Exam 18: Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

Define the concepts of, and relationship between, information technology and management information systems. Identify the three primary reasons why managers need information.

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Question 61

Kendra is heavily dependent on IT to stay aligned with her job assignments, perform her role, and keep connected to her manager. She has an office but seldom uses it. Kendra is part of a

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Question 62

________ refers to raw, unsummarized, and unanalyzed facts.

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Question 63

Define artificial intelligence and expert systems. What requirements must IT address in order to sufficiently mimic human expertise?

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Question 64

A factory in Europe has excess manufacturing capability and formally agrees to begin producing and distributing products for a U.S.-based company eager to build a presence in Europe. This is an example of

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Question 65

Modern information systems an organization's need for hierarchy and its efficiency.

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Question 66

A(n)________ system leverages IT, including application software, to link functional activities through every stage of the value chain and increase competitive advantage.

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Question 67

An executive support system is a type of ________ system.

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Question 68

When advancing IT leads to the development of a more advanced product, older products become obsolete and enter the decline stage of the product life cycle.

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Question 69

A(n)________ system is the most advanced management information system that incorporates artificial intelligence in its design.

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Question 70

A decision support system would be most relevant when

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Question 71

Call center employees for an online store use sophisticated software that analyzes customer complaints and proposes solutions based on how customers with similar problems have perceived solutions in the past. This tool is an example of a(n)________ system.

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Question 72

A(n)________ is a company-specific virtual information system that systematizes the knowledge of its employees, facilitates sharing, and integrates their expertise.

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Question 73

A decision support system would NOT be a recommended MIS for determining

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Question 74

Decisions regarding ________ are within the scope of responsibility of top management in a company.

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Question 75

________ software tells the computer hardware how to run.

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Question 76

Management information systems came into existence during the computer age.

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Question 77

The advent of ________ computers that allow individual employees to access companywide networks composed of hardware and software resources has increased the ability of companies to manage information, control activities, and make better decisions.

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Question 78

________ determine the quality of information.

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Question 79

The first step that managers need to take to achieve control over organizational activities is to

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Define the concepts of, and relationship between, information technology and management information systems. Identify the three primary reasons why managers need information.

Kendra is heavily dependent on IT to stay aligned with her job assignments, perform her role, and keep connected to her manager. She has an office but seldom uses it. Kendra is part of a

________ refers to raw, unsummarized, and unanalyzed facts.

Define artificial intelligence and expert systems. What requirements must IT address in order to sufficiently mimic human expertise?

A factory in Europe has excess manufacturing capability and formally agrees to begin producing and distributing products for a U.S.-based company eager to build a presence in Europe. This is an example of

Modern information systems an organization's need for hierarchy and its efficiency.

A(n)________ system leverages IT, including application software, to link functional activities through every stage of the value chain and increase competitive advantage.

An executive support system is a type of ________ system.

When advancing IT leads to the development of a more advanced product, older products become obsolete and enter the decline stage of the product life cycle.

A(n)________ system is the most advanced management information system that incorporates artificial intelligence in its design.

A decision support system would be most relevant when

Call center employees for an online store use sophisticated software that analyzes customer complaints and proposes solutions based on how customers with similar problems have perceived solutions in the past. This tool is an example of a(n)________ system.

A(n)________ is a company-specific virtual information system that systematizes the knowledge of its employees, facilitates sharing, and integrates their expertise.

A decision support system would NOT be a recommended MIS for determining

Decisions regarding ________ are within the scope of responsibility of top management in a company.

________ software tells the computer hardware how to run.

Management information systems came into existence during the computer age.

The advent of ________ computers that allow individual employees to access companywide networks composed of hardware and software resources has increased the ability of companies to manage information, control activities, and make better decisions.

________ determine the quality of information.

The first step that managers need to take to achieve control over organizational activities is to

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Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value Chain Management Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

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Exam 18: Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

Define the concepts of, and relationship between, information technology and management information systems. Identify the three primary reasons why managers need information.

Kendra is heavily dependent on IT to stay aligned with her job assignments, perform her role, and keep connected to her manager. She has an office but seldom uses it. Kendra is part of a

________ refers to raw, unsummarized, and unanalyzed facts.

Define artificial intelligence and expert systems. What requirements must IT address in order to sufficiently mimic human expertise?

A factory in Europe has excess manufacturing capability and formally agrees to begin producing and distributing products for a U.S.-based company eager to build a presence in Europe. This is an example of

Modern information systems ________ an organization's need for hierarchy and ________ its efficiency.

A(n)________ system leverages IT, including application software, to link functional activities through every stage of the value chain and increase competitive advantage.

An executive support system is a type of ________ system.

When advancing IT leads to the development of a more advanced product, older products become obsolete and enter the decline stage of the product life cycle.

A(n)________ system is the most advanced management information system that incorporates artificial intelligence in its design.

A decision support system would be most relevant when

Call center employees for an online store use sophisticated software that analyzes customer complaints and proposes solutions based on how customers with similar problems have perceived solutions in the past. This tool is an example of a(n)________ system.

A(n)________ is a company-specific virtual information system that systematizes the knowledge of its employees, facilitates sharing, and integrates their expertise.

A decision support system would NOT be a recommended MIS for determining

Decisions regarding ________ are within the scope of responsibility of top management in a company.

________ software tells the computer hardware how to run.

Management information systems came into existence during the computer age.

The advent of ________ computers that allow individual employees to access companywide networks composed of hardware and software resources has increased the ability of companies to manage information, control activities, and make better decisions.

________ determine the quality of information.

The first step that managers need to take to achieve control over organizational activities is to

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management Thought

Values Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value Chain Management Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation and Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

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Modern information systems an organization's need for hierarchy and its efficiency.