Describe and discuss the issues involved in managing software selection

ITIS203 BSS Assignment 2 Semester 1, 2014 Weighting: 30% Maximum raw marks: 100 Due: Via email submission to [email protected] by 11:55 pm on the Friday of Week 10. Maximum number of words: 2,000. 10% more or less than this amount is acceptable. Learning Outcomes assessed: a) Describe and discuss the issues involved in managing software selection. b) Compare various options of software acquisition such as building, buying or renting a software package. e) Prepare requests for proposals and evaluate vendors. f) Negotiate contracts and prepare supplier agreements. Individual Case Study Report and Presentation This assessment is in 2 parts: 1. 2,000-Word Report (80 marks) In this part of the assignment, you are to imagine that you work as an internal consultant for a company and are responsible for the evaluation of the costs and benefits of the real (not imagined) software solution chosen in Assignment 1. You also need to ensure that the correct legal documents are developed and put into place. 2. 10 Minute Oral Presentation of Case Study to Class in Weeks 11 and 12 (20 marks) In this part of the assignment, students are to prepare and present a brief oral presentation. You are to imagine that you have to convince the senior management and board of directors for your organisation that your chosen solution is the best appropriate one. Your presentation should be between 10-15 slides and include the reasons for considering the software, the requirements, various possible options and the reasons for your ultimate recommendation. Answer the following with subheadings for each numbered item: 1. Software Acquisition a. What is Software Acquisition? In your answer, define and distinguish between building, buying or renting software. Use 3 credible resources (journals, good websites) for this question. (15 marks) 2. Request for Proposal a. On the basis of requirements that you have developed and/or imagine to exist for your organisation, develop an RFP for the...