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Role of Information Systems in Business

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What is the primary goal of using Information Technology in business?

To reduce operational costs
To enhance marketing strategies
To improve human resource management
To create a competitive advantage (correct)

What is the primary function of an Information System?

To analyse and organize data
To facilitate communication between stakeholders
To provide software and hardware solutions
To collect and process data into information (correct)

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

Optimal decision-making (correct)
Enhanced production efficiency
Increased revenue
Improved customer relationships

What is the role of Information Systems in company operations?

To support strategic planning and decision-making (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge of living in an increasingly technological world?

Managing opportunities and challenges (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of effective Information Systems to stakeholders?

Enhanced revenue and reduced expenses (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of a company using information technology to improve its efficiency?

Reducing its expenses and increasing its earnings (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Taking the inputs, processing them and then outputting the results (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when investing in information systems?

The cost-benefit analysis of the investment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a type of storage facility used in computer systems?

Stand-alone disc drive (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of the globalisation of the business environment in terms of computer use?

Widespread use of portable laptop computers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an output device in a computer system?

Speaker (B) Signup and view all the answers

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