Question 1

Multimodule application software packages that coordinate the various functional activities of organizations are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  enterprise resource planning systems. 
B)  decision support systems. 
C)  transaction processing systems. 
D)  executive support system. 
E)  operations information system. 
A)  enterprise resource planning systems. 
B)  decision support systems. 
C)  transaction processing systems. 
D)  executive support system. 
E)  operations information system.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease; decrease 
B)  decrease; increase 
C)  increase; increase 
D)  increase; decrease 
E)  increase; does not affect 
A)  decrease; decrease 
B)  decrease; increase 
C)  increase; increase 
D)  increase; decrease 
E)  increase; does not affect

Question 3

Define e-commerce and differentiate between B2B and B2C.

Accepted Answer

E-commerce is trade that takes place bet

Question 4

Define an ERP system and discuss its benefits.

Accepted Answer

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) syste

Question 5

A computer system that is designed to handle a large volume of routine and recurring transactions is called a(n) _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  transactional analysis 
B)  artificial intelligence 
C)  transaction-processing 
D)  transactional modeling 
E)  decision support 
A)  transactional analysis 
B)  artificial intelligence 
C)  transaction-processing 
D)  transactional modeling 
E)  decision support

Question 6

Accuracy and reliability determine the completeness of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The stage which immediately follows the embryonic stage in a product's life cycle is the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  creation 
B)  maturity 
C)  decline 
D)  growth 
E)  conception 
A)  creation 
B)  maturity 
C)  decline 
D)  growth 
E)  conception

Question 8

Microsoft Excel, a computer program which uses spreadsheets, charts, and databases, is an example of an applications software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Establishing measurable standards of performance, measuring actual performance, comparing actual performance against established goals, and evaluating the results and taking corrective action are steps:

Accepted Answer

A)  to launch a new product in the market. 
B)  to indicate the life cycle of a product. 
C)  to achieve control over organizational activities. 
D)  to reduce group cohesiveness among members. 
E)  to increase a company's investments in research and development. 
A)  to launch a new product in the market. 
B)  to indicate the life cycle of a product. 
C)  to achieve control over organizational activities. 
D)  to reduce group cohesiveness among members. 
E)  to increase a company's investments in research and development.

Question 10

Define data and information and its importance to managers. With an example, differentiate data and information.

Accepted Answer

Data are raw, unsummarized, and unanalyz

Question 11

An interactive computer-based system that produces models which help managers to make better nonprogrammed decisions is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  decision-support system. 
B)  artificial intelligence system. 
C)  decisional balance sheet. 
D)  transaction-processing system. 
E)  business decision mapping. 
A)  decision-support system. 
B)  artificial intelligence system. 
C)  decisional balance sheet. 
D)  transaction-processing system. 
E)  business decision mapping.

Question 12

A specific form of IT that managers utilize to generate specific, detailed information they need to perform their roles effectively is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  management cybernetics 
B)  management information system 
C)  B2B marketplace 
D)  content management system 
E)  global positioning system 
A)  management cybernetics 
B)  management information system 
C)  B2B marketplace 
D)  content management system 
E)  global positioning system

Question 13

Supermarket managers who use scanners at the checkout counters, that are installed with computer softwares to track inventory levels of their products are using a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  group decision-support system. 
B)  artificial intelligence system. 
C)  expert system. 
D)  executive support system. 
E)  transaction-processing system. 
A)  group decision-support system. 
B)  artificial intelligence system. 
C)  expert system. 
D)  executive support system. 
E)  transaction-processing system.

Question 14

Executive support systems are used to link top managers virtually so they can function as a team; this type of executive support system is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  transaction-processing system. 
B)  expert system. 
C)  operations support system. 
D)  e-commerce support system. 
E)  group decision support system. 
A)  transaction-processing system. 
B)  expert system. 
C)  operations support system. 
D)  e-commerce support system. 
E)  group decision support system.

Question 15

Which of the following management information systems are used for routine tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision support systems 
B)  Expert systems 
C)  Transaction-processing systems 
D)  E-commerce systems, 
E)  Decision support systems. 
A)  Decision support systems 
B)  Expert systems 
C)  Transaction-processing systems 
D)  E-commerce systems, 
E)  Decision support systems.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of real-time information?

