The document discusses the systems development lifecycle (SDLC), which consists of five stages: planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance. It specifically focuses on the needs analysis phase, emphasizing the importance of gathering, prioritizing, and documenting HR information requirements to address current system performance issues and identify opportunities for improvement. A critical discussion of the needs analysis phase is required to understand its significance in implementing effective information systems.

1. Question 1 [30 Marks] The systems development lifecycle (SDLC) is a formal multi process
through which information systems is implemented. The SDLC comprises of FIVE (5) stages i.e.
Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation and Maintenance. The Needs Analysis phase
focuses on thoroughly gathering, prioritising and documenting an organisations H R information
requirements. The purpose of the needs analysis is to collect and document information that is
related to making changes connected to: 1. The current systems performance issues 2. A new
system application and tasks 3. In addition, any opportunities perceived to benefit the business.
Critically discuss the observation of the Needs Analysis phase in detail.