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In which circumstances should an organization buy, rather than build, software?
Suggested Answer: A
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21 comments · newest first
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Magdalene
10 months ago
Really? I’m surprised anyone would choose D, seems risky!
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Lajuana
10 months ago
I disagree, B makes sense too for regulated industries.
KI
Kindra
10 months ago
A is the way to go, no need to reinvent the wheel.
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Catherin
11 months ago
C is a good point, changing requirements can be tough!
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Flo
11 months ago
Definitely A, if it's widely available, just buy it!
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Beula
11 months ago
D seems tricky; if users need a lot of customization, wouldn't that lean more towards building rather than buying?
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Pamella
11 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like C could be a reason to build software instead of buying it, especially if requirements are changing a lot.
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Mona
11 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about regulated industries needing custom solutions, so maybe B isn't the best choice for buying.
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Emogene
12 months ago
I think option A makes sense since buying software that's standardized can save time and resources.
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Britt
12 months ago
Ah, this is a good one. I think the key is to consider the organization's specific needs and constraints. The options give a nice set of scenarios to evaluate.
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Annice
12 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy here. I'll start by identifying the key factors that would drive a buy vs. build decision, then match those up to the options provided.
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Noah
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think through the tradeoffs between standardized features, regulatory requirements, changing needs, and customization requirements.
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Kanisha
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about when to buy vs. build software. I'll need to carefully consider the factors mentioned in the options.
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Stefan
1 year ago
Regulated industries need to be extra cautious, so option B is probably the safest bet.
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Franchesca
1 year ago
In that case, it might be better to build the software to ensure it can adapt to the changing needs of the organization.
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Reita
1 year ago
But what if the organization is rapidly expanding and the requirements are constantly changing?
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Rosio
1 year ago
I agree with Jules. It can save time and resources to purchase rather than build in that case.
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Loise
1 year ago
Option A seems like the most logical choice. Why reinvent the wheel when a standardized solution is available?
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Alex
1 year ago
A) The software is widely available and its features are standardized across most organizations
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Virgina
1 year ago
A) The software is widely available and its features are standardized across most organizations
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Jules
1 year ago
I think in circumstances where the software is widely available and standardized, it makes sense to buy.