Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4.7, Problem 2DQ
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Pros of Proprietary software:
- User can acquire accurately what user needs in terms of features, report and so on.
- User can easily modify the software and add features that user might need to counteract as initiative by competitors.
- More stable framework and more consistent access to support.
Cons of Proprietary software:
- Beginning cost is higher.
- This software takes a more time and significant resources to improve needed features.
- The features and performance of software that has yet to be developed existing more possible risks.
Pros of Off-the-shelf software:
- The beginning cost is lower...
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Software choice of Duke Energy:
“Yes”, Duke Energy made the correct choice that is selecting the “off-the-shelf” software.
- Reasons for selecting off-the-shelf software:
- The purchasing cost of this software is cheaper.
- This software is immediately accessible for the user to install and start using...
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