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ROLE OF
SYSTEM
ANALYST
SYSTEM ANALYST
A systems analyst researches problems,
plans solutions, recommends software
and systems, at least at the functional
level, and coordinates development to
meet business or other requirements.
System analyst is an individual who selects
and configures computer systems for an
organization or business. This means the
analyst must understand the general
objectives of the business.
Role of system analyst
A systems analyst designs new IT
solutions to improve business
efficiency and productivity.
The system analyst must have a solid
understanding of computer hardware
and software and should keep up-to-
date on all the latest technologies.
He must also be willing to listen to
the constant needs and complaints
of the users he builds systems for.
Role of system analyst
Skills
Following are the important roles:
Requirement
Change Agent
Investigator And Monitor
Gathering Facts, data and opinions of
users
Solving Problems
Motivator
Defining Requirement:
The basic step for any system analyst is
to understand the requirements of the
users. This is achieved by various fact
finding techniques like interviewing,
observation, questionnaire etc. The
information should be collected in such
a way that it will be useful to develop
such a system which can provide
additional features to the users apart
from the desired.
Change Agent:
The analyst must be viewed as an agent
of change. A candidate system is
designed to introduced change and
reorientation.
In the role of change agent, the systems
analyst may select various style to
introduce change to the user
organization. No matter what style is
used, however, the goal is the same: To
achieve acceptance of the candidate
system with a minimum of resistance.
Investigator And Monitor:
In defining a problem , the analyst pieces
together the information gathered to
determine why the present system does
not work well and what changes will
correct the problem.
The analyst play the investigator role as
well as also play monitor role. The
analyst must monitor programs in
relation to time, cost and quality.
Gathering Facts, Data
and Opinions of Users:
After determining the necessary needs
and collecting useful information the
analyst starts the development of the
system with active cooperation from the
users of the system. Time to time, the
users update the analyst with the
necessary information for developing the
system. The analyst while developing the
system continuously consults the users
and acquires their views and opinions.
Solving Problems:
The analyst must provide alternate
solutions to the management and
should do study of the system to
avoid future problems. The analyst
should provide with some flexible
alternatives to the management
which will help the manager to pick
the system which provides the best
solution.
Motivator:
A system must be well design and
acceptable to the user. System
acceptance is achieved through user
participation in its development,
effective user training and proper
motivation to use the system. The
analyst’s role as a motivator
becomes obvious during the first few
weeks after implementation.
System Analyst Process
Role of system analyst
THANK
YOU
Role of system analyst

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Role of system analyst

  • 2. SYSTEM ANALYST A systems analyst researches problems, plans solutions, recommends software and systems, at least at the functional level, and coordinates development to meet business or other requirements. System analyst is an individual who selects and configures computer systems for an organization or business. This means the analyst must understand the general objectives of the business.
  • 4. A systems analyst designs new IT solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity. The system analyst must have a solid understanding of computer hardware and software and should keep up-to- date on all the latest technologies. He must also be willing to listen to the constant needs and complaints of the users he builds systems for.
  • 7. Following are the important roles: Requirement Change Agent Investigator And Monitor Gathering Facts, data and opinions of users Solving Problems Motivator
  • 8. Defining Requirement: The basic step for any system analyst is to understand the requirements of the users. This is achieved by various fact finding techniques like interviewing, observation, questionnaire etc. The information should be collected in such a way that it will be useful to develop such a system which can provide additional features to the users apart from the desired.
  • 9. Change Agent: The analyst must be viewed as an agent of change. A candidate system is designed to introduced change and reorientation. In the role of change agent, the systems analyst may select various style to introduce change to the user organization. No matter what style is used, however, the goal is the same: To achieve acceptance of the candidate system with a minimum of resistance.
  • 10. Investigator And Monitor: In defining a problem , the analyst pieces together the information gathered to determine why the present system does not work well and what changes will correct the problem. The analyst play the investigator role as well as also play monitor role. The analyst must monitor programs in relation to time, cost and quality.
  • 11. Gathering Facts, Data and Opinions of Users: After determining the necessary needs and collecting useful information the analyst starts the development of the system with active cooperation from the users of the system. Time to time, the users update the analyst with the necessary information for developing the system. The analyst while developing the system continuously consults the users and acquires their views and opinions.
  • 12. Solving Problems: The analyst must provide alternate solutions to the management and should do study of the system to avoid future problems. The analyst should provide with some flexible alternatives to the management which will help the manager to pick the system which provides the best solution.
  • 13. Motivator: A system must be well design and acceptable to the user. System acceptance is achieved through user participation in its development, effective user training and proper motivation to use the system. The analyst’s role as a motivator becomes obvious during the first few weeks after implementation.