1. Hardware and Software Q5: How much does software cost? Dagmara Galik; Group C

2. © Pearson Prentice Hall 20094-2 Q5 – How much does software cost? Managers should make software purchasing decisions based on the type of software and its functions that employees need to accomplish their tasks. – Some software programs require a company to purchase a site license that allows all its computers to run the program. – An upgrade adds new features and functions to existing programs and is less costly than a new software license.

3. © Pearson Prentice Hall 20094-3 Q5 – How much does software cost? Managers choose operating system software based on organizational policy. Managers choose horizontal-market software based on organizational policy and the components employees need to for their jobs. Managers choose vertical-market software based on job category needs. It is illegal and highly unethical to use software without proper licenses.

4. © Pearson Prentice Hall 20094-4 Q5 – How much does software cost? Fig 4-17 Client Software Prices