BTMA 317 questions and answers graded A+ 2023

BTMA 317In the framework provided by the authors, information refers to: a) a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence b) a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn c) data that have a particular meaning within a specific context d) raw facts that describe a particular phenomenon - correct answer c) data that have a particular meaning within a specific context If the information coming into your decision-making process is in bad form, quality, or reliability, then you'll more than likely make a poor decision. This concept is referred to as: a) first in never out (FINO) b) first in first out (FIFO) c) garbage-in-garbage-out (GIGO) d) last in first out (LIFO) - correct answer c) garbage-in-garbage-out (GIGO) If the marketing department were to pass information to the finance department, what type of information flow is this called? a) Downward b) Horizontal c) Upward d) Outward - correct answer b) Horizontal Information is said to flow horizontally when shared between functional business units and work teams. Which of the following is true of an information-literate knowledge worker? a) He or she knows how and where to obtain information b) He or she cannot define the information needed c) He or she understands the information before it is received d) He or she can transform business intelligence into information - correct answer a) He or she knows how and where to obtain information An information-literate knowledge worker can define what information is needed, knows how and where to obtain information, understands the information once it is received (i.e., can transform the information into business intelligence), and can act appropriately based on the information to help the organization achieve the greatest advantage.