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Unit 1: Introduction to Information System Development

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Figure 1.4: Two Types of Project Team Structures

Systems
Manager

1.2.2 Qualities of Systems Analyst

Success in systems analysis requires interpersonal and technical skills of the analyst. The systems
analyst is expected to possess the following qualities:
(a) Qualified: The analyst must be highly qualified in software technology. Besides software,
he should have a good knowledge of hardware and latest communication and networking
technology. He must have a thorough awareness about the working (manual and
computerized) of financial accounting, sales and marketing, invoicing, inventory control,
production and other information systems of different organization.
(b) Analytical Thinker: The analyst must be capable to extract real problems of the users by
analyzing the existing system. He is expected to provide the best solutions to the problems.
He should be able to provide more than one solution to a single problem so that the users
can select the best one. The systems analyst must be capable of tackling any problem of the
user. He must be a problem solver and not a problem creator.
(c) Good Communicator: The analyst must have a good communication and presentation
skills. He must have an excellent command on the language which the user can understand.
There should not be any communication gap between the systems analyst and users.
(d) Experienced: The analyst should be experienced in both information and management
technologies. He should be associated with all types of business concerns

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