Modern Systems Analysis & Design Chapter 06 Graded
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Characteristics of a Good Systems Analyst:
1. Impertinence: Ability to question established norms and assumptions.
2. Impartiality: Objectivity in analyzing user needs and system requirements.
3. Relax Constraints: Encouragement of creat...
Modern Systems Analysis & Design Chapter 06 Graded A+
Characteristics of a Good Systems Analyst:
1. Impertinence: Ability to question established norms and assumptions.
2. Impartiality: Objectivity in analyzing user needs and system requirements.
3. Relax Constraints: Encouragement of creative solutions without immediate limitations.
4. Attention to Detail: Careful consideration of every aspect of systems and requirements.
5. Reframing: Ability to see problems from different perspectives for innovative solutions.
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Deliverables for the Requirements Determination Subphase:
1. Information Collected from Users: Interview transcripts, observation notes, meeting minutes.
2. Existing Written Information: Business mission statements, sample forms and reports, procedure
manuals, job descriptions, training manuals, flowcharts, consultant reports.
3. Computer-Based Information: Results from Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions, CASE repository
contents, reports of existing systems, and outputs from system prototypes.
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Traditional Methods of Collecting System Requirements:
- Individual interviews with stakeholders.
- Group interviews to gather collective insights.
- Direct observation of workers in their environment.
- Reviewing business documents relevant to the system.
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Guidelines for Successful Interviews:
, 1. Avoid phrasing questions to imply right or wrong answers.
2. Listen attentively, and take notes if permissible.
3. Type up notes within 48 hours post-interview.
4. Do not set expectations regarding the new system.
5. Seek diverse perspectives to gather comprehensive feedback.
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Types of Questions in Interviews:
- Open-Ended Questions: Allow respondents to provide detailed responses without predetermined
answers.
- Close-Ended Questions: Ask respondents to choose from a predefined set of responses.
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Advantages of Group Interviewing:
1. More efficient use of time compared to individual interviews.
2. Enables participants to collaboratively agree/disagree and build on ideas.
Primary Disadvantage of Group Interviewing:
- Difficulty in scheduling due to coordinating multiple participants.
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Nominal Group Technique (NGT):
A structured decision-making method where group members generate ideas, share them with the entire
group, and then discuss and rank the suggestions.
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