Slides ch01 BUSI3213
Slides ch01 BUSI3213
Chapter 1
Edition
Overview
This text is about developing information
systems that solve an organization need.
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Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 6th Edition
Overview (continued)
Computer application (app) –
A computer software program that executes on
a computing device to carry out a specific set
of functions
Modest scope
Information system –
a set of interrelated components that collects,
processes, stores, and provides as output the
information needed to complete business tasks
Broader in scope than “app”
Includes database and related manual processes
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Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 6th Edition
Overview (continued)
Project –
a planned undertaking that has a beginning and
end and that produces some definite result
Used to develop an information system
Requires knowledge of systems analysis and
systems design tools and techniques
Systems design –
Activities that enable a person to define and
describe in detail the system that solves the
need
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Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 6th Edition
Overview (continued)
System development lifecycle (SDLC) – the
entire process consisting of all activities required to
build, launch, and maintain an information system
Identify the problem or need and obtain approval
Plan and monitor the project
Discover and understand the details of the problem or
need
Design the system components that solve the problem or
satisfy the need
Build, test, and integrate system components
Complete system tests and then deploy the solution
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