1、Chapter 13,Systems Analysis and Design,13-2,Competencies (Page 1 of 2),Describe the six phases of the systems life cycle Identify information needs and formulate possible solutions Analyze existing information systems & evaluate the feasibility of alternative systems,Page 374,13-3,Competencies (Page

2、 2 of 2),Identify, acquire, and test new system software and hardware Switch from an existing information system to a new one with minimal risk Perform system audits and periodic evaluations,Page 374,13-4,Introduction,Most people in an organization are involved with an information system of some kin

3、d. For the organization to create and use the system requires thought and effort. Fortunately there is a six step process for accomplishing this as this chapter will explain.,Page 375,13-5,System Analysis and Design,Six-phase problem-solving procedure for examining and improving an information syste

4、m,Page 376,13-6,Phase 1Preliminary Investigation,Preliminary Investigation includes: Define the problem Suggest alternative systems Prepare a short report,Page 377,13-7,Phase 2 Systems Analysis,Analysis tasks include: Gathering data Analyzing the data Document systems analysis,Page 379,13-8,Analyzin

5、g the Data,Checklist Top-down analysis method Grid charts Decision tables System flowcharts Data flow diagrams Automated design tools -CASE,Page 381,Return,13-9,Analyzing Data Tools,Page 393,Grid chart,Decision table,System flowchart,Data flow diagram,Return,Flowchart symbols,13-10,Phase 3Systems De

6、sign,Design includes 3 major tasks: Designing alternative systems Economic feasibility Technical feasibility Operational feasibility Selecting the best system Writing the systems design report,Page 384,13-11,Phase 4Systems Development,The tasks in the Development Phase include: Acquiring software Ac

7、quiring hardware Testing the new system,Page 385,13-12,Phase 5Systems Implementation,New system is installed and people are trained to use it Types of conversion Direct Parallel Pilot Phased Training,Page 387,13-13,Phase 6Systems Maintenance,Systems maintenance is very important and is an ongoing ac

8、tivity Two parts Systems audit Periodic evaluation,Page 389,13-14,Prototyping and Rapid Applications Development,Alternatives to the systems life cycle - Use if systems life cycle is not feasible Prototyping is building a model RAD Rapid applications development,Page 390,13-15,Careers in IT,Systems

9、Analysts plan and design new systems or reorganize a computers resources to best utilize them They follow the systems life cycle Requires a bachelors degree in computer science and technical experience Can expect to earn an annual salary of $44,000 to $87,000,Page 391,13-16,A Look to the FutureThe C

10、hallenge of Keeping Pace,Pace of business is now faster To stay competitive, new technologies must be incorporated Increased use of RAD and prototyping Increased use of outside consulting,Page 392,13-17,Discussion Questions (Page 1 of 2),What is a system? What are the six phases of the systems life cycle? Why do corporations undergo this process? What are the tools used in the analysis phase? What is top-down analysis? How is it used? Describe each type of system conversion. Which is the most commonly used?,Page 401