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    The city purchased a computer 4 years ago to develop in-house programs but was unsuccessful, only producing one incomplete application that did not meet users' needs, and the hardware and software frequently failed. They likely lacked the necessary skills and experience to develop quality software. It may have been better to purchase off-the-shelf software which could have met their needs rather than developing custom software. An RFP allows organizations to identify their specific needs and potentially find existing software solutions while custom software provides tailored functionality but at higher costs and risks than canned alternatives.

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    The city purchased a computer 4 years ago to develop in-house programs but was unsuccessful, only producing one incomplete application that did not meet users' needs, and the hardware and software frequently failed. They likely lacked the necessary skills and experience to develop quality software. It may have been better to purchase off-the-shelf software which could have met their needs rather than developing custom software. An RFP allows organizations to identify their specific needs and potentially find existing software solutions while custom software provides tailored functionality but at higher costs and risks than canned alternatives.

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    Tutorial L4

    1. In a Midwest city of 45,000, a computer was purchased and in-house programmers


    began developing programs. Four years later, only one incomplete and poorly
    functioning application had been developed, none of software met users’ minimum
    requirements, and the hardware and the software frequently failed.

    a) Why do you think the city was unable to produce quality, workable software?
    b) Would the city have been better off purchasing software?
    c) Could the city have found software that met its needs? Why or why not?

    2. Describe end-user computing and the advantages and risks involved.

    3. Identify the ways an organization can gain full advantage of using a Request For
    Proposal (RFP).

    4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of custom software and of canned
    software for meeting application software needs?

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