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The Context of Systems Analysis and Design Methods


This is a book about systems analysis and design as applied to information systems and computer applications. No matter what your chosen occupation or position in any business, you will likely participate in systems analysis and design. Some of you will become the key players in systems analysis and design activities. The rest of you will work with systems analysts as projects come and go in your organizations. This chapter introduces you to information systems from four different perspectives. You will understand the context for systems analysis and design methods when you can:



Define information system and name seven types of information system applications.

Identify different types of stakeholders who use or develop information systems, and give examples of each.

Define the unique role of systems analysts in the development of information systems.

Identify those skills needed to successfully function as an information systems analyst.

Describe current business drivers that influence information systems development.

Describe current technology drivers that influence information systems development.

Briefly describe a simple process for developing information systems.





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