In the context of in-house software development options, a firm that enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry is called a(n) _____.
A) business process outsourcing (BPO)
B) enterprise resource planner (ERP)
C) online service provider (OSP)
D) value-added reseller (VAR)

Question

In the context of in-house software development options, a firm that enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry is called a(n) _____.​
A) business process outsourcing (BPO)
B) enterprise resource planner (ERP)
C) online service provider (OSP)
D) value-added reseller (VAR)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A value-added reseller (VAR) enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry. Business process outsourcing (BPO) involves outsourcing non-core business activities to a third-party provider, enterprise resource planner (ERP) is a type of software used to manage business processes, and online service provider (OSP) refers to a company that provides a service over the internet. Therefore, the best choice is D - value-added reseller (VAR).

In the Context of In-House Software Development Options, a Firm