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What is the main purpose of an information system (IS) according to the text?
What is the main purpose of an information system (IS) according to the text?
- To increase profits and improve customer service
- To reach customers around the world
- To advertise products and analyze sales trends
- To collect, manipulate, store, and disseminate data and information (correct)
How do small business owners use information systems according to the text?
How do small business owners use information systems according to the text?
- To reach customers around the world (correct)
- To perform accounting, marketing, management, finance
- To make multi-million-dollar decisions
- To advertise products and analyze sales trends
What do managers use information systems for as mentioned in the text?
What do managers use information systems for as mentioned in the text?
- To increase revenues and reduce costs
- To perform accounting, marketing, management, finance
- To make multi-million-dollar decisions, such as building a manufacturing plant or researching a cancer drug (correct)
- To analyze sales trends
What is an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes?
What is an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes?
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What is the feedback mechanism of an information system (IS) helpful in achieving?
What is the feedback mechanism of an information system (IS) helpful in achieving?
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Which profession uses information systems, according to the text?
Which profession uses information systems, according to the text?
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What do businesses use information systems to perform, as mentioned in the text?
What do businesses use information systems to perform, as mentioned in the text?
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What helps organizations achieve their goals, as per the text?
What helps organizations achieve their goals, as per the text?
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What do sales representatives use information systems for, according to the text?
What do sales representatives use information systems for, according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of an information system (IS) according to the text?
What is the main purpose of an information system (IS) according to the text?
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