Critical Systems Analysis and Design: A Personal Framework Approach

by Nandish Patel

Overview

Taking a unique approach to systems analysis and design, this insightful book provides learners with a critical personal framework for considering and developing knowledge and practice of systems analysis and design. Each chapter begins by highlighting what can be learned on its completion and ends with a critical skills development section contain

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134321056
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/10/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Nandish V. Patel is Deputy Director of Studies on The Brunel MBA course at Brunel University, UK.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Foundations for Critical Learning and Teaching 1. The PAC Cycle 2. Critical Knowledge and Practice Framework Part 2: IS, Projects and Application Domains 3: Systems Analysis and Design in Concept and Action 4. System Project Management 5. System Analyst Part 3. System Analysis 6. Requirements: The system to be (or not) 7. Structured Data Modelling 8. Structured Process Modelling 9. Object Modelling Part 4: System Design 10. Interface, Input and Output Design 11. System Design Part 5: Criticality, Paradigms and IS Development 12. Social Action 13. Critical Reflection 14. Ways of Thinking and Acting Part 6: The Future of IS Development 15. Making Systems Analysis and Design Inclusive

Editorial Reviews

Patel’s clear but critical treatment of traditional methodologies is thought-provoking and effective…providing a powerful framework for reflective examination of many cherished preconceptions and beliefs. - Dr Jon Dron, University of Brighton

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