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citing ALL your sources, but ALWAYS keeping the headings AS given below, discuss ALL the following five (5) issues: 5 Questions 350 words minimum Discussion issues 1) The Business Case for Investment Most businesses today are becoming digital with several of their business operations being digitized and also have a web presence, meaning, that they are automatically global. To be effective in the global arena, firms must plan. What in crisp, cogent and incisive language are FIVE key benefits forfeited by firms operating at this level, but failing to make a business case for investments in information technology? 2) Feasibility analysis There are always risks involved in executing any new information systems change in an organization, as it scales (grows in size and complexity). Using crisp, cogent and incisive language, to what extent do you think that a feasibility analysis covers some of the specific risks as identified by you that a business unit might face without its inclusion. 3) Software development or off-the-shelf purchasing Using crisp, cogent and incisive language, to what extent and under what circumstances does end-user inclusion and involvement improve the development of software and prototyping? Contrast this with off-the-shelf designs. 4) The psychological view of quality Using crisp, cogent and incisive language, but taking the psychological view of quality, defend from your perspective why, or why it is not any easier to distribute a manufactured and tangible product as opposed to a service. 5) Primary and supportive activities Using crisp, cogent and incisive language, defend or support your position regarding: a) the primary activities and/or, b) the support activities in terms of the value chain model that would be associated with a hairdressing salon business.