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Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Quiz

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Which component is NOT a part of an ERP system?

Server (Hardware)
Web Browser (correct)
Company Processes
Software

What is the primary function of enterprise systems like ERP in organizations?

Creating chaos in the organization
Increasing manual tasks
Supporting critical organizational functions (correct)
Disrupting business activities

Why is a flexible architecture preferred for ERP systems?

To allow scalability as organization needs change (correct)
To prevent changes in the organization
To limit scalability
To restrict information flow

What is the role of the ERP system's architecture?

Transforming high-level strategy into information flow (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a business process represent in the context of ERP systems?

A discrete series of activities that span various elements (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do enterprise systems like ERP enhance workers' efficiency?

By providing computer automation support for most functions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key vendor of ERP systems?

IBM (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym POSDCORB stand for?

A categorization of formal organization functions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of system integration mentioned in the text?

Improved Customer Satisfaction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a customer-centric organization, according to the text?

Improving relationships with customers (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following systems is designed to assist managers in conducting what-if analyses and identifying trends?

Decision Support Systems (DSS) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the physical architecture of an ERP system?

The efficiency of the system (cost, response time, etc.) (D) Signup and view all the answers

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