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Author: Joseph Valacich, Joey George, Jeffrey Hoffer

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For courses in Systems Analysis and Design, Structured A clear presentation of information, organized around the systems development life cycle model   This briefer version of the authors’ highly successful Modern System Analysis and Design is a clear presentation of information, organized around the systems development life cycle model. Designed for courses needing a streamlined approach to the material due to course duration, lab assignments, or special projects, it emphasizes current changes in systems analysis and design, and shows the concepts in action through illustrative fictional cases. Teaching and Learning Experience This text will provide a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students. Here’s how: Features a clear presentation of material which organizes both the chapters and the book around The Systems Development Life Cycle Model, providing students with a comprehensive format to follow. Provides the latest information in systems analysis and design Students see the concepts in action in three illustrative fictional cases

Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design 6th Table of contents:

  1. Preface
  2. Our Approach
  3. New to the Sixth Edition
  4. Themes
  5. Audience
  6. Organization
  7. Distinctive Features
  8. Pedagogical Features
  9. The Supplement Package: www.pearsonhighered.com/valacich
  10. Materials for Your Online Course
  11. CourseSmart
  12. Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design
  13. one The Systems Development Environment
  14. Chapter Objectives
  15. Chapter Preview . . .
  16. What Is Information Systems Analysis and Design?
  17. Systems Analysis and Design: Core Concepts
  18. Systems
  19. Definition of a System and Its Parts
  20. Important System Concepts
  21. A Modern Approach to Systems Analysis and Design
  22. Your Role in Systems Development
  23. Developing Information Systems and the Systems Development Life Cycle
  24. Phase 1: Systems Planning and Selection
  25. Phase 2: Systems Analysis
  26. Phase 3: Systems Design
  27. Phase 4: Systems Implementation and Operation
  28. Alternative Approaches to Development
  29. Prototyping
  30. Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) Tools
  31. Joint Application Design
  32. Rapid Application Development
  33. Participatory Design
  34. Agile Methodologies
  35. Key Points Review
  36. Key Terms Checkpoint
  37. Review Questions
  38. Problems and Exercises
  39. Discussion Questions
  40. Case Problems
  41. References
  42. two The Sources of Software
  43. Chapter Objectives
  44. Chapter Preview . . .
  45. Introduction
  46. Systems Acquisition
  47. Outsourcing
  48. Sources of Software
  49. Information Technology Services Firms
  50. Packaged Software Producers
  51. Enterprise Solutions Software
  52. Cloud Computing
  53. Open-Source Software
  54. In-House Development
  55. Choosing Off-the-Shelf Software
  56. Validating Purchased Software Information
  57. Reuse
  58. Key Points Review
  59. Key Terms Checkpoint
  60. Review Questions
  61. Problems and Exercises
  62. Field Exercises
  63. CASE: Petrie Electronics The Sources of Software
  64. Case Questions
  65. References
  66. three Managing the Information Systems Project
  67. Chapter Objectives
  68. Chapter Preview . . .
  69. Pine Valley Furniture Company Background
  70. Managing the Information Systems Project
  71. Initiating the Project
  72. Planning the Project
  73. Executing the Project
  74. Closing Down the Project
  75. Representing and Scheduling Project Plans
  76. Representing Project Plans
  77. Calculating Expected Time Durations Using PERT
  78. Constructing a Gantt Chart and Network Diagram at Pine Valley Furniture
  79. Using Project Management Software
  80. Establishing a Project Starting Date
