Reference no: EM132250702

Topic: Discussions

TWO ARTICLES

Post a message here to me describing TWO articles about outsourcing by name and author and date. Include the reference entry for the article in correct APA format. The article should be no older than five years (2013 or more recent). NAME THE ARTICLES [ARTICLE #1 & ARTICLE # 2]

(70 WORDS EACH) REFERENCE: APA FORMAT

References

Wallo, A., & Kock, H. (2018). HR outsourcing in small and medium-sized enterprises. Personnel Review, 47(5), 1008-1023.

QUESTION 1 [COTS for the Enterprise]

1. Find, provide a reference link to, and describe an example of an enterprise-level Commercial Off the Shelf Software (COTS) software package. Select enterprise-level programs that serve organizational functions such as CRM, ERP, Accounting, Sales Management, etc.

Do not identify simple PC-based individual software programs such as Microsoft Office, Turbo-Tax, Quicken, virus protection packages, or other smaller-scope programs mostly used by individuals.**

a. In your description, consider the following discussion items;

• What function(s) are handled by the package? How does it serve the enterprise?

• Costing structure, including expected costs for the software and other services offered by the vendor.

• The benefits of using the package vs. using a custom-developed solution.

• Indicators of how flexible the package is.

b. Are there alternative ways of doing what the package does that would provide a company with a competitive advantage? In other words, what are the reasons why one might not purchase the package? [200 WORDS]

REFERENCE: APA FORMAT

QUESTION 2 [ERP Implementation]

A. There are numerous cases and stories around describing ERP implementations. Vendors are only too pleased to describe their successful projects. But, a review of failed implementations can be even more instructive for those who wish to avoid the many pitfalls associated with ERP projects.

Search for a database for articles about ERP installations or relate a story from your own experience about a failed ERP project. Tell the story to the class in this discussion area. Address the following topics.

• Who were the parties to the project?

• What vendor or consultants were involved?

• What was the scope of the project?

• If possible, indicate the value or cost of the project to the buyer.

• What factors or situations led to the problems with the installation?

• What was the ultimate outcome of the ERP implementation?

• Identify the key causes of the failure.

• If you use an article from the literature, be sure to include the reference entry of the source in an APA FORMAT.

[200 WORDS]

QUESTION 3

What role do phases, of the development process, serve when working to manage custom software development? If possible, please feel free to provide examples. [150 WORDS] REFERENCE: APA FORMAT

QUESTION 4

Outsourcing offloads a burdensome technical responsibility and allows management to focus on its core business. Outsourcing strips a company of an important core competence--IT know-how. Which statement do you agree with? Why? Is there a middle ground? Why or why not?

[150 WORDS] REFERENCE: APA FORMAT