The purpose of thisassignment is to allow you to examine both an in-house softwaredevelopment and a commercially purchased software package.
Scenario: CSU hasa sporting goods shop that sells sports equipment, as well ashiking and camping supplies. The CSU shop owner, Peter, wants todevelop a customer-order entry system and has hired your ITconsulting firm to advise him about software alternatives. Peter isleaning toward in-house development because he does not want todepend on a third-party vendor and supplier for technical supportand upgrades. Peter does not want to sell on the Internet, but thiscould change in the future. Peter wants to meet you tomorrow tomake a decision.
To determine what youtell Peter, begin by researching the advantages and disadvantagesof in-house software development and a commercial softwarepackage.
In two pages, explainat least three advantages and three disadvantages for each of thealternatives: in-house software development and commercial softwarepackage. Then, explain which direction you recommend for Peter,either in-house software development or a commercial softwarepackage.
Include at least onereference in your paper.
System Analysis andDesign
