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What is a negative societal effect associated with the increased use of information technology?
What is a negative societal effect associated with the increased use of information technology?
- IT can provide opportunities for people with disabilities.
- IT can improve healthcare.
- IT can provide flexibility in the workplace.
- IT can place employees on constant call. (correct)
How does global outsourcing help an organization?
How does global outsourcing help an organization?
- Find the best person for the job.
- All of these (correct)
- Implement spatial and temporal flexibility.
- Find more economical resources.
What is an effect of IT on middle managers?
What is an effect of IT on middle managers?
- Increasing their opportunities for promotion.
- Increasing the number of managers needed in a department.
- Reducing the number of people who can report to them. (correct)
- Increasing their productivity.
Why are systems critical to an organization's operations considered expensive?
Why are systems critical to an organization's operations considered expensive?
What is a potential downside of increased reliance on information technology in organizations?
What is a potential downside of increased reliance on information technology in organizations?
If an employer reads all the emails you send and receive despite the handbook stating work emails are for official business only, is this a legal violation?
If an employer reads all the emails you send and receive despite the handbook stating work emails are for official business only, is this a legal violation?
Is an employer legally allowed to read electronic mail and other electronic documents according to the law?
Is an employer legally allowed to read electronic mail and other electronic documents according to the law?
Does tagging your friends' pictures on Facebook compromise their privacy even if you have their permission?
Does tagging your friends' pictures on Facebook compromise their privacy even if you have their permission?
Is using apps on your smartphone that broadcast your location to others considered a harmless act?
Is using apps on your smartphone that broadcast your location to others considered a harmless act?
Are privacy regulations consistent across different countries around the world?
Are privacy regulations consistent across different countries around the world?
What legal concept grants individuals the right to recover damages caused by other individuals, organizations, or systems?
What legal concept grants individuals the right to recover damages caused by other individuals, organizations, or systems?
Which authentication method is considered less reliable and less expensive?
Which authentication method is considered less reliable and less expensive?
What encryption standard is commonly used for secure transactions like credit card processing and online banking?
What encryption standard is commonly used for secure transactions like credit card processing and online banking?
Which site option is the most expensive?
Which site option is the most expensive?
What does auditing the computer involve?
What does auditing the computer involve?
Which relationship type exists when two entities are associated?
Which relationship type exists when two entities are associated?
In the KMS cycle, at which knowledge stage is Laurie's team when demonstrating the new process to all shipping department employees?
In the KMS cycle, at which knowledge stage is Laurie's team when demonstrating the new process to all shipping department employees?
What distinct characteristic of Big Data is NOT listed among the three mentioned?
What distinct characteristic of Big Data is NOT listed among the three mentioned?
Which term describes the updating of data warehouses and data marts by users?
Which term describes the updating of data warehouses and data marts by users?
Which action might organizations need to take to encourage employees to contribute their expertise to a KMS?
Which action might organizations need to take to encourage employees to contribute their expertise to a KMS?
What role did Laurie play in the creation of a new process for the shipping department?
What role did Laurie play in the creation of a new process for the shipping department?
Which ethical approach emphasizes that an ethical action is one that best protects and respects the moral rights of affected parties?
Which ethical approach emphasizes that an ethical action is one that best protects and respects the moral rights of affected parties?
What term describes the harm, loss, or damage that can occur if a threat compromises an information resource?
What term describes the harm, loss, or damage that can occur if a threat compromises an information resource?
Which concept involves the collection, storage, and dissemination of information about individuals?
Which concept involves the collection, storage, and dissemination of information about individuals?
Which approach underscores the importance of interlocking relationships in all societies?
Which approach underscores the importance of interlocking relationships in all societies?
When you open a suspicious email from a friend assuming it is safe, this is an example of ________ and is ________.
When you open a suspicious email from a friend assuming it is safe, this is an example of ________ and is ________.
