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System Analyst Jesca Malabed
BSA/375 October 10, 2013
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Why is the role of the systems analyst so critical in a systems development project? Explain what skills and knowledge are required to be effective.
The "Top Ten Reviews" (2013) website the role of system analyst is so critical in system development projects because
o The system analyst has the primary responsibility on how an organization operates.
o System analyst studies the troubles and requirements of the organization to determine how people, methods, and information technology continue to bring improvements in the organization.
o System analyst helps the user and the business manager define the necessities to enhance information services.
o System analyst is responsible for the analysis and design of information technology.
The skills required to an effective analyst are analytical, technical, managerial, and interpersonal
o An analytical skill helps to recognize the business and its function, to recognize opportunities and problems, and to evaluate and solve problems. One of the most important analytical skills is thinking.
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o Management skills helps manage projects, resources, risk, and change
o Interpersonal skills helps work with end users as well as with other analyst and programmers.
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References Top ten reviews. (2013). Retrieved from
