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Chapter 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
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Version 2 – 18th December 2015
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Prescribed Text and recommended readings
Rosenblatt, H. J. (2016), Systems Analysis and Design.11th Edition, Cengage Learning, Boston MA
Robertson, S. and Robertson, J. (2013), Mastering the Requirements Process: Getting Requirements Right, 3rd Edition, Addison Wesley, Upper Saddle River, NJ
IIBA (2015), Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, BABOK Version 3.0, International Institute of Business Analysis, http://www.iiba.org/BABOKGuide.aspx
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Learning Objectives
Describe the impact of information technology
Define systems analysis and design and the role of a systems analyst
Define an information system and describe its components
Explain how to use business profiles and models
Explain Internet business strategies and relationships, including B2C and B2B
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Learning Objectives cont.…
Identify various types of information systems and explain who uses them
Distinguish among structured analysis, object-oriented analysis, and agile methods
Explain the waterfall model, and how it has evolved
Discuss the role of the information technology department and the systems analysts who work there
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Introduction
Information helps companies:
Increase productivity
Deliver quality products and services
Maintain customer loyalty
Make sound decisions
Use of information technology is vital for organizational success
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FIGURE 1-1 These headlines show the enormous impact of information technology on our lives.
What Is Information Technology?
Information Technology (IT)
Combination of hardware, software and services
Used:
to manage
To Access
To communicate, and
To share information
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FIGURE 1-2 An employee clocking in with a punch card in 1953.
ClassicStock.com/Superstock
What Is Information Technology? Cont.….
Changing Nature of Information Technology
Change is dramatic and continuous
Advances influence change in business organizations
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FIGURE 1-2 An employee clocking in with a punch card in 1953.
ClassicStock.com/Superstock
Systems Analysis and Design
Systems Analysis and Design is a Step-by-step process for developing high-quality information systems
Then what is an Information systems?
An Information Systems is a combination of:
Technology
people, and
data to perform certain business functions
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What Does a Systems Analyst Do?
Plans, develops, and maintains information systems
Manages IT projects, including tasks, resources, schedules, and costs
Conducts meetings, delivers presentations, and writes memos, reports, and documentation
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Information system components
A System is a set of related components that produces specific results
A Mission-critical systems are vital to a company’s operations
For example, an order processing system
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Information system components
All systems require input data
For example, a computer receives data when a key is pressed
Data consist of Basic facts
Information is Data, transformed into output that is valuable to the users
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Information system components
An information system has five key components:
Hardware
Software
Data
Processes and
people
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FIGURE 1-5 An information
system needs these components.
Information System Components
Hardware
Physical layer of the information system
Moore’s Law was integral to the development of hardware
Software
Controls hardware
System software
Application software
Horizontal system
Vertical system
Legacy system
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FIGURE 1-6 Server farms provide the enormous power and speed that modern IT systems need.
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Information System Components
Data
Stored in tables
Processes
Describe the tasks and business functions performed to achieve specific results
People
Stakeholders: Individuals interested in an information system
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FIGURE 1-7 In a typical payroll system, data is stored in separate tables that are linked to form an overall database.
Business Today
Influenced by:
Rapidly increasing globalization
Technology integration for seamless information access
Rapid growth of cloud-based computing and services
All trends are Internet-centric
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Business Today
The Internet Model
Ecommerce (electronic commerce)
User interface - Enables communication between a data-base management software and a web-based server
Mobile devices interact with the system using apps
Sectors
B2C (business-to-customer)
B2B (business-to-business)
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Business Today
B2C (Business-to-Customer)
In a single convenient session, customers can:
Do research and compare prices and features
Check availability and arrange delivery
Choose payment methods
B2B (Business-to-Business)
Ecommerce was initially carried out using electronic data interchange (EDI)
Most firms use supply chain management (SCM) software, which helps businesses manage inventory levels, costs, alternate suppliers
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Modeling Business Operations
Business Profile
Overview of a company’s mission, functions, organization, products, services, customers, suppliers, competitors, constraints, and future direction
Business Process
Specific set of transactions, events, and results that can be described and documented
Business process model (BPM)
Business process modeling notation (BPMN)
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Modeling Business Operations
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FIGURE 1-8 A simple business model might consist of an event, three processes, and a result.
