Changes interpersonal work with users

System Development Environment

A system is an interrelated set of business procedures used within one business unit working together for a purpose.

A system exists within an environment – i.e. anything outside the system that influences it

	Procedure 1
	Procedure 3		4
	Environment		4

The 9 characteristics of a System

Your Role as a Systems Analyst

Study problems and information needs of an organization
Determine best approach to improving
organization through use of:
– People
– Methods
– Information technology
Help system users and managers define their requirements for new or enhanced information systems