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You may use the scenario provided or your own workplace scenario to answer the questions below.
Note: If you elect to use your organisational information to complete the assignment you will be required to
supply supporting documentation (i.e. reports, policies and procedures that you reference in your answers)
Scenario: You are the Director of Finance, CA City Retail Group. You are currently reviewing the payroll
administration for the CA City Group. Your investigation has revealed that currently all payroll records are
paper-based. The degree of accuracy is questionable and you have concerns over the current system being
open to fraudulent activities. Currently the payroll is completed by a team leader within each business outlet.
The records are forwarded to the Director of HR, Lucy Lowinsky, after the payroll has been completed. You have
consulted with the Chief Finance Officer, Michael Rouix, who has instructed you to source an alternative payroll
administration system which will be administered by the Finance team for all employees across the group. The
initial meeting with key stakeholders has been held and your will find a copy of the minutes provided in
Appendix A.
Based on the above Scenario, or using your own organisation as your business model, complete the following
tasks.
Task 1
Analyse the minutes of the meeting in Appendix A (or analyse your organisational needs); identify and
detail the key requirements for the new administration system (minimum 200 words).
Cc: Sector manager, Michael Rouix (Chief Finance Officer), Lucy Lowinsky ( Director of HR)
As you all aware, we are in the process now to change the Retail Group Payroll Administration system. The
system last implementation date is 07.07.2016.
I am E-mailing you the list of the requirement for 2016 Payroll Administration system, that was discussed at
25.02.15 minutes meeting. You are welcome yet to add any requirement of your concerns to my list.
Any extra information will help us to determine the software specification and the end user needs. See file
attached *
Regards.
Rimma Zipman,
a) Give an access for multiple system users(i.e. Sector Manager, Chief Finance officer, Director of Finance, HR
manager, outlet managers).
b) Release an Employees payroll reports (payslips; payment summary; reconciliation report; overtime report;
allowance report).
c) Release an authority to import payroll reports into a banking system.
d) Support a permission/user restrictions.
e) Restrict payments for an employee with an incomplete record card.( name; address; TFN, Superannuation
account; banking details).
f) Provide password protection.
a) Run in parallel with 2016 Payroll system for the following 2 months. (Employees payment summaries will be
issued by 07.07.2016 implementation date. The group has been experiencing payroll reconciliation
difficulties).
b) Support back up and redundancy functions.
change our Payroll administration system to fit our current needs. Could you please provide us with
the quote for recently released DGPS payroll admin system? I am E-mailing you the requirement list for
Regards.
Rimma Zipman.
Director of Finance, City Retail Group.
CA1 Corporate CA City Lane , Centro, 4001.
change our Payroll administration system to fit our current needs. Could you please provide us with
the quote for recently released NRTP payroll admin system? I am E-mailing you the list attached for the
Payroll Admin. System we require. Please address the system specifications, benefits offered, price for
Regards.
Rimma Zipman.
Director of Finance. CA City Retail Group.
1 Corporate CA City Lane, Centro, 4001.
Refer to Appendix B- you will see three quotes that have been obtained for the new administration system
(or use quotes you have obtained in your workplace). Using the organisational policy for procurement
located in Appendix C, (or you own organisational policy and procedures) select which supplier you would
recommend. Explain your selection decision (minimum 100 words).
Subject: The implementation of 2017 Payroll administration system. Report on the progress
Dear Sir.
I would like to acknowledge you that we are in the process of choosing the vendor for 2017 Payroll
administration system. Following the CA City Retails Procurement procedure I have analysed the quotes
received. I have matched them to the Group requirements .
I would recommend to choose the Supplier Three. I have attached the Quote analysis with conclusion, which
will provide the Group with some basis for my decision. Please, See file attached*
Rimma Zipman,
Value for money Although the NABS system cost lower, its package includes many low cost
implementation features. With help of the system we will be able to offer direct deposit
and self-service system for employees. It also automates the time and attendance.
That will save us money on employing, full time cashiers & payroll officers. The system
provides an affordable integrated HRIS along with processing the payroll.