  81. Entering Tasks and Assigning Task Relationships
  82. Selecting a Scheduling Method to Review Project Reports
  83. Key Points Review
  84. Key Terms Checkpoint
  85. Review Questions
  86. Problems and Exercises
  87. Discussion Questions
  88. Case Problems
  89. CASE: Petrie Electronics Managing the Information Systems Project
  90. Case Questions
  91. References
  92. four Systems Planning and Selection
  93. Chapter Objectives
  94. Chapter Preview . . .
  95. Identifying and Selecting Projects
  96. The Process of Identifying and Selecting Information Systems Development Projects
  97. Deliverables and Outcomes
  98. Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects
  99. The Process of Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects
  100. Deliverables and Outcomes
  101. Assessing Project Feasibility
  102. Assessing Economic Feasibility
  103. Determining Project Benefits
  104. Determining Project Costs
  105. The Time Value of Money
  106. Assessing Other Feasibility Concerns
  107. Building the Baseline Project Plan
  108. Reviewing the Baseline Project Plan
  109. Pine Valley Furniture Webstore: Systems Planning and Selection
  110. Pine Valley Furniture WebStore
  111. Initiating and Planning PVF’s E-Commerce System
  112. WebStore Project Walkthrough
  113. Key Points Review
  114. Key Terms Checkpoint
  115. Review Questions
  116. Problems and Exercises
  117. Discussion Questions
  118. Case Problems
  119. CASE: Petrie Electronics Systems Planning and Selection
  120. Case Questions
  121. References
  122. five Determining System Requirements
  123. Chapter Objectives
  124. Chapter Preview . . .
  125. Performing Requirements Determination
  126. The Process of Determining Requirements
  127. Deliverables and Outcomes
  128. Requirements Structuring
  129. Traditional Methods for Determining Requirements
  130. Interviewing and Listening
  131. Choosing Interview Questions
  132. Interview Guidelines
  133. Directly Observing Users
  134. Analyzing Procedures and Other Documents
  135. Modern Methods for Determining System Requirements
  136. Joint Application Design
  137. Taking Part in a JAD
  138. Using Prototyping During Requirements Determination
  139. Radical Methods for Determining System Requirements
  140. Identifying Processes to Reengineer
  141. Disruptive Technologies
  142. Pine Valley Furniture WebStore: Determining System Requirements
  143. Website Layout and Navigation Characteristics
  144. WebStore and Site Management System Capabilities
  145. Customer and Inventory Information
  146. Website Prototype Evolution
  147. Smartphone App Requirements
  148. Key Points Review
  149. Key Terms Checkpoint
  150. Review Questions
  151. Problems and Exercises
  152. Discussion Questions
  153. Case Problems
  154. CASE: Petrie Electronics Determining Systems Requirements
  155. Case Questions
  156. References
  157. six Structuring System Requirements: Process Modeling
  158. Chapter Objectives
  159. Chapter Preview . . . 
  160. Process Modeling
  161. Modeling a System’s Process
  162. Deliverables and Outcomes
  163. Data-Flow Diagramming Mechanics
  164. Definitions and Symbols
  165. Developing DFDs: An Example
  166. Data-Flow Diagramming Rules
  167. Decomposition of DFDs
  168. Balancing DFDs
  169. Using Data-Flow Diagramming in the Analysis Process
  170. Guidelines for Drawing DFDs
  171. Completeness
  172. Consistency
  173. Timing
  174. Iterative Development
  175. Primitive DFDs
  176. Using DFDs as Analysis Tools
  177. Using DFDs in Business Process Reengineering
  178. Logic Modeling
  179. Modeling Logic with Decision Tables
  180. Pine Valley Furniture WebStore: Process Modeling
  181. Process Modeling for Pine Valley Furniture’s WebStore
  182. Key Points Review
  183. Key Terms Checkpoint
  184. Review Questions
  185. Problems and Exercises
  186. Discussion Questions
  187. Case Problems
  188. CASE: Petrie Electronics Structuring Systems Requirements: Process Modeling
