1. In deciding on your proposal, what options do the owners have?
2. If the owners decide to purchase or customize a software package, what steps will you take?
3. Explain the difference between logical and physical design.
4. Describe the steps typically performed in systems design.

Leading Edge Climbing Equipment is a retail rock climbing equipment vendor that is planning to install a new order entry and transaction processing system. As Leading Edge’s IT manager, you are preparing for a follow-up meeting to confirm the owner’s decision to move forward with the system.