Question 1

A pivot table is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) spreadsheet tool that displays two or more dimensions of data in a convenient format. 
B) type of relational database. 
C) chart tool that can rotate columnar data quickly and visually. 
D) tool for performing sensitivity analysis. 
E) integral data visualization tool used in digital dashboards and scorecards. 
A) spreadsheet tool that displays two or more dimensions of data in a convenient format. 
B) type of relational database. 
C) chart tool that can rotate columnar data quickly and visually. 
D) tool for performing sensitivity analysis. 
E) integral data visualization tool used in digital dashboards and scorecards.

Question 2

An information system for a building company that tracks construction costs for various projects across the United States would be categorized as a type of:

Accepted Answer

A) BPM. 
B) MIS. 
C) KPI. 
D) GSS. 
E) GDSS. 
A) BPM. 
B) MIS. 
C) KPI. 
D) GSS. 
E) GDSS.

Question 3

The third stage in Simon's description of decision making is implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

You are the CIO at an insurance firm and a manager has proposed implementing expensive new project management software that would help increase the efficiency of the IT staff.The idea of improved efficiency sounds good,but is there any way you can evaluate her decision before purchasing the software? Be specific.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should uti

Question 5

Sensitivity analysis predicts outcomes from constant inputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes the term business intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Software developed exclusively for business management 
B) The tools and techniques used to analyze and understand business data 
C) The infrastructure for collecting and managing business data 
D) Information systems involved in business decision making 
E) Enterprise systems used to make business decisions 
A) Software developed exclusively for business management 
B) The tools and techniques used to analyze and understand business data 
C) The infrastructure for collecting and managing business data 
D) Information systems involved in business decision making 
E) Enterprise systems used to make business decisions

Question 7

A drawback to high-velocity,automated decision-making systems is that they are unable to:

Accepted Answer

A) handle high volumes of decisions. 
B) handle structured decisions. 
C) handle semi-structured decisions. 
D) control themselves and respond to new environments. 
E) be applied to situations outside of the financial world. 
A) handle high volumes of decisions. 
B) handle structured decisions. 
C) handle semi-structured decisions. 
D) control themselves and respond to new environments. 
E) be applied to situations outside of the financial world.

Question 8

The first stage in Simon's decision-making process model is the design stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Behavioral models of management see managers as being ________ than does the classical model.

Accepted Answer

A) more systematic 
B) more informal 
C) more reflective 
D) more well organized 
E) less reactive 
A) more systematic 
B) more informal 
C) more reflective 
D) more well organized 
E) less reactive

Question 10

A structured decision is repetitive and routine,for which known procedures provide solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

You are an analyst for a firm that imports and distributes specialty oils and vinegars and your company wants you to evaluate their options for taking advantage of cutting edge business analytics.What are their choices? What will you recommend?

Accepted Answer

There are two strategies for adopting BI

Question 12

The leading methodology for understanding the really important information needed by a firm's executives is called the ________ method.

Accepted Answer

A) digital dashboard 
B) balanced scorecard 
C) KPI 
D) data visualization 
E) predictive analytics 
A) digital dashboard 
B) balanced scorecard 
C) KPI 
D) data visualization 
E) predictive analytics

Question 13

DSS are a special category of location analytics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

GDSS facilitate the solution of unstructured problems by a set of decision makers working together as a group in either the same location or different locations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe high-velocity automated decision making and its dangers.

Accepted Answer

High-velocity automated decision making

Question 16

Mintzberg outlined three categories of managerial roles:

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal,informational,and decisional. 
B) control,leadership,oversight. 
C) operational,management,and executive. 
D) cultural,organizational,and technical. 
E) middle management,senior management,executive. 
A) interpersonal,informational,and decisional. 
B) control,leadership,oversight. 
C) operational,management,and executive. 
D) cultural,organizational,and technical. 
E) middle management,senior management,executive.

Question 17

Which of the following is not an example of a BI predefined production report?

Accepted Answer

A) Workforce demographics 
B) Order cycle time 
C) Revenue forecasts 
D) Supplier performance 
E) Direct and indirect spending 
A) Workforce demographics 
B) Order cycle time 
C) Revenue forecasts 
D) Supplier performance 
E) Direct and indirect spending

Question 18

GDSS are designed to display data in the form of digitized maps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The dimension of ________ in information quality describes whether the structure of data is consistent.

Accepted Answer

A) integrity 
B) accuracy 
C) timeliness 
D) completeness 
E) consistency 
A) integrity 
B) accuracy 
C) timeliness 
D) completeness 
E) consistency

Question 20

Measures defined by management and used to internally evaluate the success of a firm's financial,business process,customer,and learning and growth are called:

Accepted Answer

A) benchmarks. 
B) KPIs. 
C) the balanced scorecard method. 
D) BPM. 
E) parameters. 
A) benchmarks. 
B) KPIs. 
C) the balanced scorecard method. 
D) BPM. 
E) parameters.

A pivot table is a(n):

An information system for a building company that tracks construction costs for various projects across the United States would be categorized as a type of:

The third stage in Simon's description of decision making is implementation.

Sensitivity analysis predicts outcomes from constant inputs.

Which of the following statements best describes the term business intelligence?

A drawback to high-velocity,automated decision-making systems is that they are unable to:

The first stage in Simon's decision-making process model is the design stage.

Behavioral models of management see managers as being ________ than does the classical model.

A structured decision is repetitive and routine,for which known procedures provide solutions.

You are an analyst for a firm that imports and distributes specialty oils and vinegars and your company wants you to evaluate their options for taking advantage of cutting edge business analytics.What are their choices? What will you recommend?

The leading methodology for understanding the really important information needed by a firm's executives is called the ________ method.

DSS are a special category of location analytics.

GDSS facilitate the solution of unstructured problems by a set of decision makers working together as a group in either the same location or different locations.

Describe high-velocity automated decision making and its dangers.

Mintzberg outlined three categories of managerial roles:

Which of the following is not an example of a BI predefined production report?

GDSS are designed to display data in the form of digitized maps.

The dimension of ________ in information quality describes whether the structure of data is consistent.

Measures defined by management and used to internally evaluate the success of a firm's financial,business process,customer,and learning and growth are called:

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems,organizations,and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications,the Internet,and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets,digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters

Exam 12: Enhancing Decision Making

A pivot table is a(n):

An information system for a building company that tracks construction costs for various projects across the United States would be categorized as a type of:

The third stage in Simon's description of decision making is implementation.

Sensitivity analysis predicts outcomes from constant inputs.

Which of the following statements best describes the term business intelligence?

A drawback to high-velocity,automated decision-making systems is that they are unable to:

The first stage in Simon's decision-making process model is the design stage.

Behavioral models of management see managers as being ________ than does the classical model.

A structured decision is repetitive and routine,for which known procedures provide solutions.

You are an analyst for a firm that imports and distributes specialty oils and vinegars and your company wants you to evaluate their options for taking advantage of cutting edge business analytics.What are their choices? What will you recommend?

The leading methodology for understanding the really important information needed by a firm's executives is called the ________ method.

DSS are a special category of location analytics.

GDSS facilitate the solution of unstructured problems by a set of decision makers working together as a group in either the same location or different locations.

Describe high-velocity automated decision making and its dangers.

Mintzberg outlined three categories of managerial roles:

Which of the following is not an example of a BI predefined production report?

GDSS are designed to display data in the form of digitized maps.

The dimension of ________ in information quality describes whether the structure of data is consistent.

Measures defined by management and used to internally evaluate the success of a firm's financial,business process,customer,and learning and growth are called:

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems,organizations,and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications,the Internet,and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets,digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters