project management glossary
system verification procedures
Step by step instructions that implement the inspection, demonstration,
testing, and analysis required by the verification plan. They include equipment
to be used, calibration requirements, facility requirements, etc.
systems administration
The organizational department responsible for selection, implementation,
maintenance and upgrading of systems in support of the organization's main
activities.
systems analysis
The study of the management systems required to be put in place to
accomplish the project. Before establishing any system, especially those to be
computerized, it is essential to establish who needs and who wants the
information output, why, when and at what level. Only then can the best system
for the purpose be established. More often than not on a project, systems
"happen" ad-hoc because of some urgent need and without the knowledge or
participation of others who may be affected. Systems analysis often provides the
opportunity both to improve performance on the project and to eliminate wasted
or marginal effort. See also Contribution Analysis.
