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Which statement best describes the impact of Moore's Law on business management systems?

As computer chips become more powerful, more powerful business management software is written and the overall system's capabilities improve.

A sophisticated SCM can reduce the impact of the phenomenon that often occurs when small variations in consumer demand create amplified demand variations in the supply chain. This phenomenon is referred to as the

Bullwhip effect.

Which stage of the project management process involves documenting the lessons learned during the project's execution?

Closure Stage

Why is MIS critical in the implementation of Six Sigma techniques?

During the Measure and Analyze steps of the Six Sigma procedure, collecting data and using data analytics are essential, particularly when measuring variances in products or processes.

A business application that obtains data from sources internal to the firm, as well as external sources, to assist senior corporate executives in gaining a broader view of the competitive landscape is referred to as a(n)

EIS.

Creating efficiencies by ensuring that nearly all aspects of the firm's operations coordinate with each other is why many corporations integrate a SCM system with their

ERP system.

The Act that is important in specifically protecting email and VoIP communications is the

Electronic Communications Privacy Act.

Which is the best description of a typical flextime policy?

Employees create their own work schedules: they can change when they start and stop their workday.

What is the goal of the modeling step of business process management?

Provide recommendations on handling labor and supply imbalances.

An electrical company has decided to open a new location in California. While it will be relocating a small percentage of executives to this new location, most employees will need to be hired from the local area. The company uses its human resource information system to sort resumes based on key words used to describe skills, college attended, and number of years' experience. Any resumes that do not fit within these parameters are not scheduled for in-person interviews. What function is this HR management system helping the company perform?

Recruiting

How do breach and attack simulation technologies help white-hat hackers test security?

They execute thousands of attack techniques continuously to reveal weaknesses.

Which of the following is a reason why farmers frequently use a DSS to determine appropriate fertilization and irrigation?

Weather patterns frequently change and cannot be predicted far in advance; therefore, the fertilization and irrigation needs are not consistent for a farmer's crops.

What is a downfall to just-in-time manufacturing and inventory management?

When supply chain disruptions occur, a lack of sufficient inventory on hand can lead to widespread shortages.

The Act that comprises a variety of crime statutes including identity theft and unlawful access to stored communications is the

Wiretap Act.

The primary advantage of mainframes computers is that they

allow modifications to system capacity while the system is in use

The model of a decision support system (DSS), or business intelligence (BI) system, typically adapts its processes based on the degree of accuracy of each prior decision. This type of processing can be called

artificial intelligence (AI).

the business management system that collects customers' email, telephone, and social media data and adds information about their buying habits is a(n)

customer relationship management system.

A search engine continually adjusts its algorithms as more data enter its servers.

data analytics.

Modern air travel would not be possible without

decision support systems software.

At the time cash registers were invented, "ringing up" a customer meant

each time the cash drawer was opened, the register rang, alerting a shop owner to register activity.

Which EIS category would be responsible for tracking travel expenses incurred by regional sales representatives?

financial management

What must be integrated into an organization's enterprise resource management solution to allow it to create and maintain regulatory and compliance information from a centralized location?

financial management systems software

Middlewear

is software with processing capabilities outside of what the operating system of the consumer provides.

Computing is considered "green" or environmentally responsible when

it reduces the consumption of natural resources and the associated environmental impact.

According to Professor Porter, a business must differentiate itself from its competitors. One method is to encourage customers to believe that an organization provides higher quality goods or better service, then the organization can charge a premium, or gain market share, or (ideally) both. For example, by placing a swoop icon on a sweatshirt, Nike is able to charge a higher price. This methodology is called

monopolistic competition.

Qualitative data that is categorized (ranked, for example) is considered _____Blank data

ordinal

What is an important step in integrating cloud computing into a business's IT structure?

secure a dependable, high-speed Internet service

The first modern transaction processing system was

the cash register.

For strategic planning, managers should choose an aggressive strategy if a SWOT analysis reveals that the organization faces weak external ________ and its external opportunities are matched with internal strengths.

threats

The main function of executive support systems (ESSs) is to

turn data into information to support high-level decision making.