Homework Assignment Week 1

1. Why is it important to use systems analysis and design methodologies when building a system? Why not just build the system in whatever way seems to be “quick and easy”? What value is provided by using an “engineering” approach?
It is important to use the systems analysis and design methodologies when building a system to make sure the system is created to better the company or customer the system is being built for. Using the "quick and easy" way to build a system can cause the system to be sloppy and not working properly. Using this method can cause more issues than it does fixing it. Using the "engineering" approach is most useful when creating a system for a dangerous workplace. Using this style is an approach in loss prevention placing emphasis on physical features of the workplace as a potential cause of injuries.

10. Compare Figures 1–10 and 1–11. What similarities and differences do you see?
The similarities in the two diagrams are that they both lead to a completed system. The differences in the diagrams is that figure 1-10 condenses the process into four steps, where figure 1-11 has it split into six steps. Also figure 1-10 is a constant circle, always starting back at the beginning to make sure the new system is adequate and best serves the company or customer. Figure 1-11 uses a spiral affect, same idea as figure 1-10, just does not seem to put as much emphasis in the beginning when the process starts to repeat