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Lecture 2 - Introduction To System Analysis Design

This lecture introduces the principles of systems analysis and design, emphasizing their importance in system development and the role of the system analyst. It outlines the processes of system analysis and design, the skills required for a system analyst, and identifies various stakeholders involved in information systems. The lecture also highlights the challenges faced in systems analysis and design due to dynamic problem domains and evolving technology.

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Lecture 2 - Introduction To System Analysis Design

This lecture introduces the principles of systems analysis and design, emphasizing their importance in system development and the role of the system analyst. It outlines the processes of system analysis and design, the skills required for a system analyst, and identifies various stakeholders involved in information systems. The lecture also highlights the challenges faced in systems analysis and design due to dynamic problem domains and evolving technology.

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INTRODUCTION TO

SYSTEM ANALYSIS & DESIGN


LECTURE 02

MR. ALFRED EDWIN WORTHINGTON


LEARNING OUTCOMES
End of this lecture you will be able to learn ,

❑ LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of systems analysis and

design and their importance for system development.

❑ LO2: Describe the role of the system analyst in the process of systems analysis

and design.

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❖ WHAT IS SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN?

❖ PURPOSE OF SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

❖ ROLE OF SYSTEM ANALYST


CONTENT ❖ SKILLS REQUIRED FOR A SYSTEM ANALYST

❖ WHO ARE STAKEHOLDERS?

❖ INFORMATION SYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS


SYSTEM ANALYSIS
1. Process of

a. collecting and interpreting facts

b. identifying the problems

c. decomposing system into its components.

2. To identify system’s objectives.

3. Improves the system

4. Ensures that all the components of the system work efficiently to accomplish their purpose.

Analysis specifies what the system should do. 4


SYSTEM DESIGN
➢Process of
• planning a new business system or

• replacing an existing system by defining its components or modules to satisfy


the specific requirements.

Design focuses on how to accomplish the


objective of the system.
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SYSTEM ANALYSIS & DESIGN
System Analysis and Design (SAD) mainly focuses on:

o Systems

o Processes

o Technology

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STAGES IN BUILDING AN IMPROVED SYSTEM
✓ Systems analysis and design is a step-by-
step process for developing high-quality
information systems.

✓ These information systems can be :

• Used internally within the organization

• Sold commercially via mail/web order


or retail store

• embedded in products 7
WHAT MAKES SYSTEMS ANALYSIS & DESIGN
A DIFFICULT ACTIVITY?

▪ Problem domains are dynamic.

▪ Requires interdisciplinary knowledge and skills.

▪ Systems Analyst’s knowledge base is continually expanding.

▪ Technology evolves.

▪ Working with people.

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Who is System ➢The person who studies the problems

Analyst? and needs of a system and looks for


improvement opportunities.
A business analyst is a systems analyst
who specializes in business problem
WHO IS A BUSINESS
analysis and focuses on business
ANALYST?
context system development.
WHAT DOES A SYSTEMS ANALYST DO?

❖ Studies the problems and needs of an organization looking for improvement

opportunities for:

• increasing revenue/profit

• decreasing costs

• improving quality of service


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ROLE OF SYSTEM ANALYST
Key role in developing information systems
1. Analyzing the business situation
2. Identifying opportunities for improvements
3. Designing an information system to implement the improvements
4. Interacting with Technical specialists (DBAs, network admins, programmers),
Businesspeople (users, managers, steering committee), vendors and
consultants.

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ROLE OF SYSTEM
ANALYST
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR A SYSTEM ANALYST
o Working knowledge of information technology
o Computer programming experience & expertise
o General business knowledge
o Problem-solving skills
o Interpersonal communication skills
o Flexibility and adaptability
o Character and ethics
WHO ARE A person, group or organization that
has interest or concern in the
STAKEHOLDERS? Information System.

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INFORMATION SYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS
System Sponsors

❖Pay for the system to be built and maintained.

❖Provide that justification for the system and determine policies for its use.

❖May also be system users.

❖ Generally, come from the ranks of executives or managers.


INFORMATION SYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS
System Users

• Actually, use the system on a regular basis to support the operation and

management of the organization.

• Systems users come from all levels of the organization.

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INFORMATION SYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS
System Analysts

o Determine the requirements that must be met by the system to meets the needs of
the customers, sponsors, and users.

Systems Designers

o Technical specialists who select appropriate technologies and may the essential
requirements into practical requirements.

System Builders

o Technical specialists who build, test, and deliver the system. 18


o What is system analysis and design?

o Purpose of system analysis and design

o Role of system analyst


SUMMARY o Skills required for a system analyst

o Who are stakeholders?

o Information system stakeholders


THANK YOU
Email: [email protected]

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