Accepted Answer

A)  The price of a particular brand of chocolate 
B)  Number of cars sold by a manufacturer in the last two years 
C)  Census data over the last ten years 
D)  Daily weather forecast details 
E)  Literature review on a particular research study 
A)  The price of a particular brand of chocolate 
B)  Number of cars sold by a manufacturer in the last two years 
C)  Census data over the last ten years 
D)  Daily weather forecast details 
E)  Literature review on a particular research study

Question 17

Personal computers on the desks of managers within a computer network are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  servers. 
B)  clients. 
C)  mainframes. 
D)  external networks. 
E)  hubs. 
A)  servers. 
B)  clients. 
C)  mainframes. 
D)  external networks. 
E)  hubs.

Question 18

The decline stage of a product begins when a more advanced product makes the old one obsolete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true about the factors affecting the usefulness of information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irrelevant information is useless and may actually hurt the performance of a busy manager who has to spend valuable time determining whether information is relevant. 
B)  Managers constantly have access to complete information. 
C)  Accuracy and reliability seldom determine the quality of information. 
D)  Real-time information is information that reflects changes in business conditions that have occurred in the past. 
E)  In today's rapidly changing world, the need for timely information has decreased. 
A)  Irrelevant information is useless and may actually hurt the performance of a busy manager who has to spend valuable time determining whether information is relevant. 
B)  Managers constantly have access to complete information. 
C)  Accuracy and reliability seldom determine the quality of information. 
D)  Real-time information is information that reflects changes in business conditions that have occurred in the past. 
E)  In today's rapidly changing world, the need for timely information has decreased.

Question 20

Management information systems came into existance during the computer age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Multimodule application software packages that coordinate the various functional activities of organizations are called:

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

Define e-commerce and differentiate between B2B and B2C.

Define an ERP system and discuss its benefits.

A computer system that is designed to handle a large volume of routine and recurring transactions is called a(n) _____ system.

Accuracy and reliability determine the completeness of information.

The stage which immediately follows the embryonic stage in a product's life cycle is the _____ stage.

Microsoft Excel, a computer program which uses spreadsheets, charts, and databases, is an example of an applications software.

Establishing measurable standards of performance, measuring actual performance, comparing actual performance against established goals, and evaluating the results and taking corrective action are steps:

Define data and information and its importance to managers. With an example, differentiate data and information.

An interactive computer-based system that produces models which help managers to make better nonprogrammed decisions is known as a(n):

A specific form of IT that managers utilize to generate specific, detailed information they need to perform their roles effectively is known as _____.

Supermarket managers who use scanners at the checkout counters, that are installed with computer softwares to track inventory levels of their products are using a(n):

Executive support systems are used to link top managers virtually so they can function as a team; this type of executive support system is called a(n):

Which of the following management information systems are used for routine tasks?

Which of the following is an example of real-time information?

Personal computers on the desks of managers within a computer network are called:

The decline stage of a product begins when a more advanced product makes the old one obsolete.

Which of the following statements is true about the factors affecting the usefulness of information?

Management information systems came into existance during the computer age.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

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 a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

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Exam 18: Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

Multimodule application software packages that coordinate the various functional activities of organizations are called:

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

Define e-commerce and differentiate between B2B and B2C.

Define an ERP system and discuss its benefits.

A computer system that is designed to handle a large volume of routine and recurring transactions is called a(n) _____ system.

Accuracy and reliability determine the completeness of information.

The stage which immediately follows the embryonic stage in a product's life cycle is the _____ stage.

Microsoft Excel, a computer program which uses spreadsheets, charts, and databases, is an example of an applications software.

Establishing measurable standards of performance, measuring actual performance, comparing actual performance against established goals, and evaluating the results and taking corrective action are steps:

Define data and information and its importance to managers. With an example, differentiate data and information.

An interactive computer-based system that produces models which help managers to make better nonprogrammed decisions is known as a(n):

A specific form of IT that managers utilize to generate specific, detailed information they need to perform their roles effectively is known as _____.

Supermarket managers who use scanners at the checkout counters, that are installed with computer softwares to track inventory levels of their products are using a(n):

Executive support systems are used to link top managers virtually so they can function as a team; this type of executive support system is called a(n):

Which of the following management information systems are used for routine tasks?

Which of the following is an example of real-time information?

Personal computers on the desks of managers within a computer network are called:

The decline stage of a product begins when a more advanced product makes the old one obsolete.

Which of the following statements is true about the factors affecting the usefulness of information?

Management information systems came into existance during the computer age.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

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 a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Filters

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