Many executives of organizations need to be convinced that software is an asset and not an expense. IT managers need to be able to discuss capitalization in a way that will inspire appropriate budgetary support for IT project development. For this assignment, students will analyze an organization. In an effort to support the goal(s) of the organization, students will be tasked with an option to implement software off the shelf, customize purchased software, (re)develop software from scratch, or hire someone to rewrite software or make updates.

Write a 1,250-1,500 word recommendation that includes the following components:

An introduction, including an analysis of the problem.

A discussion of the potential solutions, including criteria for evaluating potential solutions.

A conclusion that describes how the recommendation supports the financial health of the association.

Refer to the "IT Budget Calculations" document to learn about the organization. The chart will need to be completed with the appropriate values for each proposed solution and submitted as an appendix item for the assignment.