Systems Analysis and DesignThis text is now available packaged with a HyperCase disk (original, hypertext-based software created by the authors). This innovative software allows students first-hand experience with a business and organizational structure. Students will interview employees, observe office dynamics and practices, analyze prototypes, and review existing systems. All activities are conducted within a business simulation called "Maple Ridge Engineering" and are based on real-life consulting experiences. |
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ASSUMING THE ROLE OF THE SYSTEMS ANALYST | 1 |
UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATIONAL STYLE AND | 2 |
The Systems Development Life Cycle | 7 |
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alternatives ANALYSIS PROCESS analyze Anna attributes CHAPTER chart check digit Cher child diagram Chip COBOL columns CONSULTING OPPORTUNITY costs create Customer data dictionary data entry data flow diagram data store database DATE decision maker decision support system decision table decision trees determine DISK display documents elements employees entity entity-relationship diagram equipment errors ESSENTIALS OF DESIGN example Excelerator feedback Gantt chart graph graphical guidelines HYPERCASE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS information system input installed interaction interview Item Joint Application Design LOCATION logical machines maintenance master file method MICRO MICROCOMPUTER Name observation open-ended options organization organizational output package preventive maintenance printed printer problem produce prototype purchase questionnaire questions record rental response sample screen design semistructured shown in Figure structure systems analyst systems proposal tion update user interface vendors