IDG Contributor Network: Should I judge a system based on requirements or outcomes?

When a company thinks about selecting a new finance and accounting system, there are many key criteria to consider, including vendor reputation, security, cost, technical architecture and functional fit. All of those are equally important and need to be taken into account.When companies evaluate functional fit, they typically start by listing a set of requirements that the system must do. But that approach could be a trap. Here are three pitfalls you should avoid when determining functional fit