Systems analysis
"Systems analysis is the science dealing with analysis of
complex, large scale systems and the interactions within those systems. This
field is closely related to operations research. " (Wikipedia, 2005).
More generally may systems analysis be understood as work
that involves applying analytical processes to the planning, design and
implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the requirements
of customer organizations.
Literature:
Alnor, K. & Sørensen, J. O. (1991). Introduktion til systemanalyse. 2.
udg. Århus: Tenakel.
Leimkuhler, F. F. (1977). Operations research and systems analysis. IN: Evaluation and scientific management of libraries and information centres, 131-163. Edited by F. W. Lancaster , C. W. Cleverdon. Leyden, Noordhoff, 1977).
Wikipedia. The free encyclopedia. (2005). Systems analysis. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systems_analysis
See also: Information science,
related fields; Operations Research;
Systems theory.
Birger Hjørland
Last edited: 08-06-2006