Escapade Inc., a travel agency in Sydney, is using a highly expensive implementation process for a short period of time. It launches the new system while the old one is still running and employees have to do their jobs twice, once on each system. Which of the following is the company using?
A)parallel implementation
B)phased implementation
C)direct implementation
D)pilot implementation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario describes a situation where the new system is launched while the old one is still running, and employees have to use both systems simultaneously. This is a characteristic of a parallel implementation, which allows a gradual transition from the old to the new system, but requires duplicating efforts during a short period of time. Phased implementation would involve rolling out the new system in phases or modules, while the old system is gradually phased out. Direct implementation would involve immediately replacing the old system with the new one. Pilot implementation would involve testing the new system in a small group or department before rolling it out to the entire organization. None of these alternatives match the scenario described in the question.