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  For courses in Systems Analysis and Design, Structured   A clear presentation of information, organised around the systems development life cycle model   This briefer version of the authors’ highly successful Modern System Analysis and Design is a clear presentation of information, organised around the systems development life cycle model. Designed for courses needing a streamlined approach to the material due to course duration, lab assignments, or special projects, it emphasises current changes in systems analysis and design, and shows the concepts in action through illustrative fictional cases. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, Global Edition

• Title


• Copyright


• Contents


• Preface


• PART I Foundations for Systems Development


• Chapter 1 The Systems Development Environment


• What Is Information Systems Analysis and Design?


• Systems Analysis and Design: Core Concepts


• Systems


• Definition of a System and Its Parts


• Important System Concepts


• A Modern Approach to Systems Analysis and Design


• Your Role in Systems Development


• Developing Information Systems and the Systems Development Life Cycle


• Phase 1: Systems Planning and Selection


• Phase 2: Systems Analysis


• Phase 3: Systems Design


• Phase 4: Systems Implementation and Operation


• Alternative Approaches to Development


• Prototyping


• Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) Tools


• Joint Application Design


• Rapid Application Development


• Participatory Design


• Agile Methodologies


• Key Points Review


• Key Terms Checkpoint


• Review Questions


• Problems and Exercises


• Discussion Questions


• Case Problems


• References


• Chapter 2 The Sources of Software


• Introduction


• Systems Acquisition


• Outsourcing


• Sources of Software


• Choosing Off-the-Shelf Software


• Reuse


• Key Points Review


• Key Terms Checkpoint


• Review Questions


• Problems and Exercises


• Field Exercises


• Case: Petrie Electronics


• References


• Chapter 3 Managing the Information Systems Project


• Pine Valley Furniture Company Background


• Managing the Information Systems Project


• Initiating the Project


• Planning the Proje