Year 9 Information and Software Technology

 

Systems Analyst Case Study

 

Length: Varied. 

 

Marks / value: 20% of year mark. 

 

Date due: Term 1, Week 10, 2008.

 

Special instructions

You are to work individually on this project. The business/organisation that you are researching must be approved by your teacher before you commence.

 

Purpose of this assignment

To examine the systems that a business or organisation use and to gain experience in producing a project/report outlining these systems.

 

Targeted Outcomes

4.1.1     Recognises and uses software programs that are suitable for specific tasks.

4.1.2     Identifies and demonstrates appropriate use of a range of hardware.

5.5.2     Communicates ideas, processes and solutions to a targeted audience.

5.5.3     Describes and compares key roles and responsibilities of people in the field of information and software technology.

 

Task 

Choose a business or organisation where a relative or family friend works. Produce a PowerPoint presentation that demonstrates your knowledge of the technology and processes employed.

 

ASSIGNMENT PLANNER

 

Define the Task

To assist in the completion of this report you will need to use a word-processor to construct a questionnaire that you will use to interview a person employed by the business/organisation. In your report you will need to consider the following aspects of the business:

 

1.   Produce two brief paragraphs indicating the purpose of the business/ organisation.

 

2.   What are the input and output of the business/ organisation?

 

3.   List the major processes involved in the business.

 

4.   Construct an IPO Chart to represent the major processes that occur in the business.

 

5.   Describe the main technology (hardware and software) employed by the business. For example, computers, printers etc. and their specifications.

 

6.   Describe the role/s of the team members employed by the business/organisation.

 

7.   Comment on the effectiveness of the system and suggest any improvements.

 

Locate and Select Information

Revise the information about systems analysis from your class notes and textbook. Give your questionnaire to the person best suited to supply with you with the information you require. Ask other questions to fill in any gaps in your knowledge of the business.

 

Organise and Synthesise

Organise the information you collect under the subheadings suggested by the points in the ‘Define’ section. Create a storyboard for planning the outline of a PowerPoint presentation that demonstrates your understanding of the business/organisation.

 

Create and Present

Your presentation must be completed on PowerPoint and presented to the class in Week 9. You need to give your final product a professional look, using text and graphics as appropriate. Hand in your storyboard and completed questionnaire.

 

Evaluate and Reflect

A successful case study will be well researched and will be presented in a thoughtful and polished manner. It will include all the required information outlined in the ‘Define’ section and will be a thorough examination of the chosen business system.

 

 

Marking Scheme

 

Task

Mark

Allocated

Mark

Awarded

 

Questionnaire

 

 

10

 

 

Storyboard

 

 

10

 

 

Presentation

 

 

 

                2 paragraphs

5

 

                Identify inputs and outputs

5

 

                Major processess

5

 

                IPO Chart

5

 

                Hardware identified

5

 

                Software identified

5

 

                Personnel identified

5

 

                Effectiveness

5

 

                Improvements

5

 

                Overall

15

 

 

 

 

Total

80

 

Comment

 

 

 

 

Marking guidelines

Advanced

70-80 marks

Assignment is very well presented containing a case study that demonstrates an excellent overall appearance and a high level of detail in the content required. The questionnaire and storyboard demonstrate a very high level of understanding in terms of gathering the required information; they are very neat and logical.

Highly competent

60 – 69 marks

Assignment is well presented containing a case study that demonstrates a very pleasing overall appearance and a substantial level of detail in the content required. The questionnaire and storyboard demonstrate a high level of understanding in terms of gathering the required information; they are neat and logical.

Competent

50 – 59 marks

Assignment is presented containing a case study that demonstrates a satisfactory overall appearance and a reasonable level of detail in the content required. The questionnaire and storyboard demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding in terms of gathering the required information.

Developing

40 – 49 marks

Assignment is presented containing a case study that demonstrates some features that enhance overall appearance and some level of detail in the content required. The questionnaire and storyboard demonstrate a minimal understanding in terms of gathering the required information.

Experiencing difficulty

< 40 marks

Assignment is presented containing a case study that demonstrates minimal features that enhance the overall appearance and a low level of detail in the content required. The questionnaire and storyboard demonstrate little understanding in terms of gathering the required information.