Information Management, Technology, Business & Finance 

For the past two decades, the Shelly Cashman Series® has success
fully introduced computers to millions of students-consistently providing
the highest quality, most up-to-date, innovative materials in computer
education. Continuing with this tradition, this textbook emphasizes a practical
approach to learning systems analysis and design.
Systems Analysis and Design Second Edition allows students to do systems
analysis and design right from the start. Examples and cases are drawn from actual systems projects that enable students to learn in the context of solving problems, much like the ones they will encounter on the job.
Features of this textbook include:
A writing style that makes systems analysis and design easy to understand
Numerous realistic examples that support all definitions, concepts, and techniques
A frequent discussion of tradeoffs encourages students to consider different ways to approach and solve analysis and design problems
A blend of traditional development with current techniques, such as object-oriented development, graphical user interfaces, and electronic data interchange
Comprehensive coverage of fundamental concepts ensures the student will under-stand systems analysis and design
Numerous illustrations that clarify the narrative and reinforce important points
End-of-chapter exercises that include review questions, discussion questions, mini case studies, and student case studies
The option to bundle the case workbench package Visible Analyst Workbench (VAW) for Windows or DOS with this textbook so each student has a personal copy