Discuss the advantages of organizing data storage as separate files and organizing data storage using a database approach? Which do you think is favorable and why? Organizing data in separate files gives us the flexibility to differentiate between different layers …

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Discuss the design objectives for paper input forms, input screens, or Web-based fill-in forms? How can systems analysts successfully achieve these objectives? The system output is dependent on the quality of the system input. The main objective of input design …

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Discuss the six objectives the analyst pursues in designing system output. How can systems analysts successfully achieve these objectives? The six objectives of the analyst are: Serve a specific user or organizational purpose Meaningful to the user Deliver the appropriate …

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Discuss how analysts use data dictionaries for analyzing data-oriented systems? Should compiling the data dictionary be viewed as an end in itself? A large collection of project information is stored in dictionaries. The system analyst use them to catalog the …

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Discuss why is it important to use logical and physical data flow diagram (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement for humans and systems in an organization. Is it worthwhile to share them with users? Why or why not? The flow …

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Discuss the STROBE technique to observe and interpret a decision maker’s environment and interaction with technologies. STROBE or structured Observation of the Environment is a techniques that is used to observe the environment in which the decision is made. Usually …

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List the situations that warrant use of JAD in place of personal organizational interviews. Is one better than the other? Which one do you prefer? JAD or Joint Application Design is a technique that can be used to replace many …

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What are the three groups of organizational fundamentals that carry implications for the development of information systems and which system do you feel has the most impact on the development. Following are the three groups of organization fundamentals that carry …

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Consulting Opportunity 11.4 Assignment: Design a report (or reports) that better suits Stephen Links. What approach can the analyst take in suggesting more reports with a less- crowded format? This seems to be a stressful situation for Paul but there …

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In a paragraph, describe what might happen if part of a system is prototyped and no user feedback about it is incorporated into the successive system. Prototyping is a useful tool to make an accurate assessment about the specifications of …

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