Business System Analysis

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What are the two major components of system development?

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System Analysis and System Design

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What is the purpose of system analysis?

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To examine a business situation with the intent of improving it through better procedures and methods.

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What is system design?

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The process of planning a new business system or one to replace or complement an existing system.

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What are the three basic implications of the study of systems concepts?

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1. A system must have structure and behavior designed to achieve a predetermined objective. 2. Interrelationships and interdependence must exist among the components. 3. The objectives of the organization as a whole have a higher priority than the objectives of its subsystems.

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What are the characteristics of a system?

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Organization, Interaction, Interdependence, Integration, Central Objective.

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What does 'Organization' imply in the context of a system?

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It implies structure and order, helping to achieve objectives.

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What is meant by 'Interaction' in a system?

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The manner in which each component functions with other components of the system.

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What does 'Interdependence' mean in a system?

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Parts of the organization or computer system depend on one another and are coordinated according to a plan.

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What is 'Integration' in a system?

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The holism of systems, where parts work together within the system to achieve a central objective.

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What is the 'Central Objective' of a system?

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The main goal that users must know early in the analysis for successful design and conversion.