Systems Analysis and Design, Eighth Edition offers a practical, visually appealing approach to information systems development. Each phase opens with an eye-catching Dilbert© cartoon and a multicolor Gantt chart. Throughout the book, case studies emphasize critical thinking and IT skills in a dynamic, business-related environment. Numerous projects, assignments, and a Student Study Tool provide hands-on practice.
The new Eighth Edition will help prepare students for success in today's intensely competitive business world. Features Expands coverage of project management tools and techniques with a New Project Management chapter including case studies, practice exercises, and a link to Open Workbench, an open-source program that students can download and install. Challenges students with real-life ethical issues in an IT environment with new Question of Ethics mini-cases in each chapter. Includes comparison of structured, object-oriented, and agile development methods within the multi-method presentation of material. Contains more material on IT security topics, along with updated coverage of cloud computing, Web 2.0, risk management, wireless networks, offshore outsourcing, e-business, Web hosting, and client/server architecture. Includes a Web-based SCR Associates case study that contians realistic voice and e-mail messages that students receive during the interactive simulation. Offers 16 instructional units, including a four-part Systems Analyst''s Toolkit that teaches valuable cross-functional skills.
Phase 1 : Systems Planning
Chapter 1 Introduction to System Analysis and Design
Chapter 2 Analyzing the Business Case
Chapter 3 Managing Systems Projects
Phase 2 : Systems Analysis
Chapter 4 Requirements Modeling
Chapter 5 Data and Process Modeling
Chapter 6 Object Modeling
Chapter 7 Development Strategies
Phase 3 : Systems Design
Chapter 8 Output and User Interface Design
Chapter 9 Data Design
Chapter 10 System Architecture
Phase 4 : Systems Implementation
Chapter 11 Managing Systems Implementation
Phase 5 Systems Support and Security
Chapter 12 Managing Systems Support and Security
The Systems Analyst's Toolkit
Toolkit 1 Communication Tools
Toolkit 2 Case Tools
Toolkit 3 Financial Analysis Tools
Toolkit 4 Internet Resource Tools
Glossary / Index
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