Easy
REFERENCES:
Explain the importance and applications of information systems in functional areas of a business.
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.07
TOPICS:
Information systems
Information technologies
KEYWORDS:
Remember
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
50. Which statement is true of a personnel information system (PIS) in an organization?
a.
It helps make decisions related to allocating human and financial resources.
b.
It helps make decisions related to reducing the cost of transporting materials.
c.
It helps make decisions related to increasing product quality.
d.
It helps make decisions related to minimizing capital investment risks.
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Correct. A PIS helps make decisions related to allocating human and financial resources. See 1-6: Using Information Systems and Information Technologies
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Explain the importance and applications of information systems in functional areas of a business.
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.07
TOPICS:
Information systems
Information technologies
KEYWORDS:
Understand
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
51. Which decision is supported by a logistics information system (LIS)?
a.
Predicting an organization’s future personnel needs
b.
Minimizing capital investment risks
c.
Determining portfolio structures
d.
Selecting the best modes of transportation
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Correct. Decisions related to selecting the best modes of transportation is supported by an LIS. It also supports decisions related to improving routing and delivery schedules, improving transportation budgeting, and improving shipment planning. See 1-6: Using Information Systems and Information Technologies
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Explain the importance and applications of information systems in functional areas of a business.
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
MIS9.BIDG.19.01.07
TOPICS:
Information systems
Information technologies
KEYWORDS:
Understand
DATE CREATED:
6/6/2018 3:56 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
7/23/2018 12:24 PM
52. Which is a difference between a logistics information system (LIS) and a financial information system (FIS)?
a.
An LIS supports decisions related to space utilization, whereas an FIS supports decisions related to scheduling and assigning employees.
b.
An LIS supports decisions related to monitoring cost trends, whereas an FIS supports decisions related to product cost calculations.
c.
An LIS supports decisions related to improving budget allocation, whereas an FIS supports decisions related to allocating human and financial resources.
d.
An LIS supports decisions related to improving shipment planning, whereas an FIS supports decisions related to determining portfolio structures.
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Correct. An LIS supports decisions related to improving shipment planning, whereas an FIS supports decisions related to determining portfolio structures. Timely, relevant, and accurate information is a critical tool for enhancing a company’s competitive position in the marketplace and managing the four Ms of resources: manpower, machinery, materials, and money. See 1-6: Using Information Systems and Information Technologies
POINTS:
1