As a systems analyst, what would your role be in helping Sandy Shores develop a new system? Would the acquisition strategy affect your role? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

Answers will vary but the decision to outsource or choose a commercial package would require less work on the part of a systems analyst than developing software in-house. When selecting hardware and software, systems analysts often work as an evaluation and selection team. A team approach ensures that critical factors are not overlooked and that a sound choice is made.