as the web server provider.
A current system is in place, therefore hardware requirements are not necessary and the infrastructure
for a web-based system is already available within the premises and the area is covered with wireless
connection as well. Most of the users are well experienced with the Redmine application and the
modifications would increase the user friendliness, along with the added features increasing the ease of
learning and performance.
4.2.2

Economic feasibility

Since it is a web-based system there will be an annual web hosting cost. But the system will provide more
potential benefits than the potential costs quantitatively and qualitatively.

Type
Quantitative

Qualitative

Potential costs
Cost of labour
Training cost to train users in
extended features.
Annual web hosting cost
Software upgrade costs
Increased user dissatisfaction
from fear of change.

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Potential benefits
Reduced operational costs.
Reduced salary from a reduction in
working hours.
Reduced expenses on stationary.
Saving from travelling expenses.
Improved decisions as the result of
access to accurate and timely
information.
Positive impact from the industry
for the usage of innovative
applications.
Competitive advantages

4.2.3

Accessibility to information at any

time.
Efficient and effective research
project management.
Time saving

Schedule feasibility

In the first five months requirement gathering and physical design will be completed and already most
of the requirement gathering have been done. In the other five months, physical design,
implementation and testing will be completed. Consultation of our supervisor is a main part of the
schedule. It is scheduled to meet the supervisor at least once a week while reserving the opportunity for
additional consultations as required. The approximate time of completion for the project will be by the
end of the fourth week of November (30st of November) 2015.
The approximate timeline of the project is illustrated in the Gantt chart below.

All the topics mentioned under the Gantt chart have been summarized under five main topics.
Approximated deadlines
Start date

End date

Requirement gathering

27/02/2015

18/03/2015

Design

19/03/2015

30/05/2015

Implementation

01/06/2015

30/09/2015

Testing

01/10/2015

14/11/2015

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Finalizing

14/11/2015

30/11/2015

Approximate man hour calculation

Number of team members = 6
Hours per member per weekday = 1
Hours per member per weekend day = 2
Total man hours that are available allocated in week days = 1*6*5=30 man-hours
Total man hours allocated for weekends = 2*6*2=24 man-hours
Total man hours per week = 54 man-hours
Proposed Number of weeks for the project = 35 weeks
Total number of man hours allocated for the project = 54*30 = 1890 man-hours
4.2.4

Operational feasibility

The operations in the system would cater most of the user requirements. The enhancement of features
of Redmine software will minimize the current difficulties the user has, regarding the off-the-shelf
software and the extensions will cater the requirements which are not provided through Redmine or any
other software. The connection to the web would give the accessibility to the system remotely, therefore
an effective project management will be provided.
4.2.5

Legal feasibility

Since the system is developed using an open source software, there will be no risk of violation of software
license. However, Redmine software which is to be developed through the solution is licensed under GNU
General Public License and hence it is obliged to follow the terms of that license when modifying the
context.
4.2.6

Cultural feasibility

The proposed system wont have considerable impact on the Organizational Culture of Modelling &
Simulation Group UCSC. The IT Proficiency of the users is considerably higher and the system will not
affect the working hours of the users. However the increase of automation in processes can reduce the
level of human interaction within the organization which can negatively affect organizational culture. The
increase in efficiency in processes will minimize the wastage of time and will help users to manage their
work more effectively.
So the users will have more free time engage with others in order to maintain good organizational culture.

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4.3 Candidate solution 2 A web-based information system which will be developed from the
beginning
4.3.1

Technical feasibility

The system will be programmed using Java Script

4.3.2

Economic feasibility

The development cost of the system will represent a huge amount from the total cost of the project as
the system is developed from the beginning. And will have an annual web hosting cost.
Type
Quantitative

Potential costs

Qualitative

Cost of labour
Training cost for the users to
learn the system.
Support costs for the application
Training cost to train users in
extended features.
Annual web hosting cost
Software upgrade costs
Increased user dissatisfaction
from fear of change.

Potential benefits

4.3.3

Reduced operational costs.

Reduced salary from a reduction in
working hours.
Reduced expenses on stationary.
Saving from travelling expenses.

Improved decisions as the result of

access to accurate and timely
information.
Positive impact from the industry
for the usage of innovative
applications.
Competitive advantages
Accessibility to information at any
time.
Efficient and effective research
project management.
Time saving

Schedule feasibility

In the first five months requirement gathering and physical design will be completed and already most of
the requirement gathering have been done. In the other eight months, physical design, implementation
and testing will be completed. As the system. Consultation of our supervisor is a main part of the schedule.
It is scheduled to meet the supervisor at least once a week while reserving the opportunity for additional
consultations as required. The approximate time of completion for the project will be by the end of the
fourth week of May (31st May) 2016.
The approximate timeline of the project is illustrated in the Gantt chart below.
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All the topics mentioned under the Gantt chart have been summarized under five main topics.
Approximated deadlines
Start date

End date

Requirement gathering

27/02/2015

18/03/2015

Design

19/03/2015

31/07/2015

Implementation

01/08/2015

21/03/2016

Testing

22/03/2016

05/05/2016

Finalizing

06/05/2016

31/05/2015

Approximate man hour calculation

Number of team members = 6
Hours per member per weekday = 1
Hours per member per weekend day = 2
Total man hours that are available allocated in week days = 1*6*5=30 man-hours
Total man hours allocated for weekends = 2*6*2=24 man-hours
Total man hours per week = 54 man-hours
Proposed Number of weeks for the project = 35 weeks
Total number of man hours allocated for the project = 54*55 = 2970 man-hours
4.3.4

Operational feasibility

The system will cater all the user requirements fully as it will be developed from the beginning and every
element in the system would cater users requirements, inefficiencies and a user friendly system would
be developed. . The connection to the web would give the accessibility to the system remotely,
therefore an effective project management will be provided. The most effective system would be cater
through this solution and the operational activities would very efficient.

