Identify and describe each of the five systems' development ...

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Identify and describe each of the five systems' development approaches.
 
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Question 2

A primary benefit of offshore outsourcing is that this can substantially reduce hidden costs.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer to Question 1

1. Systems lifecycle is a sequential step-by-step formal process, written specification and approvals, limited role of users.
2. In prototyping, requirements are specified dynamically with experimental systems in a rapid, informal, and iterative process; users continually interact with the prototype.
3. An applications software package is commercial software that eliminates the need for internally developed software programs.
4. In end-user development, systems are created by end users using fourth-generation software tools, rapid and informal, minimal role of information systems specialists.
5. In outsourcing, systems are built and sometimes operated by an external vendor.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE

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