Impact of Information Systems on Business
12 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is a key benefit of effective use of Information Technology in a business?

  • Increased energy consumption
  • Substantial operational and cost benefits (correct)
  • Reduced employee salaries
  • Increased paper usage

What is the primary purpose of an Information System?

  • To process data into information (correct)
  • To manage company finances
  • To create employee schedules
  • To design marketing strategies

What is a result of the effective use of Information Systems in a company?

  • Increased bureaucracy
  • Increased revenue and reduced expenses (correct)
  • Decreased employee morale
  • Reduced access to information

What is a critical component of an Information System?

<p>Users, hardware, and software (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of using Information Systems in decision-making?

<p>Optimal decision-making (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is facilitated by the use of Information Systems in a company?

<p>Communication between management, staff, and all internal and external stakeholders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of companies using information technology?

<p>Reducing expenses and increasing earnings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a cost-benefit analysis important for companies investing in information systems?

<p>To determine if the technology will provide a net positive return on investment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the central processing unit (CPU) in a computer system?

<p>To take inputs, process them, and output the results (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a peripheral device used for input in a computer system?

<p>Scanner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using laptop computers in a business environment?

<p>Ability to access emails and the organization's Intranet system from remote locations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of computer system that is only available to a specific organization?

<p>Intranet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser