20 Questions
Which era is characterized by information being a scarce resource and its capture and distribution generating a competitive advantage?
Information Age
What was the first fully functional stored-program computer in the USA?
SEAC
Which communication media was recommended for project communication according to the text?
What is data integrity primarily concerned with?
Ensuring data consistency and accuracy
Who is responsible for the technical framework in an organization?
I/T department
What is the main advantage of Employee Self-Service (ESS) in HR solutions?
It allows employees to access their documents independently
What distinguishes a HRMS from a HRIS?
HRMS is intended for use by everyone in the organization
In project planning, what budgeting approach does the text recommend?
Under-promise and over-deliver
What are measures in the context of project management?
Are specific unit terms
What is the key purpose of metrics in project management?
Assist in quality control
During which era did information cease being scarce, giving way to the knowledge economy?
Information Age (1971-1991)
What is the main purpose of data integrity in the context of maintaining data?
Assuring the accuracy and consistency of data
Which factor of production relates to the level of energy and commitment of people in creating value?
Engagement Assets
What was a significant development in communication technology between the era of smoke signals and the telegraph?
Telephone invention
What does an organization's I/T department create a strategy for when it comes to computerized information management?
Hardware, network tools, communications, data security, and data management framework
What distinguishes a HRMS from a HRIS according to the text?
HRIS comprises software, policies, and practices, while HRMS includes HRIS and more
What is the main reason for over-promising and under-delivering in project management according to the text?
Because no project plan survives fully intact
What types of budgets are mentioned in the text when discussing project success?
Operational & capital budgets
Which group is intended to use a HRIS according to the text?
HR and Payroll only
What is the difference between 'Measures' and 'Metrics' as per the text?
'Measures' represent performance nuance while 'Metrics' are derived from measures like Quality and Quantity
Test your knowledge on the chronological order and names of different eras in the history of information systems, from the memory or written word on papyrus to the Information Age. Identify key milestones like the invention of the telegraph, telephone, and early computers like SEAC and Pilot ACE.
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