1. The make-versus-buy decision is important every time a new application is requested of the IS group. In your opinion, under what conditions (i. e., for what reasons) should an IS organization make its own application? Under what conditions (i. e., for what reasons) should it buy an application? (6 points)

Explanation:

Key reasons why IS organization should make its own systems include;

-they will have full control of the system

-it promotes the development of internal workforce

-limits possible transfer of technology and intellectual property

The key reasons why IS organization should buy its own systems include;

-it will access external expertise

-the organization will focus on core functions

-it is sometimes cost-effective

In my own opinion,  an IS organization should make its own application  in order to allow them;

- when they manufacture their own application system, they will have full control of the system used as well as have direct control of the process.

- To promotes the development of internal workforce-to make a new application system because they will have to train its internal workforce.

- To have control over the transfer of technology and intellectual property- Creating an internal manufacturing unit will reduce the risk of divulging information and sharing technology as well as intellectual property to other organizations.

The key reasons why IS organization should buy (outsource) its own systems include;

-The IS organization will enjoy quality application systems from external expertise obtained from external organizations that are experienced in producing them.

-IS organization will concentrate or focus more on its core and main functions as external organizations provide the application systems.

-Buying from external entities will be cost effective because the organization will not need to  spend more money creating a new department to produce the application systems.