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refers to the combination of hardware, software, and services that people use to manage, communicate, and share information.
Information technology (IT)
Step-by-step process for developing high-quality information systems
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND
DESIGN
is a set of related
components that produces specific
results.
system
five key componentS
Hardware, Software
,
Data,
Processes, and People
is the physical layer of the information
system
Moore’s Law
Hardware
the programs that control the hardware and
produce the desired information or results
System Software
Application Software
Software
Tables store data
Linked tables work together to supply data
Data
Describe the tasks and business functions that
users, managers, and IT staff members to
perform to achieve specific results
Processes
Stakeholders
Users or end users
People
Information systems that support company-wide operations
and data management requirements
Enterprise Computing
Transaction processing (TP) systems
process data generated by day-to-day
business operations
Transaction
Processing
Provide job-related information
support to users at all levels of a
company
Business Support
Uses a large database called a
knowledge base
Knowledge Management
Technology that improves
productivity
User Productivity
the personal digital assistant
enhanced with artificial intelligence
and machine learning capabilities
Digital Assistants
Most large companies require systems that combine
transaction processing, business support,
knowledge management, and user productivity
features
Systems Integration
Develop long-range strategic plans, which define
the company’s overall mission and goals
Top Managers
Provide direction, necessary resources, and
performance feedback to supervisors and team
leaders
Middle Managers and Knowledge Workers
Oversee operational employees and carry out
day-to-day functions
Supervisors and Team Leaders
Rely on TP systems to enter and receive data
they need to perform their jobs
Operational Employees
MODELING
Business model
Requirements
model
Data
model
Object
model
Network
model
Process
model
SYSTEMS ANALYST
Investigates, analyzes, designs, develops,
installs, evaluates, and maintains a company’s information systems.
Helps develop IT systems that support business requirements
Role
Technical Knowledge
Communication Skills
Business Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Education
Certification
Knowledge, skills and Education
Companies will need systems analysts to apply new
information technology, and the explosion in e-commerce
will fuel IT job growth
Career Opportunities
What’s important?
Job Titles
Company Organization
Company Size
Salary
,
Location and Future Growth
Corporate Culture
what is
swot analysis
refers to the reasons, or
justification, for a proposal
Business Case
Strategic Plan
Top Managers
User Requests
Information Technology Department
Existing Systems and Data
Internal Factors
Technology
Suppliers
Customers
Competitors
The Economy
Government
External factors
economic
technical
operational
types of feasibility
Study the systems request and recommend specific
action
Preliminary Investigation
Overview
SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS MUST BE COMPLETED ON TIME, WITHIN BUDGET, MEET
REQUIREMENTS, AND SATISFY USERS
WHAT SHAPES A PROJECT?
WHAT IS A PROJECT TRIANGLE
COST
,
SCOPE
,
TIME
GOOD LEADERSHIP
IS
ESSENTIAL
WHAT DOES A PROJECT MANAGER DO?
IDENTIFY ALL PROJECT TASKS AND ESTIMATE
THE COMPLETION TIME AND COST OF EACH
PROJECT PLANNING
CREATE A SPECIFIC TIMETABLE THAT SHOWS
TASKS, TASK DEPENDENCIES, AND CRITICAL
TASKS THAT MIGHT DELAY THE PROJECT
PROJECT SCHEDULING
GUIDING, SUPERVISING, AND
COORDINATING THE PROJECT TEAM’S
WORKLOAD
PROJECT MONITORING
CREATE REGULAR PROGRESS REPORTS TO
MANAGEMENT, USERS, AND THE PROJECT
TEAM ITSELF
PROJECT REPORTING
DEVELOPED BY MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT HENRY L. GANTT ALMOST 100 YEARS AGO
WHAT IS A GANTT CHART?
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