Systems Analysis as discussed in our class portrays
significant roles in our society. To fully understand the importance of systems
analysis, let us first define what systems analysis is. Basically systems
analysis from its name itself is about analyzing a system (Copley) .
It is the process of utilizing information to find out what the system needs in
order to efficiently meet the needs of its users. Systems analysis follows an
overall process in order to meet the needs of the users (Systems Analysis) .
This process starts from research
where the analyst collects information about the existing system, followed by
the analysis wherein examination of the present system works and identification
of problem happens. The design where coming up with a new and innovative idea
that can fix the existing system is followed by the production of the design.
After the design is produced, it is tested, documented, implemented and finally
evaluated. Examples of systems that undergo this process are systems used in
organizations or businesses such as the systems of communication, financial
systems, manufacturing systems and many more.
Different fields of businesses and companies make use of
systems analysis. Systems analysts are like the magical tool of these
businesses and companies who finds out the problems in their systems and
providing them innovative ideas on how to solve their problems. These
innovative ideas are influenced by the evolving technology in our society
today. Personally, I think systems analysis will improve even more and will
come up of even more creative ideas on how to meet the needs of the users of
these businesses and companies. I think that in the near future, systems
analysts will come up with solutions that are very convenient that might even
replace the human workforce. In order for a business to be globally competitive
they will have to continuously update their existing system especially today
that technology developing rapidly. This rapid development of technology is
brought about by the continuous improvements made by the systems analysis.
So what’s in store for systems analysis in the future? I foresee
systems analysis being even more in demand in the future knowing how important
it is to all kinds of businesses. Systems analysis would continue to improve as
technology develops for their improvements somehow depend on each other.
Systems analysis will exist even if technology stops improving but technology
cannot exist without systems analysis because through it problems are found and
solutions to these problems are made. Hence, following the direction of the
existing systems analysis we have today it is easy to see that it is going the
upward direction. Take for example the
products develop by Apple, in the past years gadgets which were touch screen can
only be seen in futuristic movies, now it is made available to almost everyone.
This technology would not be made possible if Apple stuck with the system it
used when the company was first established, Apple may have even closed a long
time ago if their systems were not developed. Apple will continue to improve
its systems to stay at the top of their game and to continue to be globally
competitive. Bottom line is that in whatever perspective you look at systems
analysis will never be taken out of the picture. It will continuously look for
a way to make existing systems improve making things as convenient and
efficient as possible to all of its users.
Works
Cited
Systems Analysis. (2013, September 26). Retrieved September 27, 2013, from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systems_analysis
Copley, S. (n.d.). What is Systems Analysis. Retrieved
September 27, 2013, from IGCESEICT: http://www.igcseict.info/theory/8/what/
Systems Analysis. (n.d.).
Retrieved September 27, 2013, from Merriam-Webster :
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/systems%20analysis
