Which Strategy Might Cause Problems During Implementation of a New

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which strategy might cause problems during implementation of a new information system?

• A)Once the committee has given information to the vendor regarding system needs, a small addition is requested.
• B)An open system is set up such that software upgrades can be implemented quickly and easily.
• C)The vendor is asked to fully customize the information system for a specialty organization.
• D)The committee verifies that the vendor provides annual maintenance with an additional contract.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Merger

A business consolidation that occurs between firms operating in the same industry.

Conglomerate Merger

A merger between companies operating in different industries, aimed at diversification or expansion of a corporate portfolio.

Vertical Merger

The combination of two or more companies involved in different stages of the production process of the same good or service.

Marketing Chain

The marketing chain refers to the sequence of intermediaries that goods or services pass through from the producer to the final consumer.