IS 2000 Chapter 1 Questions with Verified
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Why is Intro to MIS the most important class in the business school?
Moore's Law
Moore's Law
created by Gordon Moore stating that the number of transistors per square inch on an
integrated chip doubles every 18 months
information age
an area where production, distribution, and control of information are the primary drivers of
the economy
RAND description of skills
Rapid technological change and increased international competition place the spotlight on the
skills and preparation of the workforce, particularly the ability to adapt to changing
technology and shifting demand. These shifts in the nature of organizations favor strong non
routine cognitive skills.
the four employability skills
Abstract reasoning, Systems thinking, Collaboration, Ability to experiment
abstract reasoning
the ability to make and manipulate models
systems thinking
Correct Answers
Why is Intro to MIS the most important class in the business school?
Moore's Law
Moore's Law
created by Gordon Moore stating that the number of transistors per square inch on an
integrated chip doubles every 18 months
information age
an area where production, distribution, and control of information are the primary drivers of
the economy
RAND description of skills
Rapid technological change and increased international competition place the spotlight on the
skills and preparation of the workforce, particularly the ability to adapt to changing
technology and shifting demand. These shifts in the nature of organizations favor strong non
routine cognitive skills.
the four employability skills
Abstract reasoning, Systems thinking, Collaboration, Ability to experiment
abstract reasoning
the ability to make and manipulate models
systems thinking
