Software can be very versatile, so this is often a tempting route to saving some cash. One of the most common ways in which companies attempt to save on expenditures is by consolidating software purchases, using applications for multiple purposes for which they may not have originally been designed.
It’s not Microsoft’s fault that Excel has become the de facto project management tool for most teams. It is the difficult job of upper management to make the tough calls as to what expenses are wasteful, and which are necessary investments in a company’s well-being. At the same time however, companies should not skimp on essential engines to drive business. Often, these moves are prudent, allowing business owners to refine and simplify their processes, eliminate waste, and preserve their employees’ livelihood. That’s why many teams turn over their project management duties to Excel. In tough times, companies cut corners on software.
