Question

A firm that purchases a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) information system benefits by getting a standardized system without having to absorb development costs, but risks getting a system that does not align with the firm's businesses processes and existing technologies.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer: True

Step-by-step explanation:

Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software refers to the software products which are readily made and hence are available in the market for purchase.

One benefit of this is that when it's purchased, the company gets a standardized system without having to absorb development cost. Despite this advantage, it has a disadvantage as the company can risk getting a system which doesn't align with the businesses processes and existing technologies of the company.