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This document provides an introduction to information systems and the role of the system analyst. It discusses what an information system is and its key components, including input, processing, output, feedback, and control. It also describes the characteristics and components of a system in general. The document outlines the qualifications, skills, roles, and nature of work for a systems analyst, which involves problem solving, communication, and ensuring ethical and effective systems. It categorizes different types of information systems at the strategic, managerial, and operational levels of an organization.

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Lecture 1 of Sad

This document provides an introduction to information systems and the role of the system analyst. It discusses what an information system is and its key components, including input, processing, output, feedback, and control. It also describes the characteristics and components of a system in general. The document outlines the qualifications, skills, roles, and nature of work for a systems analyst, which involves problem solving, communication, and ensuring ethical and effective systems. It categorizes different types of information systems at the strategic, managerial, and operational levels of an organization.

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Chapter 1

Introduction to
Information Systems and
the role of System Analyst.
The importance of Information Systems

 An information system is a set of people , procedures


and resources that:
 collect
 transform
 disseminates
information in an organization.

 Information is used for better management

 Companies cannot operate any more without


automated information systems
The System Concept
System:
A group of interrelated components or
interacting elements link together according to a
plan to reach a specific objective.

Characteristics of System:-

1)ORGANIZATION
2)INTERACTION
3)INTERDEPENDENCE
4)INTEGRATION
5)CENTRAL OBJECTIVE
Components of System

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input
processing
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output - Boundaries
feedback
control
Components of an Information System

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Systems Analyst
 Systems analysts act as:
 Outside consultants to businesses.
 Supporting experts within a business.
 Analysts are problem solvers, and require
communication skills.
 Analysts must be ethical with users and
customers.
Skills Of System Analyst:-

1) INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
a) Communication
b) Understanding
c) Teaching
d) Selling

2) Technical Skills
a) Creativity
b) Problem solving
c) Project Management
d) Questioning Attitude & Inquiring Mind
Qualification Of System Analyst

1)A background in system theory and


organization behavior.
2)Familiarity with the inner working of
major application areas such as financial,
accounting, marketing etc.
3)Competence in tools and practical
knowledge of one or more programming
language or a database language.
ROLES OF SYSTEM ANALYST

1)System Analysis Only.


2)System Analysis and Design.
3)System Analysis, Design and
Programming.
Nature of Analysis and Design

Systems analysis and design is a systematic


approach to:
 Identifying problems and objectives.
 Analyzing the information flows in organizations.
 Designing computerized information systems to
solve a problem.
Categories of Information Systems

Strategic
Level
(Executive support system)

Managerial
Level
(Management Information system,
Decision support system)

Operational Level
(Transaction Processing system)

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