“IMT Custom Machine Company, Inc., case study I-1 help

case I-1.pdf 

Read Case Study I-1 entitled “IMT
Custom Machine Company, Inc.: Selection of an Information Technology Platform”
on pages 116-127 in Brown, C. V., DeHayes, D. W., Hoffer, J. A., Martin, W. W.,
& Perkins, W. C. (2012). Managing information technology (7th ed.).

Then write a debriefing report that
includes the “pros” and “cons” of the four options presented to the vice
president and division manager in the case study. Include a recommendation for
the one of the four options you feel would be the most appropriate solution. If
none of the four options is the appropriate solution, recommend a new option.

In your
response remember to address the following:

– 
How
well staff is able to handle the option

– 
Key
applications and their ability to work with the type of system

– 
Tools
available that work with the type of system

– 
Stability
of vendor[s]

– 
Cost

– 
Consistency
with business group strategies and vision

– 
Budget
and capacity planning

– 
Software
licensing

Your report
should be 4-5 pages in length and well-written. Use academic writing standards
and APA style guidelines, citing references as appropriate.

case_i_1.pdf