Business Applications of Information Technology
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Which type of information system focuses on deciding on objectives, changes to these objectives, resources used, and policies to govern the acquisition, use, and disposition of these resources?

  • Strategic Information Systems (correct)
  • Office Automation
  • Factory Automation / Computer Integrated Manufacturing/ Robotics
  • Artificial Intelligence / Expert Systems

What type of processing involves the process of ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently to accomplish an organization’s objectives?

  • Functional Information Systems
  • On-line Processing
  • Management Control (correct)
  • Batch-Processing

Which system is responsible for managing resources such as employee salaries and wages within an organization?

  • Order Entry System
  • Payroll System (correct)
  • JUST-IN-TIME Inventory Management
  • Retail Order Entry and Inventory

Which concept involves the integration of systems along the vertical hierarchy of an organization?

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Which technology is focused on market analysis, exchanging data with suppliers, and telecommunications in the context of information technology use in business?

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Strategic Information Systems

A type of information system that focuses on high-level strategic decisions, resource allocation, and policy setting.

Management Control

The process of ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently to achieve organizational goals. This involves tracking, monitoring, and analyzing resource usage to identify areas for improvement.

Payroll System

A system that automates the process of calculating and distributing employee salaries and wages. It tracks hours worked, deductions, and other relevant financial information.

Vertical Integration of Systems

The process of connecting and coordinating systems across different levels of an organization, from top management to operational level. This creates a unified flow of information and facilitates efficient operations.

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Telecommunication/ Distributed Systems

A technology that focuses on market analysis, communication with suppliers, and using telecommunication networks to exchange business information. It plays a significant role in facilitating business operations and transactions.

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