Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design (6th Edition)
Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133546231
Author: Joseph Valacich, Joey George
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 13FE
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Off-the-shelf software:

  • Off-the-shelf software is a ready-made software product purchased as opposed to custom made software that is designed for a specific purpose.
  • This software is available to general public for sale.
  • Microsoft office is an off-the-shelf software which is a package software solution for businesses.
  • It comes from the days when software was sold in boxes containing physical media and instruction manuals.

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Criteria prioritization as they are used in the organization:

  • The most important criteria for selecting off-the-shelf software is vendor support. Software can’t be licensed from a vendor that has poor support.
  • The next important feature of selecting off-the-shelf software is vendor viability. Hence do not get involved with a vendor who might not be in business tomorrow.
  • The next important feature is cost of the software. Cost involves comparing the cost of developing the system in house and the cost of purchasing or licensing the software package.
  • The next important feature is functionality. It refers to the tasks that software can perform and also include mandatory, essential and desired system features...

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Other criteria’s for selecting off-the-shelf software:

The other criterion’s which can be used for selecting off-the-shelf software include:

  • It should be easy to use...

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