MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS CIS Discussion: Step 7

Referring to Step 7, assuming you have an organization, discuss the following questions.

In a new post, use the Reply button at the bottom of this page to respond to the following six questions (one paragraph minimum for each question): 

  • Define the issues your organization is facing that you believe require automation.
  • Does your organization need a new information system or can modify the existing information system(s)? Why?
  • Explain the budget components of a new COTS software for your organization.
  • Describe what it takes to gain and maintain organizational support for introducing new COTS software to your organization.
  • Find three COTS vendors that specialize in your industry and list them and their websites.
  • Describe the issues involved in customizing COTS for your organization, including the integration of different information systems in your organization.