The Implementation Phase Is the Longest and Most Expensive Phase

question 52

True/False

The implementation phase is the longest and most expensive phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

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Catharsis Hypothesis

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Social Exchange Theory

A sociological and psychological theory proposing that social behavior is the result of an exchange process to maximize benefits and minimize costs.

Reciprocity Norm

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Free Samples

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