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4.3.5

Legal feasibility

The system is developed from the beginning therefore there will be no legal issues.
4.3.6

Cultural feasibility

The proposed system wont have considerable impact on the Organizational Culture of Modelling &
Simulation Group UCSC. The IT Proficiency of the users is considerably higher and the system will not
affect the working hours of the users. However the increase of automation in processes can reduce the
level of human interaction within the organization which can negatively affect organizational culture. The
increase in efficiency in processes will minimize the wastage of time and will help users to manage their
work more effectively.
So the users will have more free time engage with others in order to maintain good organizational culture.

5. Feasibility analysis matrix

W
Description

Technical
feasibility

20

Economic
feasibility

20

Schedule
feasibility

15

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Candidate solution W
1
A standalone
intranet system
which will be
developed by
enhancing and
extending Redmine
software
The
most 17
technically feasible
with low failure
possibility

Candidate solution
2
A web-based
information
system which will
be developed by
enhancing and
extending Redmine
software
Second
most
technically feasible
compared
to
candidate solution
1
due
to
dependencies on
hosting
complexities
No costs at the 12 The
most
initiation and web
economically
hosting but there
feasible solution
will
be
more
with an aggregate
potential
costs
of benefits rather
than
candidate
than the additional
solution 1
cost such as web
hosting cost
Highest schedule 12 The second most
feasibility due to
highest schedule

W
-

Candidate solution W
3
A web-based
information
system which will
be developed from
the beginning

15

Highest risk due to

lack
of
programming
knowledge
to
develop a whole
system

17

Highest
of 10
development costs
which will be a
significant amount
of the total costs
but there will be
significant benefits

11

Lowest schedule
feasibility due to

simplicity and can

be implemented
within the time
frame

Operational
feasibility

Legal
feasibility
Cultural
feasibility

Total
feasibility
Rank

feasibility
with
consideration of
the web hosting
time frame but can
be implemented
within the time
frame
20 Does not support 10 The second most 12
the remote access
operationally
capability
but
feasible solution as
supports all other
it supports most
functionalities
user requirements
despite of the
with the remote
features in the offaccess despite of
the-shelf software
the features in the
off-the-shelf
software
15 No
legal 15 No
legal 15
implications to the
implications to the
project
project
10 External users will 7 All users can access 6
not be able to
to the system
connect to the
system
100
73
76
2

Note: W (% weightage)
The candidate solution 2 is selected as the most feasible option.

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significant
time
consumption for
development

Most operationally 18
feasible software
as it fully supports
all
user
requirements with
remote access

No
legal 15
implications to the
project
All users can access 6
to the system

63
3

6. Cost benefit analysis of the best solution

Costs and benefits of the required project will be denoted below.
6.1 Costs of the proposed solution
Development cost
Item

Description

Cost

System analyst

0.00

System designer

0.00

System developer

0.00

Hardware requirements

Currently available

0.00

Software requirements

No cost since freeware

0.00

Annual cost
Item

Description

Wi-Fi connection

60000.00

Software

No licensing cost

Ink cartridges for printers

Printing of reports and invoices

Web hosting
Maintenance cost
Total cost

Cost (Rs.)

0.00
10000.00
7000.00
30000.00
107000.00

Intangible Cost

Organizational Culture might get affected as it allows remote accessibility and the peer
relationship would be affected.
A steep learning curve can be expected when non-IT users are trained to operate the new
System.

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6.2 Benefits of the Proposed Project

Tangible Benefits
Item
Labour costs
Stationary costs

Description
Reduction due to automation
Reduction due to automation

Incremental benefits (Rs.)

Working hours * salary per hour
Saving per automated processes

Intangible benefits

The system will also provide added benefits in the form of convenience to users making it possible
for them to view required information and identify their tasks and deadlines.
Significant automation will increase efficiency allowing users to engage in more value adding
activities.
Data entry will be more consistent, providing useful information for decision making.
Accuracy of data through proper validation at point of data entry will improve efficiency and
errors, delays and anomalies in processes will be minimized.
Availability of new costing techniques will do a proper assessment of developers work and they
will paid for their contribution.
System will cause competitive advantage and would raise existing, or introduction of a new,
barrier to entry within the industry to keep competition out of the market.
The effectiveness and efficiency of the research project management would be increased.

7. Risks

Possibility of providing confidential and valuable information about the research to the
competitors or other parties by accessing the system without the authority (system hacking).
The developers, consultants and other users may not be satisfied with the amount they get with
new costing techniques after implementing the new system.
The interruptions and breakdowns in users internet connections can directly affect their work.
Organizational culture might get affected by less amount of human interaction among the users
due to high level of automation.

8. Further analysis
According to the above analysis the main benefit of the system would be the extension of financial and
procurement processes to Redmine, which is not available in any other project management
application. Further manual processes would be automated for the easiness of all users and user
friendliness of the system would be increased.
When considering the working background of the client, a remote accessible system is the most
effective solution. And some users are competent with Redmine, therefore enhancing and extending it
is the most appropriate solution.

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9. Conclusion and recommendation

Considering the results of the feasibility analysis, the candidate solution 2 Web-based information
system which will be developed by enhancing and extending Redmine software is the most feasible
solution for the present context.

10. References
Whitten & Bentley, System Analysis and Design Methods, 7th edition
https://wiki.bitnami.com/Applications/BitNami_Redmine [10th April]

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