Make vs buy decisions in software acquisition
Cashman, David (2015)
Lahden ammattikorkeakoulu
2015
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201504084043
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201504084043
Tiivistelmä
In this modern era, software and IT have become ever prevalent in the work place. Although some may question the value of software and other IT tools, it cannot be denied that it fills a much needed role. With the age of ICT now in full swing, corporate software acquisition is becoming an increasingly important topic. There are now more software solutions for many different business needs than there have ever been before. This poses an important question, Make or Buy?
It is the purpose of this study is to investigate the factors which motivate individuals or organisations in Make or Buy decisions in software acquisition. As well as the motivational factors, this study aims to investigate the perceived positive and negative effects of the decision. As so few studies on the subject of Make Vs Buy deal solely with the perception of individuals, this study hopes to shed some light on the subjective opinions of those making the decision.
It is the purpose of this study is to investigate the factors which motivate individuals or organisations in Make or Buy decisions in software acquisition. As well as the motivational factors, this study aims to investigate the perceived positive and negative effects of the decision. As so few studies on the subject of Make Vs Buy deal solely with the perception of individuals, this study hopes to shed some light on the subjective opinions of those making the decision.