1. Chapter 11 Designing Effective Output
Systems Analysis and Design
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Major Topics
Designing output
Output technologies
Factors in choosing an output technology
Report design
Screen design
Web site design
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What are some considerations when designing output?
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Designing Output
Output should be designed to:
Serve the intended purpose.
Be meaningful to the user.
Deliver the right quantity of output.
Deliver it to the right place.
Provide output on time.
Choose the right output method.
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5. External and Internal Output
Internal output is used within the corporation.
External output is used outside the organization.
External output differs from internal output in its design and appearance.
A turnaround document is one that is sent out and then returned.
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What are some output technologies?
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Output Technologies
Output can be in the form of:
Print.
Display screen.
Audio.
CD-ROM or CD-RW.
DVD.
Electronic output.
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How do output technologies differ?
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9. Output Technologies (Continued)
Output technologies differ in their:
Speed.
Cost.
Portability.
Flexibility.
Storage and retrieval possibilities.
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Electronic Output
Electronic output includes:
Fax.
Electronic mail ( ).
The World Wide Web.
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11. Push and Pull Technology
Pull technology allows the user to take formatted data from the Web.
Push technology sends solicited or unsolicited information to a customer or client.
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How can output be biased?
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Output Bias
Analysts must be aware of sources of output bias and inform users of the possibilities of bias in output.
Bias is introduced in three main ways:
How information is sorted.
Setting of acceptable limits.
Choice of graphics.
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14. Report Design Considerations
Constant information does not change when the report is printed.
Variable information changes each time the report is printed.
Paper quality, type, and size should be specified.
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Display Screen Design
Guidelines for display design are:
Keep the display simple.
Keep the display presentation consistent.
Facilitate user movement among displayed output.
Create an attractive display.
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Graphical Output
Primary considerations for designing graphical output:
Output must be accurate, easy to understand and use.
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Web Site Design
Design principles must be used when designing Web sites.
These include:
Using professional tools.
Studying other sites.
Using Web resources.
Examining the sites of professional Web site designers.
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18. Web Site Design (Continued)
Further principles:
Using tools that you are familiar with.
Consulting books.
Examining of poorly designed pages.
Creating Web templates. Style sheets allow you to format all Web pages in a site consistently.
Using plug-ins, audio, and video sparingly.
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Web Graphics
Guidelines for using graphics when designing Web sites are:
Use either JPEG or GIF formats.
Keep the background simple and readable.
Create a few professional-looking graphics for use on your page.
Reuse bullet or navigational buttons.
Examine your Web site on a variety of monitors and graphics resolutions.
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Presentation Style
Guidelines for entry displays for Web sites:
Provide an entry screen or home page.
Keep the number of graphics to a reasonable minimum.
Use large and colorful fonts for headings.
Use interesting images and buttons for links.
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Presentation Style
Use tables to enhance the layout.
Use the same graphics image on several Web pages.
Avoid overusing animation, sound, and other “busy” elements.
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Navigation
Navigation guidelines:
Use the three-clicks rule.
Promote the Web site.
Encourage your viewers to bookmark your site.
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Group Project
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