Discussion Question

Case Study Analysis and Discussion

Indiana University: Financial Aid System Implementation: Success or Failure?

Introduction: Cost and benefit analysis, technical feasibility, economic feasibility, etc. are key components to making decision whether to build or purchase third party applications. If you were given six months to develop a product, you have the option of buying a product that can easily be customized to fit your needs. What would you do?

This question is similar to being asked to complete a new project; you were given the choice to either hire qualified people or outsource to one vendor. The ingredients to making the right or wrong decision connects to return on investment (ROI), as well as focusing on core competencies and delivery successful results at the project timeline.

Assignment: Prepare a response to the following discussion topic after reviewing Real World Case 3 Indiana University: Financial Aid System Implementation: Success or Failure?: Competitive advantages/disadvantages of using in-house vs. third-party applications.

Cite examples from your own reading and research to support your position. Format your response according to APA guidelines.

By Saturday, September 26, 2015, submit your response to the M5: Assignment 1 Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, September 30, 2015, review responses submitted by at least two classmates and provide comments.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.