(TCO A) Assess why an analyst needs to understand how people think, how they learn, how they react to change, how they communicate, and how they work.
There are many reasons why analyst need to understand how people think, learn, react, communicate, and work. Understanding all of the points mentioned above allows Analysts to work, create and relate to the systems they analyze and how they will be used. A great example would be an analyst who understands exactly how users would think, react, communicate and work with the systems software, databases, and/ or Hardware. Knowing these points would allow the analyst to prevent future issues, correct future needs, fulfill current requirements and create a great user experience. Not understanding these points would cause for an uneasy project that potentially would need a lot of maintenance down the line because it doesn’t fit what the user/ people needs.

What is the role of systems theory relative to system analysis methods?
First, to define the two terms:
Systems Theory according to buisnessdictionary.com is defined as “One of the several methodologies (such as operations research, systems analysis, systems dynamics) which employ systems approach to understanding complex phenomenon and problems.”
System Analysis methods according to buisnessdictionary.com is defined as “In a broad sense, a general methodology (not a fixed set of techniques) that applies a 'systems' or 'holistic' perspective by taking all aspects of the situation into account, and by concentrating on the interactions between its different elements.”
From the definitions listed above, it can be conclude that Systems theory is the understanding of systems in its entirety; while Systems analysis methods are methods used to try to understand the system, why it reacts the way it does or how it needs to act in a certain instance.
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