What is the most likely system acquisition method commercial software, custom software, or ERP-for each of the following situations? Explain your answers. A heating and air-conditioning supply company with 20 employees that sells standard off-the-shelf products to wholesale customers in a local com- munity needs a system to manage its affairs. .A major oil company with diverse holdings, complex oil leases, and esoteric accounting practices needs a system that can coordinate its many enterprises. . A large organization with multiple divisions needs an information system to support its operations. The information needs of the various divisions are diverse but standard within their respective industries.

What is the most likely system acquisition method commercial software, custom software, or ERP-for each of the following situations? Explain your answers. A heating and air-conditioning supply company with 20 employees that sells standard off-the-shelf products to wholesale customers in a local com- munity needs a system to manage its affairs. .A major oil company with diverse holdings, complex oil leases, and esoteric accounting practices needs a system that can coordinate its many enterprises. . A large organization with multiple divisions needs an information system to support its operations. The information needs of the various divisions are diverse but standard within their respective industries.

Accounting Information Systems

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337619202

Author:Hall, James A.

Publisher:Hall, James A.

Chapter13: Systems Development And Program Change Activities

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P: ANNOUNCING A NEW INFORMATION SYSTEM The AJAX Company is considering implementing a new accounting...

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