Service and NABS provides ongoing help desk support, handbooks, fact sheets and user guides
support while other time limiting ( e.g 250 hr) , fully depending on the contract.
Quality Taking in account the cheapest does not mean the best, I have undertaken external
consultation and have tested the NABS software by myself . I assure you that the new
design of NABS really meets its values. Besides the NABS company receives good
Financial security The credit check on the NABS system vendor has shown the excellent financial
capability of for the project. I was referred to the vendor by the NABS system ltd. Pty,
which has excellent portfolio on their distributors.
Relationship The Payroll Needs Analysis has proved that, there are tendency for ongoing
relationship with the Supplier Three.
Task 2
You have conducted interviews with four employees who are currently involved in the payroll at different
CA City outlets. You will find details of the interview in Appendix D. (Alternatively you may conduct
interviews in your workplace and provide details). Using this information answer the following questions:
1a Explain a minimum of three system implementation strategies (minimum 100 words each)
There are a variety of ways to implement a new system. Which one you end up using depends upon the system
you are implementing and the policies of your company. The actual implementation can either be
accomplished in one of 3 basic ways:
Strategies Description
Parallel Though this implementation method is quite costly and requires the double work for users
adoption for some time. Both the old and new systems are utilized simultaneously.
The system considered to be the least risky. The security and crash-worthiness of the new
system can be verified in orderly manners. . Fall-back position is accessible. Problems can
be identified easily and troubleshot in time. Training provided to users within daily activities.
The system leaves some space for organizational culture changes as well. The strategy
would encourage staff to participate in the implementation process.
Big Bang The implementation happens in a single, major event. Old system must be turned off and new
system launched. No turning back is allowed.
Although Implementation time is shorter and the pains of implementation is condensed ,
failure of one part can affect others . And difficulties can be more pronounced. Careful pre-
implementation preparation is vital to prevent fall -backs and major errors.
Although the cost is lower, employees will have less time to learn the new system. Therefore
more details may be overlooked in the rush of changes.
Phased rollout
The implementation process divided into segments. Each segment of the new system is
implemented and used for enough time to verify its function, security and crash-worthiness.
Rollout can be divided:
By modules: it starts with core functions, necessary for day to day operations, then add
functionality to each phase.
By business units; this approach is rolled out through few business units at a time. The
benefit is released as more experience is gained. Each phase become more efficient while
lessons were learnt from others.
By geography: this can be referred to as a pilot adoption method. Method is used by large
organisations with multiple locations.
Although the method involves continues change over an extended period of time with
accuracy, it allows to technical staff to focus on one part of the system for a select group of
users.
While fall back to old system got difficult with each phase, it would become possible to
introduce modules and programming future modules.
There are 4 groups of employees are exposed to changes of the Payroll system:
Old dogs, who are resistant to changes and will have tendencies to fall back to old procedures ( e.g
Nick from the Finances);
Setlers who are positive but reluctant to take any initiative.( e.g. Joan from the Department Store)
Pioneers, who are enthusiastic to early adaptation of new payroll functionality( e.g Lisa form the
Finances).
Well Poisoners, who actively looks for ways to undermine the implementation ( e.g. Ali from the Caf).
Two methods could be recommended - the phased implementation and the parallel adoption.
Of all these implementation methodologies, the phased implementation will be the best leading method for
such sort of the retail group.
You have the ability to focus all your efforts in testing and debugging on one small segment at a time. Searching
for the root of specific problems is made easier by the fact that there are limited places to look. How quickly you
and your team can provide good fixes to the problems is more of a test of your ability than developing the system
in and of itself. The permanent fix is well thought out, crafted and implemented.
The phased rollout should be complemented by parallel adoption. That will lead in improving organisational
culture: reduced instances of resistance and conflicts; better assimilation of the new changes; better
morale; higher value of feedback.
2. What are some strategies you would employ to ensure all staff are excited and embracing the new system?
General strategies:
1. The changes to the system must be clearly explained to personnel. Thus, Conflict and resistance
to change must be avoided.
2. Providing staff training/information sessions will lead to develop an optimistic and confident team.
Thus, Staff support is encouraged. .
