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How to select application software.

Journal of Systems Management

| September 01, 1995 | Ragowsky, Arik; Stern, Myles | COPYRIGHT 1995 John Carroll University. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The three main alternatives for acquiring application software are developing a custom application, installing an existing package, and modifying a package to meet the users' specific needs. Three case studies illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches and show how to avoid some pitfalls in options that appear "promising." Suggestions are given for how the IS specialist can help make the project successful.

Information systems are vital to the operation and management of every organization in processing financial and operational transactions and supporting management decisions. In most organizations IS are essential to maintaining a competitive ...

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