System Analyst

What is system analysis?

System analyst may be considered as link between the actual problem and the computer. The procedure for computerizing outside problem is made more complex by a large area which can called as PARACOMPUTING. The major part of the para-computing is system analysis. In addition to para-computing also includes data collection and data preparation.

Problem from outside world

Para computing Area

Computer

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System Analyst

Who is system analyst ? 1) Individuals who perform the systems investigations as distinct from those involved in the detailed computer programming are called System Analyst. 2) The programmer works within the framework provided by the System Analyst. 3) If the framework or the outline is poorly designed, then the result is bound to be much off the mark. 4) A system analyst is like an architect and his work assumes greater importance because he has to design a system for the future. 5) Thus System Analyst designs information systems which meet organizational objective, promote integration of activities, facilitate control, and which are flexible and robust. 6) Data Processing technology mainly involves systems analysis techniques that is, System Analysis is the brain for Data Processing.

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System Analyst

7) Computer is a powerful tool in the System Analyst work, in the final analysis. 8) It is the System Analyst who determines What Data should be process and how, when and where? System Analysts job consists of : 1) Gathering facts existing information system 2) Analyzing the basic methods and procedures of current information system 3) Determining information needs 4) Modifying redesigning and integrating the existing procedures in the new system specifications to provide the needed information. System Analyst is more like a manager who 1) Determines the designs of the overall system 2) Obtain the necessary technical help from programmers from specialist and equipment engineers 3) Follows the system through design implementation, follow-up and re-evaluation.

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System Analysts relation of the company

The System Analyst is the interface between the company and the computer system. System Analyst has to interact with the top management, understand policies and procedures. Many a time his important task is to convert manual system into computer system. System Analyst has to work with other department to gather information.

System Analyst work within the computer department involves: 1) Choice of programming Language 2) Keeping within the schedule and budget 3) Documentation of policies and procedures

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System Analysts relation of the company

Company Management Objectives

Computer Department

System Analyst

System Design

Implementation

Manual System

C. Knowledge and Qualities expected of a System Analyst

An analyst should know: 1. Business Method : System Analyst have good understanding of the organizational structure, management and administration methods, system techniques, production planning and control, inventory control. 2. Computing : Knowledge of data processing Programming languages and computer operations

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Responsibilities of system analyst A broad and flexible outlook An orderly mind Disciplined approach and logical nearness. Ability to express thoughts, ideas and proposals in writing.

D Main objective of a system analyst

Objective of system analyst is to provide right type of information, in right quantity, in right time and at right cost to management and for end user.

E. Role of a System Analyst

1. An agent of change 1. A system analyst works towards the future. Future is uncertain and different. 2. Change is only permanent thing which is permanent and the system analyst has to prepare a vehicle to work in that changing environment. 3. The greatest hurdle for him is that people resist change. 4. To overcome this, he has to secure user acceptance through user participation in the design and implementation of the system. 2. A motivator 1. A good motivator has to be a good psychologists. 2. Proper identification of right personnel and exacting feeding from right motivating factor can go a long way in making a system successful. 3. An organizer 1. System Analyst has clear about all activities of the system. 2. The sequence of activities, their purpose and their purpose and their consequences must to clear to him. 3. System Analyst is responsible of all activities and events that of the system.

E. Role of a System Analyst

4) An architecture 1) A system analyst must have fairly good idea of his final system at the raw material stage. 2) System Analyst prepares the blue print, modifiers, improvers and provides proper value to his product. 5) An intelligent salesperson 1) A good System Analyst is one who can sell a refrigerator to an Eskimo. 2) System selling is harder than that because the system analyst has to sell it to a user, who knows the existing system in and out. 3) To sell his system he should be a good communicator and genuinely interested in understanding the real need of the user.