Question 1

Define business process reengineering (BPR).

Accepted Answer

Business process reengineering is a tool

Question 2

The key concept to an ERP system is a central site for all the data of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One method to improve the effectiveness of open-book management is through game playing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Data mining employs statistical techniques to uncover answers to issues about business operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the characteristics of firms best-suited to open-book management?

Accepted Answer

Characteristics of best-suited

Question 6

The focus of business process reengineering is on the improvement of specific processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Outsourcing and marketing worldwide enable firms to

Accepted Answer

A) develop new markets. 
B) reduce input costs. 
C) manage effects of peaks and valleys in local economies. 
D) all of the above. 
A) develop new markets. 
B) reduce input costs. 
C) manage effects of peaks and valleys in local economies. 
D) all of the above.

Question 8

Diversity applies to differences in

Accepted Answer

A) race. 
B) religion. 
C) culture. 
D) all of the above. 
A) race. 
B) religion. 
C) culture. 
D) all of the above.

Question 9

What are the risks and dangers of downsizing?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the risks and dangers of...

Question 10

Disclosing detailed financial information to all employees is a characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A) open-book management. 
B) data mining. 
C) diversity. 
D) strategic alliance. 
A) open-book management. 
B) data mining. 
C) diversity. 
D) strategic alliance.

Question 11

A system that accounts for both environmental costs and the impact of environmental issues is referred to as a(n)__________________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

environmen

Question 12

Business process reengineering (BPR)is not associated with

Accepted Answer

A) employee layoffs. 
B) outsourcing initiatives. 
C) technology acquisition. 
D) plant expansion. 
A) employee layoffs. 
B) outsourcing initiatives. 
C) technology acquisition. 
D) plant expansion.

Question 13

To make game playing successful,the employees must be able to

Accepted Answer

A) mine data. 
B) form strategic alliances. 
C) win. 
D) use ERP. 
A) mine data. 
B) form strategic alliances. 
C) win. 
D) use ERP.

Question 14

Firms that are downsizing should engage in other innovative practices to improve efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is data mining and how is it used?

Accepted Answer

Data mining uses statistical techniques

Question 16

A strategic alliance is a

Accepted Answer

A) packaged software. 
B) way for two companies to jointly contribute to the supply chain. 
C) way to downsize. 
D) method of examining processes. 
A) packaged software. 
B) way for two companies to jointly contribute to the supply chain. 
C) way to downsize. 
D) method of examining processes.

Question 17

If a strategic alliance is to function effectively,all parties involved must feel that they are being fairly treated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One of the obstacles to implementing open-book management is reluctance of an organization to release sensitive financial data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define a strategic alliance.

Accepted Answer

A strategic alliance is an inter-organiz

Question 20

Packaged software programs that allow companies to automate and integrate the majority of their business processes,share data,and produce information in a real-time environment are referred to as _______________________________________________________.
or

Accepted Answer

enterprise

Define business process reengineering (BPR).

The key concept to an ERP system is a central site for all the data of an organization.

One method to improve the effectiveness of open-book management is through game playing.

Data mining employs statistical techniques to uncover answers to issues about business operations.

What are the characteristics of firms best-suited to open-book management?

The focus of business process reengineering is on the improvement of specific processes.

Outsourcing and marketing worldwide enable firms to

Diversity applies to differences in

What are the risks and dangers of downsizing?

Disclosing detailed financial information to all employees is a characteristic of

A system that accounts for both environmental costs and the impact of environmental issues is referred to as a(n)__________________________________________________.

Business process reengineering (BPR)is not associated with

To make game playing successful,the employees must be able to

Firms that are downsizing should engage in other innovative practices to improve efficiency.

What is data mining and how is it used?

A strategic alliance is a

If a strategic alliance is to function effectively,all parties involved must feel that they are being fairly treated.

One of the obstacles to implementing open-book management is reluctance of an organization to release sensitive financial data.

Define a strategic alliance.

Packaged software programs that allow companies to automate and integrate the majority of their business processes,share data,and produce information in a real-time environment are referred to as _______________________________________________________. or

Introduction to Cost Accounting

Cost Terminology and Cost Behaviors

Predetermined Overhead Rates, flexible Budgets, and Absorptionvariable Costing

Activity-Based Management and Activity-Based Costing

Job Order Costing

Process Costing

Standard Costing and Variance Analysis

The Master Budget

Break-Even Point and Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis

Relevant Information for Decision Making

Allocation of Joint Costs and Accounting for By-Products

Introduction to Cost Management Systems

Responsibility Accounting, support Department Allocations, and Transfer Pricing

Performance Measurement, balanced Scorecards, and Performance Rewards

Capital Budgeting

Managing Costs and Uncertainty

Implementing Quality Concepts

Inventory and Production Management

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Exam 19: Emerging Management Practices

Define business process reengineering (BPR).

The key concept to an ERP system is a central site for all the data of an organization.

One method to improve the effectiveness of open-book management is through game playing.

Data mining employs statistical techniques to uncover answers to issues about business operations.

What are the characteristics of firms best-suited to open-book management?

The focus of business process reengineering is on the improvement of specific processes.

Outsourcing and marketing worldwide enable firms to

Diversity applies to differences in

What are the risks and dangers of downsizing?

Disclosing detailed financial information to all employees is a characteristic of

A system that accounts for both environmental costs and the impact of environmental issues is referred to as a(n)__________________________________________________.

Business process reengineering (BPR)is not associated with

To make game playing successful,the employees must be able to

Firms that are downsizing should engage in other innovative practices to improve efficiency.

What is data mining and how is it used?

A strategic alliance is a

If a strategic alliance is to function effectively,all parties involved must feel that they are being fairly treated.

One of the obstacles to implementing open-book management is reluctance of an organization to release sensitive financial data.

Define a strategic alliance.

Packaged software programs that allow companies to automate and integrate the majority of their business processes,share data,and produce information in a real-time environment are referred to as _______________________________________________________. or

Introduction to Cost Accounting

Cost Terminology and Cost Behaviors

Predetermined Overhead Rates, flexible Budgets, and Absorptionvariable Costing

Activity-Based Management and Activity-Based Costing

Job Order Costing

Process Costing

Standard Costing and Variance Analysis

The Master Budget

Break-Even Point and Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis

Relevant Information for Decision Making

Allocation of Joint Costs and Accounting for By-Products

Introduction to Cost Management Systems

Responsibility Accounting, support Department Allocations, and Transfer Pricing

Performance Measurement, balanced Scorecards, and Performance Rewards

Capital Budgeting

Managing Costs and Uncertainty

Implementing Quality Concepts

Inventory and Production Management

Filters