Impact of Information Systems on Business
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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is a benefit of companies using information technology?

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

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

    <p>Scanner</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Intranet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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