When in-house IS/IT expertise is high and the degree of uniqueness of the business process to be supported is high, the most appropriate method of acquiring applications software is:
A) purchase of a standard off the shelf package
B) having a system integrator tailor a standard package to the needs of the business
C) development of software by a software house
D) development of bespoke software by the in-house team
E) none of the above

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When both in-house IS/IT expertise and the uniqueness of the business process are high, developing bespoke (custom-made) software by the in-house team is the most appropriate method. This approach allows for software that is precisely tailored to the unique needs of the business, leveraging the high level of in-house expertise.

When In-House IS/IT Expertise Is High and the Degree of Uniqueness