Systems analysis tool (SAT): This is a method to conduct systematic trade-off evaluations of work-system intervention alternatives. The goal of implementing this SAT methodology is to systematically assess work systems processes to not only identify problems within a system, but also to design for a purpose which focuses on the alignment of the subsystems in supporting the goals of the organization
There are seven steps to the SAT methodology, consisting of:
1. defining the problem
2. setting the objectives and developing an evaluation criteria table
3. developing alternatives
4. modeling alternatives
5. evaluating alternatives
6. electing an alternative
7. planning for implementation, evaluation, & modification.