Introduction to information systems CIS
2200 Baruch Exam Rated A+
continuous replenishment system - ANSWER-an example of a firm using information
systems to achieve low-cost leadership
culture - ANSWER-The fundamental set of assumptions, values, and ways of doing
things that has been accepted by most of a company's members is called its
e-business - ANSWER-In ________, digital technology and the Internet are used to
execute the major business processes in the enterprise.
enterprise - ANSWER-A(n) ________ system collects data from various key business
processes and stores the data in a single, comprehensive data repository, usable by
other parts of the business.
Enterprise applications - ANSWER-systems is designed to span functional areas, focus
on executing business processes across the firm, and include all levels of management
ESS (Executive Support Systems) - ANSWER-Software that allow users to transform
enterprise data into quickly accessible
ESS supports - ANSWER-Long-range planning activities of senior management
Human resources - ANSWER-main business function is responsible for maintaining
employee records
Improved compliance with government regulations - ANSWER-is not a business benefit
of collaboration
Internet & Networking Technologies - ANSWER-Using ________ to enable government
relationships with citizens, businesses, and other arms of government is called e-
government.
Interpretations of Moore's law - ANSWER-computing power doubles every 18 months.
market niche - ANSWER-Firms use a ________ strategy to provide a specialized
product or service for a narrow target market better than competitors.
mass customization - ANSWER-The ability to offer individually tailored products or
services using the same production resources as bulk production
Minicomputer - ANSWER-allowed computers to be customized to the specific needs of
departments or business units
2200 Baruch Exam Rated A+
continuous replenishment system - ANSWER-an example of a firm using information
systems to achieve low-cost leadership
culture - ANSWER-The fundamental set of assumptions, values, and ways of doing
things that has been accepted by most of a company's members is called its
e-business - ANSWER-In ________, digital technology and the Internet are used to
execute the major business processes in the enterprise.
enterprise - ANSWER-A(n) ________ system collects data from various key business
processes and stores the data in a single, comprehensive data repository, usable by
other parts of the business.
Enterprise applications - ANSWER-systems is designed to span functional areas, focus
on executing business processes across the firm, and include all levels of management
ESS (Executive Support Systems) - ANSWER-Software that allow users to transform
enterprise data into quickly accessible
ESS supports - ANSWER-Long-range planning activities of senior management
Human resources - ANSWER-main business function is responsible for maintaining
employee records
Improved compliance with government regulations - ANSWER-is not a business benefit
of collaboration
Internet & Networking Technologies - ANSWER-Using ________ to enable government
relationships with citizens, businesses, and other arms of government is called e-
government.
Interpretations of Moore's law - ANSWER-computing power doubles every 18 months.
market niche - ANSWER-Firms use a ________ strategy to provide a specialized
product or service for a narrow target market better than competitors.
mass customization - ANSWER-The ability to offer individually tailored products or
services using the same production resources as bulk production
Minicomputer - ANSWER-allowed computers to be customized to the specific needs of
departments or business units
