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?

Users, hardware, and software Signup and view all the answers

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

Optimal decision-making Signup and view all the answers

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

Communication between management, staff, and all internal and external stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of companies using information technology?

Reducing expenses and increasing earnings Signup and view all the answers

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

To determine if the technology will provide a net positive return on investment Signup and view all the answers

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

To take inputs, process them, and output the results Signup and view all the answers

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

Scanner Signup and view all the answers

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

Ability to access emails and the organization's Intranet system from remote locations Signup and view all the answers

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

Intranet Signup and view all the answers

Impact of Information Systems on Business

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

What is the primary purpose of an Information System?

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

What is a critical component of an Information System?

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

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

What is a benefit of companies using information technology?

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

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

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

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

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

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