Systems Analysis - Feasibility

One potential problem with any system is that it may become more cumbersome than the problem it is trying to solve, in terms of the amount of resources required to properly maintain and develop it. A system may lead to the development of new problems that, when considered in sum, make its ultimate development a bad idea. Systems analysts often conduct feasibility studies to review factors like the problem or situation itself; costs versus benefits; the needs of users; and the resources required to provide a solution. Depending on the situation, this information may be collected in a number of different ways, including interviews with managers, customers, users, and other employees; questionnaires; monitoring or observing users of existing systems; collecting and reviewing different manuals, reports, and documents; and sometimes simulation or modeling of existing systems. The ultimate goal is to determine which solutions are worth pursuing, and of those, which hold the most potential for the organization.