Question 1

Distinguish between management information systems and operations information systems.

Accepted Answer

The essential differences between these

Question 2

A business that takes place by digital processes over a computer network rather than in a physical space is known as e-commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ______________________ (two words)layout is one in which the product remains in one location,and tasks and equipment are brought to it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________ (two words)layout is one in...

Question 4

Business intelligence refers to the high-tech analysis of a company's data in order to make better strategic decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Finished goods,work in process and raw materials are three types of normal inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A _________________ (two words)is a facilities layout in which machines and tasks are arranged according to the sequence of steps in the production of a single product.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _________________ (two words)is a facilities layout...

Question 7

Which of the following systems is classified as an operations information system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information reporting system 
B)  Decision support system 
C)  Executive information system 
D)  Transaction processing system 
E)  Geographic information system 
A)  Information reporting system 
B)  Decision support system 
C)  Executive information system 
D)  Transaction processing system 
E)  Geographic information system

Question 8

The field of management that specialises in the physical production of goods or services is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  engineering management 
B)  quantitative management 
C)  service management. 
D)  production management 
E)  operations management 
A)  engineering management 
B)  quantitative management 
C)  service management. 
D)  production management 
E)  operations management

Question 9

__________________________________ (three words)are interactive,computer-based information systems that rely on decision models and specialised databases to support decision makers.

Accepted Answer

Decision s

Question 10

A system that uses advanced technologies,digitally controlled,to allow for adaptation to produce a range of products is known as a digital factory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most economical level at which an inventory item should be reordered is called the ____________________(two words).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most economical level at which an...

Question 12

Inventory includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Finished goods 
B) Work in process 
C) Raw materials 
D) All of these choices. 
E) B and C. 
A) Finished goods 
B) Work in process 
C) Raw materials 
D) All of these choices. 
E) B and C.

Question 13

_________________ combines advanced technology with innovative management methods,using highly trained employees who take a painstaking approach to problem solving at every stage of the production process to cut waste and improve quality and productivity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lean manufacturing 
B)  A reliable production system 
C)  Radio-frequency identification 
D) A dependent demand system 
E)  None of these choices. 
A)  Lean manufacturing 
B)  A reliable production system 
C)  Radio-frequency identification 
D) A dependent demand system 
E)  None of these choices.

Question 14

The fixed-position layout is one in which the equipment remains in one location and the products are brought to it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List some the specific implications of information technology for managers.

Accepted Answer

Improved employee effectivenes

Question 16

Which of the following is the most common form of MIS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Office automation system 
B)  Executive information system 
C)  Group decision support system 
D)  Information reporting system 
E)  Transaction processing system 
A)  Office automation system 
B)  Executive information system 
C)  Group decision support system 
D)  Information reporting system 
E)  Transaction processing system

Question 17

In which of the following layouts is staffing flexibility enhanced?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process layout 
B)  Product layout 
C)  Cellular layout 
D)  Fixed-position layout 
E)  One-position layout 
A)  Process layout 
B)  Product layout 
C)  Cellular layout 
D)  Fixed-position layout 
E)  One-position layout

Question 18

______________________(two words)is a process by which products are produced cost-effectively in high volume but are customised to meet individual needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________(two words)is a process by which products...

Question 19

The characteristics of useful information fall into three broad categories of _________________________________(three words).

Accepted Answer

Trueime; c

Question 20

Identify and discuss the six criteria by which an organisation can evaluate its information systems.

Accepted Answer

The six criteria are: (1)system quality;

Exam 20: Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology and E-Business

Distinguish between management information systems and operations information systems.

A business that takes place by digital processes over a computer network rather than in a physical space is known as e-commerce.

The ______________________ (two words)layout is one in which the product remains in one location,and tasks and equipment are brought to it.

Business intelligence refers to the high-tech analysis of a company's data in order to make better strategic decisions.

Finished goods,work in process and raw materials are three types of normal inventory.

A _________________ (two words)is a facilities layout in which machines and tasks are arranged according to the sequence of steps in the production of a single product.

Which of the following systems is classified as an operations information system?

The field of management that specialises in the physical production of goods or services is known as:

__________________________________ (three words)are interactive,computer-based information systems that rely on decision models and specialised databases to support decision makers.

A system that uses advanced technologies,digitally controlled,to allow for adaptation to produce a range of products is known as a digital factory.

The most economical level at which an inventory item should be reordered is called the ____________________(two words).

Inventory includes which of the following?

_________________ combines advanced technology with innovative management methods,using highly trained employees who take a painstaking approach to problem solving at every stage of the production process to cut waste and improve quality and productivity.

The fixed-position layout is one in which the equipment remains in one location and the products are brought to it.

List some the specific implications of information technology for managers.

Which of the following is the most common form of MIS?

In which of the following layouts is staffing flexibility enhanced?

______________________(two words)is a process by which products are produced cost-effectively in high volume but are customised to meet individual needs.

The characteristics of useful information fall into three broad categories of _________________________________(three words).

Identify and discuss the six criteria by which an organisation can evaluate its information systems.

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