The system analyst creates a map of the existing organizatipn and systems, identifying the primary owners and users of data in the organization. These stakeholders have a direct interest in the information affected by the new system. In addition to these organizational aspects, the analyst also briefly describes the existing hardware and software that serve the organization.
From this organizational analysis, the systems analyst details the problems of existing systems. By examining documents, work papers, and procedures; observing system operations; and interviewing key users of the systems, the analyst can identify the problem areas and objectives to be achieved by a solution. Often the solution requires building a new information system or improving an existing one.
Feasibility
In addition to suggesting a solution, system analysis involves a feasibility study to determine whether solution is feasible, or achievable according to the organization's resources and constraints. There are three major areas of feasibility must be addressed:
• Technical feasibility
Technical feasibility refers to whether the proposed solution can be implemented with the available hardware, software, and technical resources or not.
• Economic feasibility
Economic feasibility refers to whether the benefits of the proposed solution outweigh the costs or not.
• Operational feasibility
Operational feasibility refers to whether the proposed solution is desirable within the existing managerial and organizational framework or not.