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Chapter 1: Systems Development Environment Avimanyu Datta, Department of Information Systems, College of Business, Washington State University Learning Objectives Define information systems analysis and design. Discuss the modern approach to systems analysis and design that combines both process and data views of systems. Describe the role of the systems analyst in information systems development. 1.2 Learning Objectives (continued) Describe three types of information systems: Transaction Processing Systems (TPS) Management Information Systems (MIS) Decision Support Systems (DSS). Describe the information systems development life cycle (SDLC). 1.3 Learning Objectives (continued) Discuss alternatives to the systems development life cycle, including a description of the role of computer aided software engineering (CASE) tools in systems development. 1.4 Chapter Preview Systems Analysis is a proven method to help business utilize information to its fullest capacity. Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Central to Information Systems Development 1.5 What is Information Systems Analysis and Design? A method used by companies to create and maintain systems that perform basic business functions Main goal is to improve employee efficiency by applying software solutions to key business tasks A structured approach must be used in order to ensure success 1.6 What is Information Systems Analysis and Design? (continued) Systems Analyst performs analysis and design based upon: Understanding of organization’s objectives, structure and processes Knowledge of how to exploit information technology for advantage Fig 1-1 illustrates the Systems Development Life Cycle, a four-phased approach used throughout this text. 1.7 1.8 Systems Analysis and Design: Core Concepts Major goal: to improve organizational systems by developing or acquiring application software and training employees in its use Application software, or a system, supports organizational functions or processes. 1.