Application software packages
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Many packages offer customization features:
Allow software package to be modified to meet unique requirements without destroying integrity of package software
Evaluation criteria for systems analysis include:
Functions provided by the package, flexibility, user friendliness, hardware and software resources, database requirements, installation and maintenance efforts, documentation, vendor quality, and cost
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Detailed list of questions submitted to packaged-software vendors
Used to evaluate alternative software packages