1 Chapter 1: The World of the Modern Systems Analyst Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 1 Learning Objectives Explain the key role of a systems analyst in business Describe the various types of systems an analyst might work on Explain the importance of technical, people, and business skills for an analyst Explain why ethical behavior is crucial for a systems analyst’s career Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 2 1 Learning Objectives (continued) Describe the many types of technology an analyst needs to understand Describe various job titles and places of employment where analysis and design work is done Discuss the analyst’s role in strategic planning for an organization Describe the analyst’s role in a system development project Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 3 1 Overview Information Systems Crucial to success of modern business organizations Constantly being developed to make business more competitive Impact productivity and profits Keys to successful systems development Thorough systems analysis and design Understanding what business requires Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 4 1 Overview (continued) Systems analysis – what system should do Systems design – how components of information system should be physically implemented Systems analyst – uses analysis and design techniques to solve business problems with information technology Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 5 1 The Analyst as a Business Problem Solver Has computer technology knowledge and programming expertise Understands business problems Uses logical methods for solving problems Has fundamental curiosity Wants to make things better Is more of a business problem solver than technical programmer Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World, 3rd Edition 6 Analyst’s Approach to Problem Solving 1 Research and understand the pr

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