In-class discussion questions for Mar 11

We will discuss these questions in-class on Wed, Mar 11. Do not post comments on this.

• Why do states adopt E-Zpass for a common standard payment system?
• Why have IT systems at IVK and Accenture gotten so complex?
• When there is freedom, employees and business units are using different kinds of ITs, whatever they want. What are the problems in this case?
• What are the other risks in having one or a few IT vendors for standardized IT architecture?
• What does it mean by coupling in IT systems?
• Can the collections system at IVK be up-and-running without communicating with the loan operation system or the financial/accounting system?
• How to choose bewteen Voluntary Compliance vs. Strict Enforcement? What should be consideration?
• If IT is Compete, which should the choice? What if Qualifier?