INFO3 - Bank2

Case Study Questions - INFO3 - Bank2 (Jan 2010)

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4) One idea is to keep the development of a new sales software and MIS in-house. Alternatively, Pharwell could contract the work out to an external software supplier. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

External software supplier

• advantages
• disadvantages

Development in-house

• advantages
• disadvantages

What is a MIS?

5) Pharwell is about to employ a Chief Information Officer. In the job description, state THREE skills or attributes that the Chief Information Officer should posses

a)

b)

c)

6) Pharwell will need to consider carefully corporate strategy covering technology for ICT systems. Give TWO examples of areas that need to be considered

a)

b)