3. Ensuring that the staff will have the necessary resources in order to train themselves and teach
others about the system. Thus. Confidence will be raised
4. Re-distributing office tasks may be needed in order to keep the system administration structure strong.
There may be particular people who have strengths regarding system knowledge and can become temporary
leaders of a project while implementation is underway. Recognizing and playing to skills and strengths of various
team members communicates to those involved the importance of the project as well as the recognition of
professional development.
5. Offering informational resources relating to expected differences brought on by centralized vs.
decentralized organizational structures and changes in leadership style. Thus it will help raise
awareness relating to performance criteria for the team.
6. Temporary reduction of workload during debugging processes . Thus to let of some issues be
resolved during slow periods so they have minimal impact on operations.
Individual approach strategies:
1.Old Dogs can be alerted to the fact that the automated integration of the new payroll system with existing
time and attendance software will reduce pay-slip and salary errors. Their interest can be engaged by
highlighting the specific and relevant system benefits that pertain to them.
2.Settlers are Spectators Their latent positive attitude can be encouraged early through
consultation on issues such system design and consultation.
3.Well Poisoners, are also known as Cynics. Theirs negative energy can be harnessed and
transformed by engaging their help in addressing system concerns, ideally turning them into
powerful allies.
4.Pioneers are players. Theirs positivity is best channelled by engaging them as change agents
and representatives with their colleagues.
Conclusion: The payroll software implementation challenge is to increase the Players to a critical mass
supported by enough Spectators to create a tipping point.
3. Reviewing organisational policy and procedures for training and development of staff (Appendix E),
create a detailed implementation procedure for the new payroll system. Ensure your procedure includes
the following:
Core requirement (Organization ) See columns A,B, C -File 5.- for details
1. System, hardware & comms delivery /configuration multiple environments allowing for training, testing,
trial system configuration and setup, and parallel and live running. Prepare the infrastructure, including
hardware, software, communications and facilities.
2. Coordinate with the key stakeholders. The organisation/s responsible for the supply and/or implementation of
the system are notified and scheduled for the individual project tasks.
3. DBA setup, with immediately active backup protocols- restoration or copy promptly when required.
4. System setup: parameters, tables, hierarchies, rates, calculation formulae and rules, menus, security ,
development interfaces and reports
5. Data cleansing/Data migration tests, iterative testing of system setup, bespoke software, interfaces, reports
and system functionality.
6. Production of user guides.
7. Implement training: for initial users. Use feedback to modify training for all users, for other users: involved
in acceptance testing, pilot and parallel running
8. User Acceptance Testing of end-to-end processes, inclusive of interface testing. Ensure simultaneous
storage/retrieval methods work effectively during the data conversion test.
9. Data migration for parallel running
10. Training for Remaining users and managers
11. Phased rollout (by functional and/or business area, with relevant data migrations if applicable). Implement
the new processes and procedures. Roll out the training and access for all users.
12. Phase closures and the carrying forward of lessons learned. Perform final verification against organisational
and developer benchmarks.
13. Project completion. Monitor and report on the system. Make modifications as necessary and ensure
organisational impact is minimised.
1. Establish hierarchy of communication. The core team members are dedicated full time to the project. A
project HQ is provided for the duration of the project, where the project team will be based. Allocate
responsibility for the project team members.
2. Establish communication the team/management staff/ employee /service providers, ensuring that
confidence remains high, problem notification stays organized, and solution provision is expedited.
3. Establish direct contact with system administrators, contact with a helpdesk system. Set up
communication protocols
4. Publish and communicate Implementation strategies via intranet blog. Publicise Interest in the project
at an executive level.
5. Engage with other organisations which use the new system, and with a system User Group if one
exists.
6. Assign the supplementary/ training/ etc, resources for implementation. Publish/ post/ communicate
them through the project.
7. Publish Training plan. Establish blog feedback communication.
8. Set up company IT help line, followed by feedback communication on the blog .
9. Establish in-house Business Intelligence expert groups to work with the new system, which remains
available to the HR and Payroll teams after the implementation complete.
10. Set up walk-in issue notification windows, dedicated to system projects. The customers must use
other means to communicate nonemergency issues such as emails, faxes, and notification memos.
C. Outlines the training and development plan (include scheduled training dates, location, trainer details; and
training method) See column E File 5 for details.
Creating a new customer profile To learn how to create profiles System user manual, Simulation lab, Video, system
demo. Review manuals of target systems. Read
systems manuals, "play" with demo systems to learn
functionality.
Saving new information To learn how to save and delete the information Handbooks, video, Presentation demo. Review
manuals of target systems. Read systems manuals,
"play" with demo systems to learn functionality.
Retrieve historical data To learn how to recover lost or erased data from System user manual, Simulation lab, Video, system
software history demo. Review manuals of target systems. Read
systems manuals, "play" with demo systems to learn
functionality.
System Implementation Training of employee users In house software mentoring/ Project team/ In-house 15.05-25.05
buddy sys-m/ IT /Vendor /Onsite
Skills assessment techniques
Support & Maintenance. CPD for new and existing employee In-house mentoring/on job Project team/ In-house 15.06- 30.06.
training, IT services /onsite
PD classes/
Induction training
Q&A Training, Help lines training. IT and Project Managers help Project team/IT In-house/onsite 07.17/ cont.
lines / Vendor help desk/
Professional community
D. Provides a list of risks and contingencies. See Column G, H File 5 for details
Phases
-Prepare business -Keep requirements -Develop list of -Interview and conduct -Implement Project -Document business
proposal plan documentation up to potential vendors. site visits with users of team/ initial user/ Reporting.
date, specifying changes Screen vendors with target systems. installation team online -Inventory existing
1 Business -Define a minimum set of RFI. -Begin email/ internet training. reports. Identify any
software acceptance test, -Evaluate and select blog/forum on the new -See demos of documents needed
Proposed functions. Vendor. (demos, site system, its benefits. prospective systems. for report.
visits, reference check) -Use feedback to -Review manuals of -Streamline existing
Solution -Negotiate contract modify training for all target systems. reports
terms and price with users
vendor.
-Document high -Develop, tests, Install -Sign Contract -Web Publish -Develop training plan -Select report writer.
level business vendor software, -Vendor install support. strategies for & attendees list, -Supply Map system
requirements for - Design systems support -Vendor training. Employee./ IT/ resources. reports to current
2 High Level data, functions, solution for new software. Vendor / Management. -Both users, technical reports, identify needs.
Install system and
flexibilities. --Define high level interface staff attend appropriate -Document new
conduct initial product -Continue Forum , blog
Design -Develop Request requirements. training classes. system reports to be
acceptance test(global User training feedback
for Proposal RFP. -Conduct initial software -Read systems used: "as is to be
parameters and tables communication
Establish Project acceptance test. manuals, "play" with developed.
team -Develop test strategy demo systems to learn -Establish report
document. functionality. administration
standards.
-Develop an -Determine server -Conduct UAT(user -Post memo on -Determine approach -Document, Define
application solution hardware acceptance test): /training format and training guide detailed report
for capabilities of the -Allocate equipment and stress, conversion, /employee feedback format to be used for specifications for all
3 Detail Design sys-m, the way the space for application interface, parallel tests communications per user training new reports.
system to configure support. plan. reports
or customize. -Install software, Define -Install and test ad hoc
network support. report writer.
Enter t test data, specify -Define ad hoc report
test data "templates" and
selection parameter
entry panels.
-Requirements -Establish development -Vendor test support -Develop and -Develop user -Update on-line help
specifications for and test environments, for adds and changes distribute handouts of training materials. panels consistent with
screens, reports, define migration controls. of Customization units, the system user's Develop terminal new procedures.
4 Customizing & - Develop systems databases, interfaces, guide. operator quick Develop reports and
table set-ups, etc.
- Revise mapping operations documentation. conversion changes, -Publish memo/ web reference materials. test using report writer.
Development, - Develop /test batch screen modifications. post on feedback
document to reflect
processing jobs for -Code, unit test, and communications per
final design/ work
Configuration. application/ interfaces. systems test interface plan.
flows.
programs
-Required -Go live with new system -Monitor bug reports -Post Memo about -Implement -Begin generating and
documentation is and systems administration and make bug fixes. training by IT help line. employee training. using new reports in
updated, Configure and maintenance. -Provide contracted Establish IT /project the new production
5 System -Back-up, archive ,old services and service environment.
changes results. manager help line.
systems. levels. Start help line
Implementation -Monitor / tune system -Conduct appropriate
blog/forum
performance. installation tests prior
communication
-Implement new interface to production roll-outs.
programs for all "to" and -Manage conversion
"from" systems. Process.
Phases
Contingencies,
Customization
&
Development.
7 Post
Implementation
Task 3
1. Explain how you will monitor the new system in accordance with organisational requirements to ensure:
a. All users are operating efficiently.
To ensure that all users are efficient at their roles in new pay roll system we are following Total Quality
management procedures with 30/60 days evaluation check as follow:
1. Evaluate after training observation check forms. (No of users/av. usage time/av. turn- around
time/type of users
2. Evaluate for frequency the requests forms by IT help line ( statistics on users type/ uses
categories/inputs provided/outputs generated)
3. Distribute and collect and analyse User evaluation questionaries.
4. Set up interviews/ reviews with the users.
5. Evaluate and analyse Quality assurance tests trials.
6. Conduct Internal Audit on the 2017 Payroll system.
7. Prepare Correction action plan.
a. Office automation system. Checks software tools: databases, word processors,
communication technology.
b. Decision support system. Assists people to make decisions by providing information, models
and analysis tools.
c. Expert system. Solves the problem by diagnosing, monitoring, selecting, designing,
predicting and training.
Information system must be monitored and tested for the security as follow:
1. Test security privilege: Security of data stored, levels of authorization, segregation of duties.
2. Ensure update of password:. Access ID Authorization to the HRIS system, payroll records the
payroll service.
3. Ensure anti viruses program update: Data antivirus measures.
The Payroll system should be monitored for validity of reports and data:
o Keep up to date with Daily function/ the owners/ the approvers/due date/completion date/shared.
2. You have identified that the organisation has a number of senior managers who are allowed to use a work
car for private purposes. This benefit will attract a Fringe Benefit Tax for the organisation. You have noted
that this functionality was not included in the original payroll system brief.
a. Modify your detailed implementation procedure completed in Task 2.3 to reflect this
organisational requirement.
Add Transactions processing to File 5, column B Software Core requirement.Phase
7
i. Monitor Collects, Stores/Modify/ Retrieve key commands on the daily transactions of
the managerial section e.g. a point-of-sale terminal
ii. Delegate particular payroll system responsibilities to the finance system.
iii. Adjust Move/Reverse key commands for travel allowances and patty cash,
miscellaneous expenses to the finance system.
iv. Monitor the reconciliation process: identify the pay components from old system /
transfer /recognize the allowances in the new payroll calculations
b. Are there any other policies and procedures that need modification.
File 6. Memorandum.
To: the Retail City Group Employees.
Post Implementation corrections plan.
The implementation team would like to inform you that some unknown traveling allowances transactions were
identified during post implementation phase. As this functionality was not included in the original payroll
system, this could attract a Fringe Benefit Tax for the organisation.
The post implementation corrections plan has been put in place. See file 5 attached with post
implementation activities.
The feedback questions and better resolutions to the problem are welcomed.
a. Explain how, at 30 days after implementation, you will evaluate the training needs of all employees who
are using the payroll system.
-Identify tasks that you may have missed or refine tasks so that the training can be more effective.
-Prioritise skills needs, fill up Training need analysis form and set up copy for Training and
Development Plan.
-Discuss whether or not the key responsibilities can now be completed competently
-Discuss the performance gaps that were the reason for the training are still there
-Complete Training evaluation forms
b. You have noted that one employee who is struggling with the new payroll system has not been
following the procedures provided. You will use the 5 Whys technique to solve this problem. What
questions would you ask this employee (minimum of 5 why questions required.
1. Why you struggling with the usage of the payroll software? Write down the specific problem.
2. Why the problem happens? Write the answer down below the problem
3. Why you do not follow the SOP ? Direct Self-study obviously does not work for you Do you
think it is too complicated? . Do you need simpler instruction?
