$2\mathrm{.}1$ Reflecting on your organisation $2\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}1$Give a brief about your organisation and any technology platform or system you have introduced. $(2)$

Based on your response in $2\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}1,2\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}2$ What may be some of the key motivations for your organisation to develop their own in$-$house system instead of selecting an off$-$the$-$shelf package? $(3)$

$2\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}3$ What are some of the challenges that your organisation may face during the development and implementation process of the in$-$house system? $(3)$

$2\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}4$ How do the functionalities and performance of the in$-$house system compare to those offered by off$-$the$-$shelf packages? $(3)$

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$2\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}5$ What implications does this decision have on your organisation$$s operational efficiency and long$-$term strategic planning? $(3)$

$2\mathrm{.}2$ Outsourcing involves delegating certain business processes to external agencies or third parties, while external acquisition, often known as "offshoring," involves obtaining resources, services, or goods from a foreign country. List five benefits of outsourcing $(5)$