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What is one of the strategic business objectives of information systems mentioned in the text?
What is one of the strategic business objectives of information systems mentioned in the text?
- Failing to keep up with competitors
- Charging less for inferior products
- Achieving a competitive advantage over competitors (correct)
- Increasing costs and losing customers
Which company is cited as an industry leader due to its effective use of information systems for gaining a competitive advantage?
Which company is cited as an industry leader due to its effective use of information systems for gaining a competitive advantage?
- Microsoft
- Apple (correct)
- Amazon
Why do businesses sometimes invest in information systems out of necessity, according to the text?
Why do businesses sometimes invest in information systems out of necessity, according to the text?
- To increase costs
- To avoid improving performance
- To avoid federal and state regulations
- To keep up with competitors (correct)
What is a key benefit of real-time data for managers, as mentioned in the text?
What is a key benefit of real-time data for managers, as mentioned in the text?
Which component of an information system is highlighted as crucial for managers to make better decisions?
Which component of an information system is highlighted as crucial for managers to make better decisions?
What is one way in which businesses achieve a competitive advantage over competitors, as mentioned in the text?
What is one way in which businesses achieve a competitive advantage over competitors, as mentioned in the text?
Why are complementary assets essential for ensuring that information systems provide genuine value for organizations?
Why are complementary assets essential for ensuring that information systems provide genuine value for organizations?
What is the main purpose of feedback in an information system?
What is the main purpose of feedback in an information system?
Which components are considered as the technical foundation and tools of an information system?
Which components are considered as the technical foundation and tools of an information system?
What distinguishes an information system from a computer or computer program?
What distinguishes an information system from a computer or computer program?
Why do businesses sometimes invest in information systems even if it is not primarily for gaining a competitive advantage?
Why do businesses sometimes invest in information systems even if it is not primarily for gaining a competitive advantage?
Which component of an information system ensures that the system remains aligned with the organization's strategic goals?
Which component of an information system ensures that the system remains aligned with the organization's strategic goals?
What are the different levels in a firm according to the text?
What are the different levels in a firm according to the text?
What is one of the responsibilities of managers mentioned in the text?
What is one of the responsibilities of managers mentioned in the text?
What are some unique business functions within organizations?
What are some unique business functions within organizations?
What does the text highlight as one of the dimensions of Information Systems?
What does the text highlight as one of the dimensions of Information Systems?
Which group of workers are among the levels in a firm according to the text?
Which group of workers are among the levels in a firm according to the text?
One of the strategic roles mentioned for Information Systems management is:
One of the strategic roles mentioned for Information Systems management is:
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