Systems Analysis & Design
Tag Archive: Problem Analysis
Purpose of phase is to:
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Study existing system & analyse findings.
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Will the benefit of solving the problem exceed costs of building system?
Tasks:
2.1 Understand the problem domain
2.2 Analyse problems & opportunities
2.3 Analyse business processes
2.4 Establish system improvement objectives
2.5 Update or refine the Project Plan
2.6 Communicate findings & recommendations
Feasibility Checkpoint: Go or NO-GO?
Participants:
- System Owners
- Project Managers
- System Analysts
- System Users
Deliverables:
- A Set of System Improvement Objectives (grading criteria)
DO NOT define I/Ps, O/Ps or processes during this phase as further understanding of business problems is required.
Reference: SAD pg 82, 175
Framework for the
Application of
Systems
Thinking (representative systems development process).
FAST Phases are more detailsed than the classic phases:
- Scope Definition
- Problem Analysis
- Requirements Analysis
- Logical Design
- Decision Analysis
- Physical Design & Integration
- Construction & Testing
- Installation & Delivery
Reference: SAD pg 71, 79
