<Li> Conduct the preliminary analysis: in this step, you need to find out the organization's objectives and the nature and scope of the problem under study . Even if a problem refers only to a small segment of the organization itself, you need to find out what the objectives of the organization itself are . Then you need to see how the problem being studied fits in with them . </Li> <Li> Propose alternative solutions: In digging into the organization's objectives and specific problems, you may have already covered some solutions . Alternate proposals may come from interviewing employees, clients, suppliers, and / or consultants . You can also study what competitors are doing . With this data, you will have three choices: leave the system as is, improve it, or develop a new system . </Li> <Li> Describe the costs and benefits . </Li> <Ul> <Li> Systems analysis, requirements definition: Defines project goals into defined functions and operation of the intended application . It is the process of gathering and interpreting facts, diagnosing problems and recommending improvements to the system . Analyzes end - user information needs and also removes any inconsistencies and incompleteness in these requirements . </Li> </Ul>

Which are outputs of initiation stage in standard development life cycle (sdlc)