Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 5th Edition by Joseph Valacich, Joey George, Jeff A. Hoffer

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 5th Edition



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Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 5th Edition Joseph Valacich, Joey George, Jeff A. Hoffer
Language: English
Page: 445
Format: pdf
ISBN: 0137067119, 9780137067114
Publisher: Pearson

Preface Our Approach

We have over 40 years' combined teaching experience in systems analysis and design and have used that experience to create Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, a text that emphasizes hands-on, experimental learning. We provide a clear presentation of the concepts, skills, and techniques students need to become effective systems analysts who work with others to create information systems for businesses. We use the systems development life cycle model as an organizing tool throughout the book to provide students with a strong conceptual and systematic framework.

Many systems analysis and design courses involve lab work and outside reading. This means that lecture time can be limited. Based on market research and our own teaching experience, we understand the importance of using a book that combines depth of coverage with brevity. We have created a 10-chapter book that covers key systems analysis and design content without overwhelming students with unnecessary detail.

Systems development is firmly rooted in an organizational context. The successful systems analyst requires a broad understanding of organizations, organizational culture, and operation. Systems development is a practical field. A coverage of current practices as well as accepted concepts and principles are essential in a textbook. Systems development is a profession. Standards of practice, a sense of continuing personal development, ethics, and a respect for and collaboration with the work of others are general themes in the textbook. Systems development has significantly changed with the explosive growth in databases, data driven architecture for systems, and the Internet. Systems development and database management can be and possibly should be taught in a highly coordinated fashion. The Internet has rapidly become a common development platform for database-driven electronic commerce systems. Success in systems analysis and design requires not only skills in methodologies and techniques but also in the management of time, resources, and risks. Thus, learning systems analysis and design requires a thorough understanding of the process as well as the techniques and deliverables of the profession.

A business rather than a technology perspective The role, responsibilities, and mind-set of the systems analyst as well as the systems project manager rather than those of the programmer or business manager The methods and principles of systems development rather than the specific tools or tool-related skills of the field. Audience

The book is written assuming that students have taken an introductory course on computer systems and have experience writing programs in at least one programming language. We review basic system principles for those students who have not been exposed to the material on which systems development methods are based. We also assume that students have a solid background in computing literacy and a general understanding of the core elements of a business, including basic terms associated with the production, marketing, finance, and accounting functions. Organization

Part I, "Foundations for Systems Development," gives an overview of systems development and previews the remainder of the book. Part II, "Systems Planning and Selection," covers how to assess project feasibility and build the baseline project. Part III, "Systems Analysis," covers determining system requirements, process modeling, conceptual modeling, and determining the best design. Part IV, "Systems Design," covers how to design the human interface and databases. Part V, "System Implementation and Operation," covers system implementation, operation, closedown, and system maintenance.

Some of the distinctive features of Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design are

The pedagogical features of Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design reinforce and apply the key content of the book. SDLC Framework

Planning and selection Analysis Design Implementation and operation

Pine Valley Furniture WebStore. A furniture company founded in 1980 has decided to explore electronic commerce as an avenue to increase its market share. Should this company sell its products on-line? How would a team of analysts work together to develop, propose, and implement a plan? Beginning in Chapter 3, we explore the step-by-step process.

Net Search. Each chapter includes a margin feature entitled "Net Search." Students can access prenhall/valacich to link to a specific site related to the topic within the chapter and complete an exercise.

Pine Valley Furniture (PVF). This case is introduced in Chapter 2 and revisited throughout the book. As key systems developmental life cycle concepts are presented, they are applied and illustrated with this illustrative case. For example, in Chapter 2, we explore how PVF implements the purchasing fulfillment system, and in Chapter 3, we explore how PVF implements a customer tracking system. A margin icon identifies the location of the case. A case problem related to PVF is included in the end-of-chapter material.

Broadway Entertainment Company, Inc. (BEC) This fictional video rental and music company is used as an extended case at the end of each chapter, beginning with Chapter 2. Designed to bring the chapter concepts to life, this case illustrates how a company initiates, plans, models, designs, and implements a Web-based customer relationship management system. Discussion questions are included to promote critical thinking and class participation. Suggested solutions to the discussion questions are provided in the Instructor's Resource CD-ROM. End-of-Chapter Material

Key Points Review. This repeats the learning objectives that appear at the opening of the chapter and summarizes the key points related to the objectives.

Review Questions. These test students' understanding of key concepts.

Discussion Questions. These promote class participation and discussion.

Each key term and its definition appears in the margin. A glossary of terms appears at the back of the book. References

To enhance the hands-on learning process, Prentice Hall is planning to package this text with a choice of Visible Analyst, Visio Professional, or Oracle 8i software. Your Prentice Hall sales representative can provide additional information on pricing and ordering. The Supplement Package

The Instructor's Resource CD-ROM features three key components:

The Companion Web site to Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design includes

This video series, prepared by Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Corporation, consists of four video segments, each approximately fifteen minutes in length, that focus on systems analysis and design. Each includes an introduction and prologue from the text authors. Lecture notes and suggestions on how to use the videos are included in the Instructor's Resource Manual. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

BOOK FEATURES:

SDLC Framework

Internet Coverage and Features

Electronic Commerce Application: Pine Valley Furniture WebStore: A furniture company founded in 1980 has decided to explore electronic commerce as an avenue to increase its market share. Should this company sell its products online? How would a team of analysts work together to develop, propose, and implement a plan? Beginning in Chapter 3, we explore the step-by-step process.

Broadway Entertainment Company, Inc.: This end-of-chapter case illustrates how a fictional video and record retailer develops a Web-based customer relationship management system. This case first appears at the end of Chapter 2 and concludes at the end of Chapter 10.

Net Search: Each chapter includes a boxed margin feature entitled "Net Search." Students can access http://www.prenhall.com/valacich to link to a specific site related to the topic within the chapter and complete an exercise.

Three Illustrative Fictional Cases

Pine Valley Furniture: This case is introduced in Chapter 2 and revisited throughout the book. As key concepts are presented, they are applied and illustrated with this case.

Hoosier Burger: Starting in Chapter 5, we use this case of a fast food restaurant to illustrate how analysts would develop and implement an automated food ordering system.

Broadway Entertainment Company, Inc.: This video rental and music company extended case the illustrates key chapter concepts.

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