The Practice of Contracting Custom Software Development to an Outside

question 63

Multiple Choice

The practice of contracting custom software development to an outside firm is commonly referred to as:

• A)outsourcing.
• B)scaling.
• C)service-oriented architecture.
• D)application integration.
• E)utility computing.

Recognize the role of reactance theory in behavior and decision-making.

Distinguish between status quo bias and omission bias in decision-making.

Analyze the characteristics and implications of being an entity theorist versus an incremental theorist.

Identify different forms of decision avoidance and their underlying reasons.

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Definitions:

Internal Factors

Influences, characteristics or conditions within a person that affect their behavior and attitudes.

External Factors

Elements outside an organization or individual that can affect performance, outcomes, or decision making.

Imagines

The act of forming mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to the senses.

Ballet Dancer

An individual trained in ballet, a classical dance form characterized by grace, precision, and disciplined technique.