Module 1 - The SDLC Flashcards
System Analyst Roles and Skills
Agents for change and improvement
Applies tech to business problems
Technical skills
Business skills
Analytical skills
Interpersonal skills
Management skills
Ethical skills
The SDLC in order
Idea > Planning > Analysis > Design > Implementation
SDLC: Planning
System request
Feasibility analysis
SDLC: Analysis
Study existing system
Develop new concept
SDLC: Design
Build/buy/outsource
Design system components
SDLC: Implementation
Programming
Support plan
Testing
Conversion to new system
Business process management (BPM)
- Define steps in business process
- Improve steps that add value
- Eliminate steps the reduce value
- Adjust electronic workflow to process
Business process improvement (BPI)
Improving process workflows such as self checkout
Business process automation (BPA)
Adjust electronic workflows to match processes
Business process reengineering (BPR)
Complete overhaul of business processes
5 elements of the systems request
Project sponsor
Business need
Business requirements
Business value
Special issues/constraints
Technical feasibility
Can we build it?
Familiarity with tech
Compatibility with existing system
Organizational feasibility
If we build it, will it be accepted?
Stakeholder analysis
Economical feasbility
Identify costs and benefits
Determine cash flow
Assess economic value (ROI, BEP, NPV)
How do you calculate cumulative cash flow?
Take the net cashflow (benefits - costs) of each year and keep a running total up to your desired year
