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pepyto

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Why would an organization outsource information systems operations?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an activity found in the project initiation phase?
 
  A) Establishing the project initiation team
  B) Establishing a relationship with the developer
  C) Establishing the project initiation plan
  D) Establishing management procedures


lucas dlamini

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Answer to Question 1

Outsourcing may be cost-effective. If a company specializes in running payroll for other companies, it can leverage the economies of scale it achieves from running one stable computer application for many organizations into very low prices. Outsourcing also provides a way for firms to leapfrog their current position in information systems and to turn over development and operations to outside staff who possess knowledge and skills not found internally. Other reasons for outsourcing include: freeing up internal resources, increasing the revenue potential of the organization, reducing time to market, increasing process.

Answer to Question 2

B



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