Cloud-based ERP systems are a form of - Answers Software as a Service (SaaS).
In what ways do Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems help organizations improve operational
efficiency - Answers provide a centralized database, provide access to data, offer customization, and
demand low start-up fees
What is the overarching goal of organizations choosing to adopt an enterprise resource planning (ERP)
system? - Answers increase operational efficiency
Why is an organization's chief financial officer more likely to have an accurate picture of its total cash
flow if the organization has ERP software that integrates its financial management system? - Answers
accurate cash flow information with this type of ERP system because she/he can quickly generate a
single cash flow report for the entire organization, using real-time data from across its operational areas,
at any time.
A key component, and major advantage, of an ERP is its - Answers centralized data
ERP software allows man - Answers false
Human resource management includes subjectivity and therefore cannot be meaningfully included in
enterprise resource management (ERP) systems. - Answers false
Which type of ERP module collects data such as customer information, order history, shipping
information, and customer satisfactions measures? - Answers e-commerce operations
additional benefits of integrating ERP systems with financial management systems to provide centralized
access and management of financial data. - Answers improved visibility, structured compliance
architecture, the ability to generate financial reports, and greater interaction between demand and
supply
Integrating a business software module into an ERP has several advantages. Which of the following
business software modules includes customer payment information? - Answers TPS software
Accounting management systems give organizations the ability to measure cash flows, calculate tax
liabilities, maintain compliance to legal and accounting regulations, and optimize profitability. - Answers
false
Enterprise resource planning systems allow managers to view reports that integrate data from various
operational areas within the organization, thus facilitating informed business decisions - Answers true
ERP software integrates several software packages into a single platform. Which of the following
software packages stores employee compensation and performance information? - Answers HRM
software