Which of the following statements regarding software acquisition (purchase vs. in-house development) is false?
a. software developed in house can cost 10 times more than purchased software
b. when a suitable software package is available for purchase, it is better to buy it rather than try to reinvent it in-house
c. the annual maintenance of in-house software is typically 25% of the development cost, whereas the annual maintenance of purchased software is typically 50% of the purchase price
d. none of the statements are false
C
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A. not motivated by genuine concern for others. B. the consequence of deep underlying insecurities. C. at odds with her stated job description. D. a distraction to her fellow employees. E. distracting her from other duties and responsibilities.
If a job candidate files charges of employment discrimination against a company, the burden of proof in the case falls on:
A) the employer to prove that all pre-employment questions are job-related and nondiscriminatory. B) the candidate to prove that some pre-employment questions and actions were discriminatory. C) the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission representing the job candidate in the lawsuit. D) None of the above
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A. Decreased energy B. Decreased substance abuse C. Concentration or memory problems D. Irritability
Which of the following is FALSE regarding learning curves?
A) Learning curves differ from company to company. B) The same learning curves are used for indirect labor as are used for direct labor. C) Changes in personnel can change the learning curve. D) The learning curve may spike for a short time even if it is going to drop in the long run. E) All of the above are false.