Higher Education Institutions Information Systems Acquisition Decision Model Development
Keywords:
Higher Education Institutions, Information System, Acquisition, Decision Model, DevelopmentAbstract
This study aimed to determine the in-house development and outsourcing of the Information System (IS) of the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the island of Samar. This study utilized the descriptive-development method of research that investigated the management strategies and practices in in-house development and outsourcing of information system of the HEIs in the island of Samar. From the finding of the study, the Information System Acquisition Decision Model was developed. This model would help HEIs in the decision-making process for information system acquisition by generating the best acquisition method-either in-house development or outsourcing. For outsourcing, it was revealed that all the management strategies were highly implemented. Among the management strategies, directing earned the highest weighted mean of 3.87 while monitoring and evaluation earned the lowest weighted mean of 3.56. in general, the overall mean of 3.67 implies that the management strategies in outsourcing of information system are conducted well but require a more intensive application to attain complete implementation. In general, the in house developed and outsourced information system have similar performance because both methods of acquisition have limitation and issues that need to be address. For the recommendation, the proposed Information System Acquisition Decision Model may be utilized by other HEIs as aid in the decision-making process for information system acquisition
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