gyu questions before final Flashcards
Describe the three categories of applications software.
Give an example of each
Horizontal-market software is software designed for generic tasks that cut across many different business functions
–> These applications are usually not easy to customize and are sold right off the store shelf ready to use.
–> Applications such as spreadsheets, word processing and email systems are examples of these products.
–> The most used horizontal market software is Microsoft Office.
Vertical Market software is software that is specifically designed to fit the needs of a particular industry.
–> For example, several software development firms serve the auto repair industry including AllData and Auto Repair Boss. This software is tailored to work for firms within a specific industry. The software can often be modified (at least slightly) to fit the business.
One-of-a-kind application software is software that is developed for a particular firm within a particular industry.
The software is custom designed to fit the firm’s special needs. Many of the applications written for Cirque de Soleil such as their castings page would be examples of one-of-a-kind application software. This is true for many web pages that are designed to be unique.
Horizontal-market software
software designed for generic tasks that cut across many different business functions
The most used horizontal market software
Microsoft Office
Vertical Market software
software that is specifically designed to fit the needs of a particular industry
One-of-a-kind application software
software that is developed for a particular firm within a particular industry
