Steps in System Analysis and Design
When the objectives of the information system are finalized,
as the first step towards development, it is necessary to analyze the existing
system. Such an analysis helps in achieving the following:
- Understanding
the existing system.
- Understanding
the objectives achieved by the existing system.
- Evaluating
the system for computerization and its placement in the total MIS design.
- Knowing
whether the system is feasible technically and operationally.
- Are
the information needs fully justified?
- If so,
is the cost of the system design justified to increase the value of the
information?