  189. Case Questions
  190. References
  191. seven Structuring System Requirements: Conceptual Data Modeling
  192. Chapter Objectives
  193. Chapter Preview . . . 
  194. Conceptual Data Modeling
  195. The Process of Conceptual Data Modeling
  196. Deliverables and Outcomes
  197. Gathering Information for Conceptual Data Modeling
  198. Introduction to Entity-Relationship Modeling
  199. Entities
  200. Attributes
  201. Candidate Keys and Identifiers
  202. Multivalued Attributes
  203. Relationships
  204. Conceptual Data Modeling and the E-R Model
  205. Degree of a Relationship
  206. Unary Relationship
  207. Binary Relationship
  208. Ternary Relationship
  209. Cardinalities in Relationships
  210. Minimum and Maximum Cardinalities
  211. Associative Entities
  212. An Example of Conceptual Data Modeling at Hoosier Burger
  213. PVF WebStore: Conceptual Data Modeling
  214. Conceptual Data Modeling for Pine Valley Furniture’s WebStore
  215. Selecting the Best Alternative Design Strategy
  216. The Process of Selecting the Best Alternative Design Strategy
  217. Generating Alternative Design Strategies
  218. Developing Design Strategies for Hoosier Burger’s New Inventory Control System
  219. Selecting the Most Likely Alternative
  220. Key Points Review
  221. Key Terms Checkpoint
  222. Review Questions
  223. Problems and Exercises
  224. Discussion Questions
  225. Case Problems
  226. CASE: PETRIE ELECTRONICS Structuring Systems Requirements: Conceptual Data Modeling
  227. Case Questions
  228. References
  229. eight Designing  the Human Interface
  230. Chapter Objectives
  231. Chapter Preview . . . 
  232. Designing Forms and Reports
  233. The Process of Designing Forms and Reports
  234. Deliverables and Outcomes
  235. Formatting Forms and Reports
  236. General Formatting Guidelines
  237. Highlighting Information
  238. Displaying Text
  239. Designing Tables and Lists
  240. Paper Versus Electronic Reports
  241. Designing Interfaces and Dialogues
  242. The Process of Designing Interfaces and Dialogues
  243. Deliverables and Outcomes
  244. Designing Interfaces
  245. Designing Layouts
  246. Structuring Data Entry
  247. Controlling Data Input
  248. Providing Feedback
  249. Providing Help
  250. Designing Dialogues
  251. Designing the Dialogue Sequence
  252. Building Prototypes and Assessing Usability
  253. Pine Valley Furniture WebStore: Designing the Human Interface
  254. General Guidelines for Designing Web Interfaces
  255. General Guidelines for Web Layouts
  256. Designing the Human Interface at Pine Valley Furniture
  257. Menu-Driven Navigation with Cookie Crumbs
  258. Lightweight Graphics
  259. Forms and Data Integrity
  260. Style Sheet-Based HTML
  261. Custom Interface for Mobile Application
  262. Key Points Review
  263. Key Terms Checkpoint
  264. Review Questions
  265. Problems and Exercises
  266. Discussion Questions
  267. Case Problems
  268. CASE: Petrie Electronics Designing the Human Interface
  269. Case Questions
  270. References
  271. nine Designing Databases
  272. Chapter Objectives
  273. Chapter Preview . . . 
  274. Database Design
  275. The Process of Database Design
  276. Deliverables and Outcomes
  277. Relational Database Model
  278. Well-Structured Relations
  279. Normalization
  280. Rules of Normalization
  281. Functional Dependence and Primary Keys
  282. Second Normal Form
  283. Third Normal Form
  284. Transforming E-R Diagrams into Relations
  285. Represent Entities
  286. Represent Relationships
  287. Binary 1:N and 1:1 Relationships
  288. Binary and Higher-Degree M:N Relationships
  289. Unary Relationships
  290. Summary of Transforming E-R Diagrams to Relations
  291. Merging Relations
  292. An Example of Merging Relations
  293. View Integration Problems
  294. Synonyms
  295. Homonyms
  296. Dependencies Between Nonkeys
  297. Logical Database Design for Hoosier Burger
  298. Physical File and Database Design
  299. Designing Fields