FIGURE 1-9 This sample uses business process modeling notation (BPMN) to represent the same events, processes, and workflow shown in Figure 1-8.
Source: Drawio.com
Business Information Systems
Current Method
All employees use office productivity systems
Operations users require decision support systems
Systems are defined by their functions and features
Enterprise Computing
Supports company-wide operations and data management requirements
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems provide cost-effective support for users and managers throughout the company
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Business Information Systems
Transaction Processing (TP) Systems
Processes data generated by day-to-day business operations
Examples - Customer order processing, accounts receivable, and warranty claim processing
Business Support Systems
Provide job-related information support to users at all levels of a company
Can work hand-in-hand with a TP system
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FIGURE 1-11 A single sales transaction consists of six separate tasks, which the TP system processes as a group.
Business Information Systems
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Radio frequency identification (RFID)
Uses high-frequency radio waves to track physical objects
Knowledge Management
Uses a knowledge base and inference rules
Knowledge base: Large database that allows users to find information by entering keywords
Inference rules: Identify data patterns and relationships
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FIGURE 1-12 With an RFID tag, items can be tracked and monitored throughout the shipping process.
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Business Information Systems
User Productivity Systems
Technology that improves productivity
Groupware: Enables data sharing and coordination of efforts
Systems Integration
Combination of transaction processing, business support, knowledge management, and user productivity features
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What Information Do Users Need?
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FIGURE 1-14 A typical organizational model identifies business functions and organizational levels.
What Information Do Users Need?
Top Managers
Use IT to develop long-range strategic plans
Require information such as economic forecasts, technology trends, competitive threats, and governmental issues
Middle Managers and Knowledge Workers
Middle managers provide direction, resources, and performance feedback to supervisors and team leaders
Require more detailed information than top managers
Knowledge workers provide support for the organization’s basic functions
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What Information Do Users Need?
Supervisors and Team Leaders
Oversee operational employees and carry out day-to-day functions
Require decision support information, knowledge management systems, and user productivity systems
Operational Employees
Rely on TP systems to enter and receive data they need to perform their jobs
Empowered to handle tasks and make decisions that were assigned previously to supervisors
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Systems Development Tools
Modeling
Graphical representation of a concept or process
Business model
Data model
Object model
Network model
Process model
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FIGURE 1-15 Microsoft Visio allows you to drag and drop various symbols and connect them to show a business process.
Source: Microsoft Visio 2010
Systems Development Tools
Prototyping
Early working version of an information system
Disadvantage - Important decisions might be made before business or IT issues are thoroughly understood
A prototype based on careful fact-finding and modeling techniques can be an extremely valuable tool
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Systems Development Tools
Computer-Aided Systems Engineering (CASE) Tools
Known as computer-aided software engineering
Provide an overall framework for systems development
Support design methodologies
Structured analysis
Object-oriented analysis
Generate program code
Speeds the implementation process
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Systems Development Methods
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Structured Analysis
Object-Oriented (O-O) Analysis
Agile/Adaptive Methods
Systems Development Methods
Structured Analysis
Time-tested and easy to understand
Uses the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
Based on predictive approach
Process-centered technique
Uses process models to graphically describe a system
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FIGURE 1-18 This Visible Analyst screen shows a process model for a school registration system. The REGISTER STUDENTS process accepts input data from two sources and transforms it into output data.
Source: Visible Systems Corporation
Systems Development Methods
Addresses data organization and structure, relational database design, and user interface issues
The SDLC describes activities and functions that all systems developers perform, regardless of which approach they use
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Systems Development Methods
FIGURE 1-19 Development phases and deliverables are shown in the waterfall model.
