What are the pros and cons of in-house development versus purchasing a system?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary but they could include some the reasons included in the following table:
Reasons for In-House Development Reasons for Purchasing a Software Package
Satisfy unique business requirements Lower costs
Minimize changes in business procedures Requires less time to implement and policies
Meet constraints of existing systems Proven reliability and performance benchmarks
Meet constraints of existing technology Requires less technical development staff
Develop internal resources and capabilities Future upgrades provided by the vendor
Satisfy unique security requirements Obtain input from other companies

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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