  300. Choosing Data Types
  301. Calculated Fields
  302. Coding and Compression Techniques
  303. Controlling Data Integrity
  304. Designing Physical Tables
  305. Arranging Table Rows
  306. Sequential File Organizations
  307. Indexed File Organizations
  308. Hashed File Organizations
  309. Summary of File Organizations
  310. Designing Controls for Files
  311. Physical Database Design for Hoosier Burger
  312. Pine Valley Furniture WebStore: Designing Databases
  313. Designing Databases for Pine Valley Furniture’s WebStore
  314. Key Points Review
  315. Key Terms Checkpoint
  316. Review Questions
  317. Problems and Exercises
  318. Discussion Questions
  319. Case Problems
  320. CASE: Petrie Electronics Designing Databases
  321. Case Questions
  322. References
  323. ten Systems Implementation and Operation
  324. Chapter Objectives
  325. Chapter Preview . . . 
  326. Systems Implementation and Operation
  327. The Processes of Coding, Testing, and Installation
  328. Deliverables and Outcomes from Coding, Testing, and Installation
  329. The Processes of Documenting the System, Training Users, and Supporting Users
  330. Deliverables and Outcomes from Documenting the System, Training Users, and Supporting Users
  331. The Process of Maintaining Information Systems
  332. Deliverables and Outcomes from Maintaining Information Systems
  333. Software Application Testing
  334. Seven Different Types of Tests
  335. The Testing Process
  336. Acceptance Testing by Users
  337. Installation
  338. Planning Installation
  339. Documenting the System
  340. User Documentation
  341. Preparing User Documentation
  342. Training and Supporting Users
  343. Training Information System Users
  344. Supporting Information System Users
  345. Automated Issue Tracking
  346. Automating Support
  347. Providing Support Through a Help Desk
  348. Support Issues for the Analyst to Consider
  349. Why Implementation Sometimes Fails
  350. Project Closedown
  351. Conducting Systems Maintenance
  352. Types of Maintenance
  353. The Cost of Maintenance
  354. Measuring Maintenance Effectiveness
  355. Controlling Maintenance Requests
  356. Configuration Management
  357. Role of Automated Development Tools in Maintenance
  358. Website Maintenance
  359. Maintaining an Information System at Pine Valley Furniture
  360. Pine Valley Furniture WebStore: Systems Implementation and Operation
  361. Systems Implementation and Operation for Pine Valley Furniture’s WebStore
  362. Developing Test Cases for the WebStore
  363. Bug Tracking and System Evolution
  364. Alpha and Beta Testing the WebStore
  365. WebStore Installation
  366. Testing the WebStore Smartphone App
  367. Key Points Review
  368. Key Terms Checkpoint
  369. Review Questions
  370. Problems and Exercises
  371. Discussion Questions
  372. Case Problems
  373. CASE: Petrie Electronics Systems Implementation and Operation
  374. Case Questions
  375. References
  376. Appendix A Object-Oriented Analysis and Design*
  377. The Object-Oriented Modeling Approach
  378. Use-Case Modeling
  379. Object Modeling: Class Diagrams
  380. Representing Associations
  381. Representing Generalization
  382. Representing Aggregation
  383. Dynamic Modeling: State Diagrams
  384. Dynamic Modeling: Sequence Diagrams
  385. Designing a Use Case with a Sequence Diagram
  386. Moving to Design
  387. Key Points Review
  388. Key Terms Checkpoint
  389. Review Questions
  390. Problems and Exercises
  391. References
  392. Appendix B Agile Methodologies
  393. The Trend to Agile Methodologies
  394. Agile Methodologies
  395. eXtreme Programming
  396. The Heart of the Systems Development Process
  397. What We’ve Learned About Agile Methodologies
  398. Key Points Review
  399. Key Terms Checkpoint
  400. Review Questions
  401. Problems and Exercises
  402. References
  403. Glossary of Acronyms
  404. Glossary of Terms
  405. Index

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