The circular symbols indicate interaction among the phases
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Systems Development Methods
Steps in the SDLC Model
Systems planning
Initiated by a systems request
Goal - To perform a preliminary investigation
Feasibility study: Reviews anticipated costs and benefits and recommends a course of action
Systems analysis
Goal – To build a logical model of the new system
Requirements modeling: Analyst investigates business processes and documents the functions to be performed by the new system
Deliverable - System requirements document
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Systems Development Methods
Systems design
Goal – To create a physical model that satisfies all documented requirements
User interface is designed and application architecture is determined
Outputs, inputs, and processes are identified
Deliverable - System design specification
Management and user involvement is critical
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Systems Development Methods
Systems implementation
New system is constructed, programs are written, tested, and documented, and the system is installed
Deliverable - A completely functional and documented information system
Includes systems evaluation
Systems support and security
IT staff maintains, enhances, and protects the system
A well-designed system must be secure, reliable, maintainable, and scalable
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Systems Development Methods
Object-Oriented Analysis
Combines data and the processes that act on the data into objects
Object: Member of a class, which possesses properties
O-O methodology provides easy transition to O-O programming languages like Java
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FIGURE 1-20 The PERSON class includes INSTRUCTOR and STUDENT objects, which have their own properties and inherited
properties.
Systems Development Methods
FIGURE 1-21 In a typical O-O development model, planning, analysis, and design tasks interact continuously to generate prototypes that can be tested.
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Systems Development Methods
Agile Methods
Involve building and constantly adjusting a series of prototypes to user requirements
Use a spiral model
Spiral model: Series of iterations based on user feedback
Feedback from prior steps is incorporated in each incremental step
Allow developers to be more flexible and responsive
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Systems Development Methods
Disadvantages
Riskier than traditional methods
Weak documentation and blurred lines of accountability
Lack of emphasis on the larger business picture
Other Development Methods
Joint application development (JAD)
Focuses on team-based fact-finding
Rapid application development (RAD)
A compressed version of the entire development process
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The Information Technology Department
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FIGURE 1-23 Depending on its size, an IT department might have separate organizational units for these functions, or they might be combined into a smaller number of teams.
The Information Technology Department
Application Development
Systems are developed by teams consisting of users, managers, and IT staff members
Systems Support and Security
Provides vital protection and maintenance services
User Support
Provides users with technical information, training, and productivity support
Known as a help desk
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The Information Technology Department
Database Administration
Involves data design, management, security, backup, and access systems
Network Administration
Includes hardware and software maintenance, support, and security
Web Support
Web support specialists design and construct Web pages
Monitor traffic and manage hardware and software
Link Web-based applications information systems to the company’s information systems
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The Information Technology Department
Quality Assurance (QA)
QA team reviews and tests all applications and systems changes to verify specifications and software quality standards
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The Systems Analyst
Investigates, analyzes, designs, develops, installs, evaluates, and maintains a company’s information systems
Constantly interacts with users and managers within and outside the organization
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The Systems Analyst
Roles
Acts a translators to managers and programmers
A company’s best line of defense in an IT disaster
Most valuable skill - The ability to listen
Seeks feedback from users to ensure that systems do not deviate from accomplishing set objectives
Knowledge, Skills, and Education
Technical knowledge
Communication and business skills
Critical thinking skills
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The Systems Analyst
Education - A college degree in information systems, science, or business
Some IT experience is required
Certification
Helps IT professionals learn new skills and gain recognition for their efforts
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The Systems Analyst
Career Opportunities
Companies will need systems analysts to apply new information technology
Explosion in e-commerce will fuel IT job growth
Important factors:
Job titles
Company/organization
Company size
Salary, location and future Growth
Corporate culture
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Trends in Information Technology
IT is one of the fastest evolving industries
Knowledge of current trends is vital to a systems analyst
Key trends:
Agile methods
Cloud computing
Mobile devices and apps
IT firms now offer a mix of products, services, and support
Social media
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Chapter Summary
IT - Combination of hardware and software resources
Used by companies to manage, access, communicate, and share information
Essential components of an information system
Hardware, software, data, processes, and people
Successful companies offer a mix of products, technical and financial services, consulting, and customer support
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Chapter Summary cont.….
Types of information systems
Enterprise computing systems, transaction processing systems, business support systems, knowledge management systems, or user productivity systems
Organization structure includes top managers, middle managers and knowledge workers, supervisors and team leaders, and operational employees
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Chapter Summary cont.….
Systems analysts use modelling, prototyping, and computer-aided systems engineering (CASE) tools
Popular system development approaches
Structured analysis, object-oriented analysis, and agile methods
In addition to technical knowledge, a systems analyst must understand the business, think critically, and communicate effectively
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