3.

SYSTEM ANALYSIS

Systems analysis is a process of collecting factual data, understand the

processes involved, identifying problems and recommending feasible

suggestions for improving the system functioning. This involves studying

the business processes, gathering operational data, understand the

information flow, finding out bottlenecks and evolving solutions for

overcoming the weaknesses of the system so as to achieve the

organizational goals. System Analysis also includes sub dividing of complex

process involving the entire system, identification of data store and manual

processes.

The major objectives of systems analysis are to find answers for each

business process: What is being done, how is it being done, who is doing it,

when is he doing it, why is it being done and how can it be improved? It is

more of a thinking process and involves the creative skills of the System

Analyst. It attempts to give birth to a new efficient system that satisfies

the current needs of the user and has scope for future growth within the

organizational constraints. The result of this process is a logical system

design. Systems analysis is an iterative process that continues until a

preferred and acceptable solution emerges.

System analysis and design is a process that many companies use to

evaluate particular business situations and develop ways to improve them

through more optimal methods. Companies may use this process to

reshape their organization or meet business objectives related to growth

and profitability. System analysis and design also typically emphasize how

systems act, their relationships to other subsystems and the ability of both
to meet a specific goal. This often involves analyzing a system's

performance and the quality of its output.

System analysis refers to the process of gathering data, interpreting

information, identifying issues and using the results to recommend or

develop possible system improvements. During this stage, companies may

also evaluate future business needs and how improvements may answer

them. System design involves the process in which an organization, in an

appropriate situation, develops a newer system or strategy to complement

or replace an existing one. This design and development cycle includes

planning, analysis, design, implementation and maintenance.

The most common benefit of system analysis and design is improving

upon a previous system and enjoying increased operational efficiency.

Here's a list of other benefits you and your employing organization may

enjoy from this practice:

• Enabling comprehension of complicated structures

• Allowing for better management of any business changes

• Aligning the organization with its environment and strategic priorities

• Minimizing IT issues and reducing the workload of IT employees

• Reducing costs in certain areas, saving the organization money and

resources for use in other departments

• Identifying potential risks and threats to the processes before they arise

• Improving the overall quality of the system

• Improving the usability of the system by employees

• Increasing productivity and customer satisfaction