18 Questions
What is e-business primarily focused on?
Improving business processes
Which of the following is a key activity involved in e-business?
Securely carrying out business transactions
What is the main purpose of electronic commerce (e-commerce)?
Conducting business transactions using technology
Which area of business is enhanced by adopting an e-business approach?
Customer service
What distinguishes buy-side e-commerce from traditional e-commerce?
Transactions between a purchasing organization and its suppliers
'Enhancing communications' is a key activity involved in:
E-business
What is the main function of a business information system?
Converting data into information products
Which of the following is NOT considered a resource that supports a Business Information System?
Financial resources
In project management, which control mechanism can be viewed as a form of feedforward control?
Resource planning over time
Which of the following is an example of a feedforward control system in business settings?
Inventory control systems planning for expected sales levels
What type of resources is primarily responsible for enabling different systems to transfer data within an organization?
Communications resources
Which of the following is NOT a component of a Business Information System?
Financial processing
What is the main focus of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)?
Internal production, distribution, and financial processes
Which enterprise system is concerned with the flow of materials, information, and customers through the supply chain?
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
What problem do data silos within an organization create?
Impede accessibility of data by other departments
Which feature differentiates an enterprise system from separate applications according to the text?
Integration of major business functions from production to human resources
Why do organizations implement Enterprise Systems according to the text?
To gain strategic advantage over competitors
Which enterprise system is concerned with sourcing, purchasing, and warehousing of goods and services?
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Test your knowledge on the four main elements of an enterprise system: Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, and Supplier Relationship Management. Learn about their different focuses and functionalities.
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