Exam 2: The Development of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

One benefit of ERP systems is that ERP integrates people and data while eliminating the need to update and repair many separate computer systems.

An ERP module is a module that automates a specific business function.

Which ERP package is a popular software choice for managing human resources and financial activities at universities?

SAP's internal programming language is called:

An important consideration in minimizing the risk of fraud and abuse is defining limits on the dollar value of business transactions that certain employees can process.

The capabilities of computer hardware doubling every 18 months is known as Gates' Law.

The complex hardware and software that goes into an ERP system was not available until the 1970s.

Old systems are known as ____________________.

Describe how information is exchanged between lower operating levels in the functional organization shown in the accompanying figure.

Silos of information are also known as stovepipes.

SAP's R/3 can only run on mainframe computers.

Not every company is a good match with the constraints inherent in ERP.

SAP's goal was to develop a standard software product that could be configured to meet the needs of each company.

After a company chooses the modules they want to implement,they must decide on ____ options,which allow the customer to customize the modules to fit their business to some extent.