ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1972. Managers at all levels and management students may all expect to become involved increasingly in the development of computer-based information systems. This book, based upon practical training given to systems analysts, is designed to help managers achieve a route to successful implementation of computer systems, or to prepare them for involvement in computer projects.

chapter Chapter 1|19 pages

The Work of the Systems Analyst

chapter Chapter 2|22 pages

The Assignment Brief and Initial Investigation

chapter Chapter 3|9 pages

The Feasibility Study

chapter Chapter 4|13 pages

The Approach to Systems Design

chapter Chapter 5|19 pages

Data Collection and Preparation

chapter Chapter 6|33 pages

Designing File Systems— Magnetic Tape

chapter Chapter 7|15 pages

Designing File Systems— Direct Access

chapter Chapter 8|6 pages

On-line and Real Time Systems

chapter Chapter 9|22 pages

Control of Systems Development

chapter Chapter 10|14 pages

Documentation in the Systems Department

chapter Chapter 11|11 pages

Installing and Monitoring a System

chapter Chapter 12|9 pages

Introducing Change