BelAir Has Developed and Run Its Own Information System for the Past

question 84

Multiple Choice

BelAir has developed and run its own information system for the past ten years.However,the company has now decided to outsource its information systems (IS) function to a service provider.Which of the following,if true,will strengthen BelAir's decision?

• A) BelAir's IS team developed the existing system from scratch and has ironed out most of the faults over the years.
• B) The service provider is highly recommended by its other clients.
• C) Most BelAir employees are familiar with the current information system.
• D) BelAir has seen a fall in its revenue over the last year.
• E) Outsourcing its IS function did not benefit BelAir's competitor, Amis Systems.

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Definitions:

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