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Outsourcing can appear too good to be true, and some of the benefits of outsourcing can be outweighed by its long-term costs. Conduct some research on the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing. Using what you learned from your research, discuss an example of how the benefits of outsourcing are outweighed by its long-term costs. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 1. The ____________ is the representative for IS and IT issues within the executive staff who provides the IS perspective during discussions of problem solutions, proposals, and new initiatives.
chief operating officer
chief technology officer
chief information officer
chief executive officer
Question 2. The purpose of the ____________ group is to protect data and information assets by establishing data standards and data management practices and policies.
data administration
data warehousing
data mining
data communication
Question 3. ____________ is the process of hiring another organization to perform a service.
Merging
Outsourcing
Headhunting
Diversifying
Question 4. In an IS department, the ____________ group manages computing infrastructure, including individual computers, in-house server farms, networks, and communications media.
operations
technology
development
manufacturing
Question 5. Which of the following is a limitation of aligning information systems with organizational strategy?
Adapting the IS to new versions of business processes is complex and time-consuming.
Aligning the IS direction with the organizational strategy occurs only when organizations merge.
Aligning the IS direction with the organizational strategy occurs only when the divisions are sold.
The steering committee provides a forum for the IS department to voice its complaints about the users.
Question 6. Describe a steering committee and explain the CIO's role with regard to it.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Question 7. Describe the major functions of the IS department.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
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