System Analysis and Design - Overview
System Analysis and Design - Overview
Systems analysis
Systems design
Systems Analysis
It is a process of collecting and interpreting facts, identifying the problems, and
decomposition of a system into its components.
System analysis is conducted for the purpose of studying a system or its parts in
order to identify its objectives. It is a problem solving technique that improves the
system and ensures that all the components of the system work efficiently to
accomplish their purpose.
Systems Design
It is a process of planning a new business system or replacing an existing system by
defining its components or modules to satisfy the specific requirements. Before
planning, you need to understand the old system thoroughly and determine how
computers can best be used in order to operate efficiently.
Systems
Processes
Technology
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What is a System?
The word System is derived from Greek word Systema, which means an organized
relationship between any set of components to achieve some common cause or
objective.
Constraints of a System
For example, traffic management system, payroll system, automatic library system,
human resources information system.
Properties of a System
A system has the following properties −
Organization
Interaction
It is defined by the manner in which the components operate with each other.
Interdependence
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Integration
Central Objective
The users must know the main objective of a computer application early in the
analysis for a successful design and conversion.
Elements of a System
The following diagram shows the elements of a system −
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The main aim of a system is to produce an output which is useful for its user.
Inputs are the information that enters into the system for processing.
Processor(s)
Control
Feedback
Environment
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A system should be defined by its boundaries. Boundaries are the limits that
identify its components, processes, and interrelationship when it interfaces
with another system.
Each system has boundaries that determine its sphere of influence and
control.
Types of Systems
The systems can be divided into the following types −
Physical systems are tangible entities. We can touch and feel them.
Physical System may be static or dynamic in nature. For example, desks and
chairs are the physical parts of computer center which are static. A
programmed computer is a dynamic system in which programs, data, and
applications can change according to the user's needs.
An open system must interact with its environment. It receives inputs from
and delivers outputs to the outside of the system. For example, an
information system which must adapt to the changing environmental
conditions.
A closed system does not interact with its environment. It is isolated from
environmental influences. A completely closed system is rare in reality.
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Permanent System persists for long time. For example, business policies.
Temporary System is made for specified time and after that they are
demolished. For example, A DJ system is set up for a program and it is
dissembled after the program.
Natural systems are created by the nature. For example, Solar system,
seasonal system.
Manufactured System is the man-made system. For example, Rockets, dams,
trains.
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Machine System is where human interference is neglected. All the tasks are
performed by the machine. For example, an autonomous robot.
Systems Models
Schematic Models
A schematic model is a 2-D chart that shows system elements and their
linkages.
Different arrows are used to show information flow, material flow, and
information feedback.
A flow system model shows the orderly flow of the material, energy, and
information that hold the system together.
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Categories of Information
There are three categories of information related to managerial levels and the
decision managers make.
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Strategic Information
Managerial Information
Operational information
This type of information is required by low management for daily and short
term planning to enforce day-to-day operational activities. For example,
keeping employee attendance records, overdue purchase orders, and current
stocks available.
It is achieved with the aid of Data Processing Systems (DPS).
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