Special test
Question 1
Technology has improved on agricultural business and as a result new smart agribusinesses are enhancing
agricultural value chain. Farmers are provided with marketing opportunities that help them link their products
with potential customers. Other agribusiness entrepreneurs are adding value to raw materials and selling new
products at competitive prices. There is the need to create an online trading platform for farmers to trade their
commodities at favourable prices or store them to receive warehouse receipts. The receipt system will give
farmers the opportunity to deposit goods (mainly grains) in order to acquire a warehouse; a financial
instrument that shows deposit proof with the quality and quality of the goods in question. Farmers can delay
the sale of their commodities to a period when prices are more favourable. Warehouse receipt systems can
therefore mobilize credit for agricultural sector and improve agriculture trade.
One of the main criticisms of existing initiatives is that they do not cater for the needs of smallholder farmers
and market Queens and traders. For example, to become a member of the Ghana Commodity Exchange, you
need to have a valid business registration certificate and a business net worth of GHS80, 000.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture in collaboration with National Board for Small Scale Industries
(NBSSI) are at the forefront of leveraging technology to ensure an efficient agriculture value chain.
Required:
i) Develop a business case for the AgriMarket project.
ii) Identify stakeholders needs in AgriMarket project.
iii) Define the scope of the solution.
iv) Develop requirements, including a use cases diagram
Question 2
Over the years, students of the University of Platon Accra (PLA), have complained about the
mode of payment of school fees and other fees. Their main concern has been that students have to go to the
banking hall of the Universitys bankers and queue for long hours before they can make payment. The Student
Representative Council (SRC) of the University has presented a petition on this matter to the University
Council. The Council has directed the University management to take urgent steps to address the issues. The
Finance Department of the University has appointed you as the lead consultant to help them address the
concerns of students.
Required:
a) With the aid of a diagram, identify the existing mode of school fees payment in University of Platon Accra (PLA).
b) With the aid of diagram, make proposal of a future school fees payment system.
c) How can your new payment system facilitate quicker registration of students at the beginning of each
semester?
Question 3
a) Compare and contrast between the business analysis process model and the business analysis core
concept model. (6 Marks)
b) What do you understand by use case(s)? With the aid of a diagram, illustrate the use cases of a
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