Colegio de San Gabriel Arcangel: Program Course Code Description
Colegio de San Gabriel Arcangel: Program Course Code Description
Colegio de San Gabriel Arcangel: Program Course Code Description
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References Hoffer, J., George, J.& Valacich, J. (2008), Modern Systems Analysis and Design (5 th Ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
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Valacich, J., George, J., & Hoffer, J. (2012), Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design (5 th
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Discussion
What is a System?
A system is an interrelated set of components that function together to achieve an outcome. Basically there
are three major components in every system: input, process, and output.
Elements of a System
1. Purpose. It is the reason it exists or the reference point of measuring its success.
2. Subsystems. These are parts or elements which perform specific tasks that are compatible with the goals
of the larger system of which these are parts.
3. Environment. It is the people, facilities, rules, policies, and regulations that surround a system.
4. Boundary. It is the perimeter or line of demarcation, between a system and its environment.
5. Connections. It transmits the flow of material and information that coordinate the system’s components.
6. Control mechanisms. These are rules and logic that govern the individual subsystems and the
interactions among them.
System Concepts
1. Business system is a collection of policies, procedures, methods, people, machines, and other elements
that interact and enable the organization to achieve its goals.
2. Information system is a collection of interrelated components that collect, process, store, and provide as
output the information needed to complete a business task.
Information Systems
Components
1. Work practice. These are the methods and procedures used by people and technology to perform work.
2. Information. It can include formatted data, text, images, and sounds.
3. People. These are the persons who enter, process, and use data.
4. Information technology. This includes hardware and software that performs one or more data processing
tasks.
2. Devices that interact with computers, including input devices, storage devices, and output devices
3. Communication networks that connect computers
4. Databases and database management systems
5. Programming languages
6. Operating systems and utilities
7. Software packages
8. Integrated development environments (IDEs) for specific programming languages
9. Computer-aided system engineering (CASE) tools that store information about system specifications
created by analysts and sometimes generate program code
10. Program code generators, testing tools, configuration management tools, software library management
tools, documentation support tools, project management tools, and others
Review Questions
1. What is a system?
2. Enumerate and explain briefly the elements of a system.
3. Differentiate a business system from an information system.
4. Enumerate the components of an information system.
5. State the reasons for the need of an information system.
6. What are the different types of information systems? What are their uses?
7. Who are the players in the system game? What are their roles in the game?
8. Name the roles of a systems analyst.
9. What are the required skills of a systems analyst?
Activities
1. Form a group composed of a minimum of two members and a maximum of four members.
2. Each group will be given a copy of Attachment A to be used as reference for the project this semester.
3. Groups may use any but not limited to the following:
a. Payroll System
b. Inventory System
c. Library System
d. Enrolment System
e. Accounting System
f. Patient Information and Billing System
g. Others
4. Groups must choose an organization where they will conduct requirements and problem analysis on its
existing system and propose an improved system.
5. Discuss and submit a ¼ sheet of paper the following information:
a. Group name
b. Group members
c. Type of propose system
6. Submit a narrative on the company background of the chosen company next meeting.