Creating MIS quiz
How does supply chain visibility provided by a supply chain management system reduce the bullwhip effect?
Accurately predicting how many units of an item are expected to sell allows manufacturers to accurately source for the correct amount of raw materials and avoid overreacting to fluctuations in consumer demand.
What is the best description of typical flextime policy?
Employees create their own work schedules, they can change when they start and stop their workday
An electrical company has decided to open a new location in California. While it would be relocating a small percentage of executives to this new location, most employees will be need to be hired from a local area. The company uses its human resource information system to sort resumes based off key words skills, college attended, and number of years of experience. Any resumes I do not fit this description are not scheduled for in person interviews. What function is the HR management system helping the company perform?
Recruiting
Which statement best describes the impact of management information systems (MIS) for communication?
They have vastly improved organizations' ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.
Which advance in MIS technology or tools could pose the greatest threat to a manager's job security?
decision-making software or apps
What idea or concept does Adam Smith propose in his Invisible Hand theory?
A free, unregulated market operates better than one in which the government controls the business activities of individuals and companies.
What is an important step in integrating cloud computing into business's IT structure?
Secure a dependable high-speed internet service
In his theories of management, Peter Drucker placed social emphasis on
The importance of involving employees in the goal-setting process
What function of a micro-networked POS is responsible for increased accuracy of when ringing up customer purchase?
The total button that automatically added up the amount owed for item's purchases
Mainframes were originally developed for their
reliability of handling transactions.
