Which of the Following Describes the Internal Staffing Requirements When

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the internal staffing requirements when software components are acquired from enterprise-wide solutions providers?

• A) Some internal staff are necessary, but mostly consultants are needed.
• B) Some IS and user staff to define requirements and evaluate packages are needed.
• C) Internal staff may be needed, depending on the application.
• D) Internal staff are necessary, though staff size may vary.
• E) None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Financial obligations that are directly tied to the scale of manufacturing or sales, involving components such as labor and materials.

Fixed Cost

Costs that remain consistent regardless of the amount of goods produced or sold, including expenses like salaries or rent.

Capital Budgeting

The process by which a business evaluates and selects long-term investments that are expected to yield returns that exceed the costs of financing.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows, reflecting the time value of money and investment risk.