mis chapter 2

Which of the following is the data analytics software platform run by Google?

Looker

The phenomenon in which computer chips double in computing power roughly every 18 months is called

Moore's Law.

Managers have the greatest degree of control over a new business management system that is implemented as

an on-premises solution.

Many managers, particularly in smaller firms, use companies such as Zenefits and BenefitFocus to manage their employees

benefits systems.

Recognizing that inappropriate and inconsistent pay can demotivate the strongest workforce, many firms use

compensation management software.

The understanding that retaining customers is more profitable than finding new ones is behind which business management system?

customer relationship management

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 business management system includes three main components: a decision-making information system, a predictive information system, and a

database management system.

Smaller firms may rely on software packages such Kronos Workforce Ready, BambooHR, PerformancePro for services related to

employee evaluation

Human resource management systems are invaluable to HR managers who lack legal expertise because the systems

ensure that HR actions comply with governmental regulations.

Human resource management is the strategic allocation of an organization's resources to the employees who operate most efficiently and can use the resources to the best advantage. Group starts

false

Sales are a fundamental element of most businesses, yet some enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems still do not include an integrated customer relationship management system. Group starts

false

Along with salary, human resources (HR) managers typically need to track employee hiring dates, marital status, number of dependents, and benefits choices and usage. To ensure this is done correctly, nearly all firms use a system that

manages benefits.

Which stage of the project management process involves meetings with project stakeholders to ensure everyone understands their role in the project?

planning

Which type of software helps HR managers calculate an organization's future workforce needs by taking many different variables into account?

recruiting and hiring software

Decision-making management information systems are necessary because

the amount of information available far exceeds any manager's ability to use it.

What are Big Data Analytics?

the technology and processes used to gain intelligent, usable information from applicable databases across the internet

A software as a service (SaaS) system is designed to meet most organizations' needs for a business management system, with minimal startup costs. Group starts

true

Decision-making management information systems assist managers in sifting through data that may be superfluous or distracting. Group starts

true

Today's inventory management systems assign confidence levels to possible inventory decisions based on the firm's own past experiences. Group starts

true