Objectives: Introduction Over View of System Analysis and Design
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| 3.9 Conducting the Investigation The data that the analysts collect during preliminary investigations are gathered through two primary methods reviewing documents and interviewing selected company personnel. 3.9.1 Reviewing Organization Documents The analysts conducting the investigation first learn about the organization involved in, or affected by, the project. For example, to review an inventory systems proposal means knowing first how the inventory department operates and who the managers and supervisors are Analysts can usually learn these details by examining organization charts and studying written operating procedures. The procedures describe how the inventory process should operate and identify the most important steps involved in receiving, managing, and dispensing stock. 3.9.2 Conducting Interviews Written documents tell the analysts how the systems should operate, but they may not include enough detail to allow a decision to be made about the merits of a systems proposal, nor do they present user views about current operations. To learn these details, analysts use interviews. Interviews allow analysts to learn more about the nature of the project request and the reason for submitting it. To accomplish the purpose of the interviews, analysts must be sure to emphasize the request and the problem it addresses. In other words, interviews should provide details that further explain the project and show whether assistance is merited economically, operationally, and technically. Working out a solution to the situation comes later, during the detailed investigation. Usually, preliminary investigation interviews involve only management and supervisory personnel. 3.10 Testing Project Feasibility Preliminary investigations examine project feasibility, the likelihood the system will be useful to the organization. Three tests of feasibility-all equally important-are studied operational, technical and financial. Download 0.94 Mb. Share with your friends:
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