4. Why do you think you require re-training? Could we Offer you other on-job training preferences
( buddy system, mentoring) ?
5. We have distributed training evaluation form. Why would not you fill one? It could give us a
view for gap training you will need.
I. How can you encourage this staff member to work with procedures provided?
-Consider learning style of employee implement new method of communication for training.
In this case Re-training sessions is required , when you see that staff members are struggling
with the new system. After struggle re training will make much more sense to them, because they
will have seen the system, used it to some extent, and have some understanding of it. When you
say Go to such-and-such a screen theyll know what youre talking about. At the same time,
because they already know what that screen is, theyll be able to focus on what to use it for.
Another way to provide shortcuts and hints on how to get more out of the system. Effective
training has to include practical use of the system. The familiarity with the system helps
people understand what theyre being taught. Set people loose to use it, theyll remember some
(about 10%) of what theyve been taught. Hopefully, that part that they remember will help them to
get into the system and attempt to use it. Thats a valuable part of the training process.
I. List three important communication skills you will use in this situation.
Buddy communication
Mentoring implemented with expert demo video.
Readable Work Instructions ( SOP Simplified ).
Role Training. On-job training for duties. Self-direct study /IT Handbooks videos, Complete 1
New system Training. Guidance help line/ Mentoring. demo. Simulation online month from the
with respect to the overall lab, .video, system job start
objectives of the system. demo Review manuals
-Payroll software training. of target systems. Read
Start program systems manuals,
Create a profile "play" with demo
Save information. systems to learn
Retrieve historical data functionality.
1st month Complete Practical on-job Practical assessment. Work instructions, SOPs Within 2 days
training test. Interview discussion manuals, policies, after 1st month
Performance
Fill up the assessment form of training gaps. technical manuals. work started (30
review min- 1 hr)
Ongoing Complete training evaluation Subject to PD budget Work instructions, SOPs, Continue till the
form availability. Office technology end 1st year
professional
Complete gap analysis. Subject to HR manuals, policies, since starting the
development Complete training needs form. decision on Analysis training videos, blog/ job.
Continue with PD according to of training needs. forum /project team
assessment Continue with buddy help line.
system for 1 year.
Knowledge/ Perform knowledge test or a Mentor/Line manager Work instructions, SOPs, every 3 month till
practical exercise. assessment Office technology end of the year
practical tests
Fill up Gap training assessment. manuals, policies,
training videos, blog/
forum /project team
help line.
Complete Practical on-job Practical assessment. Work instructions, SOPs Within 2 days
12 month
training test. Interview discussion manuals, policies, after 1 year job
performance Fill up the assessment form of training gaps technical manuals. has been started(
review 1 hr)
Complete training needs form Expert training. Subject to Subject to
New initiative
Perform training needs test Mentoring implementation plan. implementation
training after training Subject to plan
Complete training evaluation implementation plan
form
4. Name the relevant Act(s) and explain how the following legislation could impact on the selection
and implementation of a new payroll system;
a) Privacy
Privacy Act 1988 regulates how businesses collect, access, and store personal information and
communication. It requires manage the sensitive information, handling and processing personal
information with care. Private information must be only disclosed by specific requests. It must never be
used for direct marketing unless it has been advised so from the carrier of such an information.
As the Payroll administration system is manipulating such sort of data, Privacy Act 1988 is very useful to
implement.
b) Freedom of Information
Freedom of Information Act 1982 provides a legally enforceable right of access to government
documents. FOI allows individuals to see what information government holds about them, and to seek
correction of that information if they consider it wrong or misleading.
The Payroll system will need direct connection to Australian Tax Office and other Government
organizations. It might also need to seek some disclosed information on personal Tax debts or Bad
Credits of the staff member, etc.
c) Copy Right
e) Anti-discrimination
Anti-discrimination Laws such as
The Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986.
Disability Discrimination and Other Human Rights Legislation Amendment Act 2009.
Disability Discrimination Amendment Act 2005.
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 .
Fair Work Act 2009.
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986.
Racial Discrimination Amendment Act 1980.
