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The PeopleSoft implementation is driven by:
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the need to capture data and provide accurate reporting on the business processes and activities of the University,
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the need for a financial management system that will support Responsibility Center Management,
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the need for a system to inform the development and implementation of University strategies,
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the need to update the technology to be competitive,
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the fact that the Financial, H/R, and Student systems are at the end of their useful lives
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Assumptions |
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This project assumes that:
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The PeopleSoft software performs the required functions;
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PeopleSoft best practices will be implemented;
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Legacy enhancements, that is, changes to existing systems, will be frozen;
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The scope will be maintained and will not change;
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Accomplishments will be acknowledged.
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It also assumes:
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Institutional acceptance, that is, adoption by the majority of the Brandeis community;
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Continued executive support;
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Availability of sufficient, timely, skilled resources;
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Timely decisions;
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Project participants knowledgeable of their roles;
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An empowered project team;
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Good, strong, project leadership; and
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Appropriate project team user training.
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