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1. One type of acquisition model associated with sourcing of IT/IS services, as discussed in the course readings, is Direct Purchase from the original equipment manufacturer. Identify two other   models from the readings, and give a practical example of each (Gordon-Byrne, 2014). 

2. Explain the difference between tangible and intangible assets when accounting for IT/IS purchases. Give an example of each type of asset, and describe why the difference is important when buying or selling IT equipment. (Gordon-Byrne, 2014).

3. In Chapter four of the course readings, Siepmann (2014) lists physical and logical security control methods for outsourced IT systems. Name two examples from each category of security method and briefly describe their shortfall of control effectiveness.

4. Identify at least four criteria for an article to be considered authoritative for academic research purposes. Explain why the distinction of authoritativeness is important. Give examples of two articles from the readings for this course that are not deemed to be authoritative. Tell why the articles do not qualify as authoritative.

5. List the three main categories of business process outsourcing risks identified in the Session Notes for the course. Give a practical example of each main category of risk.

6. Any contract, to be legally enforceable, consists of six core elements. Identify those six elements, as discussed in the Session notes, and give an example of how each can be applied to an outsourcing contract for IT/IS services.

7. In the week 10 assigned readings, Jain and Khurana (2016) describe their findings related to vendor contributions to positive relationships with clients. Briefly summarize their findings and describe what those results might suggest to domestic U.S. companies wishing to outsource IT work to India.