Bethune Cookman University

CS 131

Chapter 12 Discussion Questions

1)List five reasons why organizations outsource. When should an organization choose not to outsource? Why are some organizations beginning to rural source?

2. Explain the make-or-buy decision process and describe how to perform the financial calculations in the simple lease-or-buy example provided in this chapter. What are the main types of contracts if you decide to outsource? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
3. Do you think many IT professionals have experience writing RFPs and evaluating proposals for IT projects? What skills would be useful for these tasks?
4. How do organizations decide whom to send RFPs, or RFQs?
5. How can organizations use a weighted decision matrix to evaluate proposals as part of seller selection?
6. List two suggestions for ensuring adequate change control on projects that involve outside contracts.