A reference for systems analysts and designers and information system consultants on underlying principles, specific documentation, and methodologies. Covers gathering information and solving problems, planning and managing projects, analyzing systems, identifying alternatives, designing components, and operation and maintenance. Considers such aspects as common tools and techniques, outsourcing or subcontracting development work, the year 2000 problem, the shift in analysis and design to end users, and effective communication techniques for programmers and other specialists. The glossary includes page references, but no guides to pronunciation. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
The Information System Consultant's Handbook familiarizes systems analysts, systems designers, and information systems consultants with underlying principles, specific documentation, and methodologies.
Corresponding to the primary stages in the systems development life cycle, the book divides into eight sections:
Principles
Information Gathering and Problem Definition
Project Planning and Project Management
Systems Analysis
Identifying Alternatives
Component Design
Testing and Implementation
Operation and Maintenance
Eighty-two chapters comprise the book, and each chapter covers a single tool, technique, set of principles, or methodology. The clear, concise narrative, supplemented with numerous illustrations and diagrams, makes the material accessible for readers - effectively outlining new and unfamiliar analysis and design topics.
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