Question 1

___ is based on a different view of computer systems than that perception that characterizes traditional development approaches.

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Question 2

List and describe the six stages of the SDLC. What role would you play in the SDLC if your company was thinking about implementing an ERP system; if you were an HR manager; if you were an IT programmer?

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Question 3

___ is an approach in which the organization's end users develop their own applications with little or no formal assistance from the IT department.

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Question 4

You decide the traditional SDLC approach has too many disadvantages. Which alternative would you use and why? HINT: You should discuss the advantages of the method you choose and at least one disadvantage supporting why you would not choose the other methods.

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Question 5

What is the difference between outsourcing and offshoring? If you were the CEO of a large corporation, would you outsource, offshore, or insource (why or why not)?

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Question 6

List and describe the four fundamental questions/decisions/strategies for acquiring IT applications (including the sub-parts). You've justified your IT investment, so now you need to decide how you want to pursue it. You are an entrepreneur who wants to start your own small business; how would you answer these questions? Now assume you are the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar company; how would you answer these questions?

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Question 7

___ uses standard components to build applications.

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Question 8

List and describe the four common approaches for conducting a cost-benefit analysis. What are the difficulties associated with conducting these approaches for IT projects? What approach would you use to justify the implementation of a website that allows customers to post comments on it and why?

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Quiz 13: Acquiring Information Systems and Applications