Sex and Age Discrimination Amendment Act 2011
Prohibit discrimination on the basis of: Gender, sexual preference, political opinion, trade union activities, colour,
race and ethnicity, social origin, religion, nationality, family responsibility, irrelevant medical record, irrelevant
criminal history, age, marital status, carer status, parental status, breastfeeding, disability, pregnancy.
Any Administration system should ensure that performance-management processes do not contravene anti-
discrimination legislation. A manager can be seen to discriminate against employees when they treat them with
a particular attribute (i.e. age, gender, parental status, disability) less favourably than employees without that
attribute or with a different attribute.
Appendix A
Minutes of meeting
25/2/15
Attendees: Edward Shands; Olivia Chanley; Michael Rouix; Marissa Shands; Lucy
Lowinsky; Richard Burton; Director of Finance (you); Director of Purchasing.
Director of Finance: Meeting attendees where advised of the concern held by the executive
management team regarding current payroll policy and procedures. It was noted that the
group has decided to source and implement a new payroll administration system and the
Director of Finance will be the project implementation manager.
Appendix B
If using the scenario for your assignment please use the attached quotes for Task 1.3
Make your decision on the information that has been provided in the quotes.
Appendix C
Procurement Policy
Purpose:
Developing a procurement strategy and adopting appropriate best practice
contracting and procurement principles, policies, processes and procedures for all
goods and services by CA City Retail Group will assist in achieving organisational
objectives such as sustainable and social Procurement; bottom-line cost savings,
supporting local economies; achieving innovation; and demonstrating that we are an
ethical and environmentally responsible company.
Scope:
The policy covers all employees of CA City Retail Group who are authorised to
procure goods and services. The policy is governed by the consumer law, Privacy Act,
and the delegations of authority for CA City Retail Group.
Increase the probability of obtaining the right outcome when purchasing goods
and services.
Procurement Procedure
Needs analysis
Undertake analysis to identify needs
Agree needs with relevant stakeholders
Undertake external consultation, where appropriate
Review past procurement records and supplier history
Funding approval
Define scope of procurement
Obtaining preliminary quotes (min. of three)
Complete a business case to forward to authorising delegate for approval- remember the
cheapest is not always the best option.
Procurement plan
Prepare procurement strategy
Ensure procurement has been approved and provide a copy of approval to finance
Consider any special procurement requirements or contractual conditions
Have procurement plan approved by authorising delegate
Goods/Service provider selection
Contract management
Prepare contractual instrument
Obtaining approval to issue contract
Manage contract communication and provision of goods and services
Procurement Evaluation
Forward all procurement records to finance department
Assess service provider performance and value for money
Report on outcome to finance department
Delegations of Authority
Delegation of
Authority Matrix.xlsx
Appendix D
Staff interview records:
Appendix E
Purpose:
To provide guidance for CA City management to identify and address employee
training and development.
To meet our organisational objectives for skills employees and superior service.
Scope:
The policy covers all employees of CA City Retail Group including casual, part time,
and full time employees. The policy is governed by the Anti-discrimination, Equal
Opportunity Employment and Work Health & Safety Acts.
This procedure complements the policy for training and development in the CA City Retail
Group.
Procedure:
Induction Training:
1. Hr to invite employee to induction and safety training within first two days of
employment.
2. Employee to attend all sessions required
3. Employee to complete learning style questionnaire
4. Evaluation test to be completed, signed by employee and returned to HR
60 day review:
1. Line manager to arrange review with employee (minimum 30 mins)
2. Line manager to prepare 60 day review before meeting day/date
3. Line manager to seek HR advice if performance review is below satisfactory standard.
4. Line manager to discuss and agree on training and development plan for next ten
months.
Training and Development for any new initiative, system, procedure or policy
change:
1. Line manager to complete training needs analysis and identify employee training
needs
2. Training needs analysis to be forwarded to HR for review and confirmation
3. Hr to conduct a ROI analysis
4. Suitable training solution agreed with HR/Line manager (training to be on the job
where possible)
5. Training solutions identified should be cost effective
6. Line manager to implement training and development
7. Employee to complete training evaluation form at close of program
8. Training evaluation forms to be sent to HR