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Paper 1 structured question: Analysis

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An analyst is reviewing the current payroll system to design a new one. They need to identify inputs, outputs, processing, and user needs.

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System Analysis Components

The payroll system processes employee hours and calculates salaries, producing payslips and reports.

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    Identify three inputs, two outputs, and one processing activity in the payroll system.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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Research Methods for System Analysis

The company considers using observation, interviews, surveys, and reviewing existing documents to collect information about the current inventory system.

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    Explain two benefits and two drawbacks of using observation as a research method in this context.

    Aim for approximately 4 distinct marking points.

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