System Analysis and Design

System is a set of interconnected elements that jointly work together to achieve some common goal or objective. Analysis is the process of breaking a complex topic or substance into smaller parts to gain a better understanding of it. Design refers to a plan or convention for the construction of an object or a system (as in architectural blueprints, engineering drawing, business process, circuit diagrams and sewing patterns. Keeping in mind the significance of the subject, this book has been developed to help prospective system engineers as well as managers to understand and appreciate system analysis and design. Written in a student/engineer-friendly manner, this book is designed to meet the requirements of engineering as well as management students along with industry people. It provides a comprehensive coverage of the fundamental aspects of system analysis and design and supports them with industry-oriented researches and examples.Almost every chapter opens with a short case study to familiarize the readers with the concepts discussed in the chapter. These case studies would give the readers a broad overview of the systems concepts and make the chapters an interesting read. Keeping the reader's interest in mind, concept review questions along with critical thinking questions and project work have been provided at the end of the chapters. These exercises would be helpful in facilitating and enhancing decision-making skills of the readers in the system analysis and design arena.