System Analysis and Design
- 2. Information Systems Analysis and Design
- 3. Information Systems Analysis and Design Information systems analysis and design is a method used by companies to create and maintain information systems that perform basic business functions. It is the process of developing and maintaining an information system.
- 4. The major goal of systems analysis and design is to improve organizational systems. Often this process involves developing or acquiring application software and training employees to use it. Application software, also called a system, is designed to support a specific organizational function or process. The goal of application software is to turn data into information. In addition to application software, the information system includes other components. And collectively, they are called Computer-Based Information Systems. Core Concepts of Systems Analysis and Design
- 5. Components of Computer-based Information System
- 6. Software Engineering Processes that lead to creation of Information Systems Methodologies ToolsTechniques Methodologies are a sequence of step-by-step approaches that help develop your final product: the information system. Techniques are processes that you, as an analyst, will follow to help ensure that your work is well thought-out, complete, and comprehensible to others on your project team. Tools are computer programs, such as computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools, that make it easy to use specific techniques.
- 7. A system is an interrelated set of business procedures (or components) used within one business unit, working together for some purpose. Systems
- 8. Characteristics of a System Component An irreducible part or aggregation of parts that makes up a system; also called a subsystem. Interrelated Dependence of one part of the system on one or more other system parts. Boundary The line that marks the inside and outside of a system and that sets off the system from its environment.
- 9. Characteristics of a System Purpose The overall goal or function of a system. Environment Everything external to a system that interacts with the system. Interface Point of contact where a system meets its environment or where subsystems meet each other. Constraint A limit to what a system can accomplish.
- 10. A University as a System
- 11. Decomposition is the process of breaking down a system into its smaller components. These components may themselves be systems (subsystems)and can be broken down into their components as well. Modularity is a direct result of decomposition. It refers to dividing a system into chunks or modules of a relatively uniform size. Modules can represent a system simply, making it easier to understand and easier to redesign and rebuild. Coupling means that subsystems are dependent on each other. Cohesion is the extent to which a subsystem performs a single function. System Concepts
- 13. A Modern Approach to S.A.D.
- 14. Systems analyst - The organizational role most responsible for the analysis and design of information systems. Four types of Skills 1. Analytical - enable you to understand the organization and its functions, to identify opportunities and problems, and to analyze and solve problems. 2. Technical - help you understand the potential and the limitations of information technology. 3. Managerial - help you manage projects, resources, risk, and change. 4. Interpersonal - help you work with end users as well as with other analysts and programmers. Your role...
- 15. Systems Development Life Cycle The series of steps used to mark the phases of development for an information system.