1 Development and implementation teams typically include members from multiple disciplines. Discuss the importance of a systems team comprised of multiple disciplines.

2 How important is testing to ERP implementation?

3 Do you think thorough testing procedures would help in averting any possible implementation calamity? Why or why not?

4 Some managers do not see the direct impact of an ERP on profitability. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.

5 Why is it important to understand the SDLC?

6 What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the four most common methods for gathering information for a systems survey?

7 Which one(s) of them makes the most sense for your company and explain why.

8 If you were part of a team of AIS development, which specific issues would you like to address in the system's survey?

9 Custom, canned, and modified canned software all have advantages and disadvantages. In this age of increasing computerization,

- which do you feel will become predominant?
- Will any of the methods be phased out?
- Does your response vary depending on the type of industry or company?

10 think that most canned applications are too rigid and may not promote growth (lack of scalability). What are your thoughts?

11 Why evaluating a new AIS should be a pre-planned and organized process.

12 What is the benefit of doing so?

13 Even though the payback method does not consider the time value of money, it is still popular. Why might this be true ?

14 Is it possible to lower your cost of goods sold like optimize the quality of the medical product?