A. Assume that you are developing a new system for a local real estate agency. The agency wants to keep a database of its own property
listings and also wants to have access to the citywide multiple listings service used by all real estate agents. Which design strategy
would you recommend for the construction of this system? Why?
B. Assume that you are developing a new system for a multistate chain of video stores. Each store will run a fairly standardized set of
video store processes (cataloging video inventory, customer registration, video rentals, video returns, overdue fees, etc.). In
addition, each store’s system will be networked to the corporate offices for sales and expense reporting. Which design strategy would
you recommend for the construction of this system? Why?
C. Assume that you are part of a development team that is working on a new warehouse management system. You have the task of
investigating software packages that are available through ASPs. Using the World Wide Web, identify at least two potential sources of
such software. What are the pros and cons of this approach to obtaining a software package?
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