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What is • Systems analysis and design is a step-by-step
Systems process for developing high-quality information
Analysis and systems. (Shelly et. al)
Design?
• Is a structured process that is employed in the
development of business information systems.
Within this process are contained activities that
include the identification of business problems; the
proposed solution, in the form of an information
system (IS), to one or more of the problems
identified; and the design and implementation of
that proposed solution to achieve the desired and
stated goals of the organization. (Marakas)
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What is • Systems analysis activities are primarily focused on
Systems determining the nature and domain of the business
Analysis? problem and, thus, the characteristics of an
appropriate solution to solve it.
Examples:
Hardware
Software
Hardware
Software - refers to the programs that control the
Data hardware and produce the desired information or
Processes
People results.
- consists of system software and application
software
System Software – manages the hardware components, which can include a single
workstation or a global network with many thousands of clients.
Data
Hardware
Software
Data
- raw material that an information system
Processes transform into useful information.
People
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People
Hardware
Software
Data - the primary purpose of an information system
Processes
People is to provide valuable information to people
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Why study • The involvement of managers and decision
Information makers in all aspects of information systems is a
Systems? major factor for organizational success,
including higher profits and lower costs.
Charles Wang
“Technology Disconnect-Real World Danger’
Computerworld, September 19, 1994
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Framework
for Business Management of IS
End Users Resources and
Activities
Development of IS
This framework Solutions to Business Problems
outlines the
major areas of
Applications of IS
information Operations, Management, and Strategic Advantage
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needed by HW, SW, Telecommunications, and Data Management
business end
users Foundation Concepts of IS
Fundamental Behavioral and Technical Concepts
Systems Analysis and Design: An Introduction
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Foundation Concepts
Framework
for Business Fundamental behavior and technical concepts that
End Users will help you understand how information systems can
support the business operations, managerial decision
making, and strategic advantage of business firms and
organizations.
Technology
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Reminders…