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The five stages in the systems development life cycle are: System Analysis Conceptual Design Physical Design Implementation and Conversion Operation and Maintenance
AS organizations grow and change, they may need more or better information. System analysis is the first step. It includes: Initial Investigation: Involves gathering the information needed to buy or develop a new system and determining whether it is a priority. System Survey: If the system is a priority, survey the existing system to define the nature and scope of the project and identify the strength and weakness of the system. Feasibility Study: Involves an in-depth study of the proposed system to determine whether its feasible. Determination of information needs and system requirements: It involves finding out and documenting what users and management need. This is the most important aspect of system analysis. Delivery of Systems Requirements: It involves preparation of a report summarizing the systems analysis work. This report is submitted to the information systems steering committee.
Conceptual Design:
In the conceptual design phase, the company decides how to meet user needs. Tasks in this phase includes: Identify and evaluate design alternatives: Possibilities includes Buying software Developing in-house Outsourcing Develop design specification: Involves writing up details of what the system is to accomplish and how it is to be controlled and developed. Deliver conceptual design requirements: These requirements will be forwarded to the information systems steering committee.
Physical Design:
In the physical design phase, the broad, user-oriented requirements of the conceptual design are translated into detailed specifications that can be used by programmers to code the programs. Tasks include: Design outputs, database and inputs Develop programs Develop procedures Design controls Deliver developed system Goes to information system steering committee