Introduction to Systems Approach - 4

20/09/2012

As a systems analyst in the exploration stage we first state the objective of the system.

                So in the exploration stage we explore “What is the problem for which the solution is to be found? and “What is the goal for which a system needs to be designed?”

                In order to answer the above questions we first list out the components of the system. Components are the “moving” parts of the system which include the personnel, the mechanism , the facilities within a system and the boundaries that delimit the system from its environment.

                Then we list the “strengths” and “weakenesses” of the components.

                “Strengths” and “Weakenesses” are the elements outside the system that determine the nature, form and limits of the system and the constraints and resources of the system.

                The stage after exploration stage is Model Building.

                In the Model Building stage we show how the different components are interdependant or interrelated with each other.

                The relationship between different components can be direct or direct. In brief, the outcome of the model building stage what I feel is a description of solution (to the problems in the system) and the process by which to acquire the solution. At this stage one should discuss the plan of operation also its cost effectiveness and feasibility in general.