AACSB: Analytical Thinking
30) An AIS that makes information more easily accessible and more widely available is likely to increase pressure for
A) centralization and defined procedures.
B) centralization and autonomy.
C) decentralization and defined procedures.
D) decentralization and autonomy.
Answer: D
Concept: The value of accounting information systems
Objective: Learning Objective 3
Difficulty: Challenging
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
31) It is important that a firm's AIS collect and integrate financial and non-financial information about the organization's activities if the firm uses its AIS to gain a competitive advantage.
Answer: TRUE
Concept: The value of accounting information systems
Objective: Learning Objective 3
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
32) When properly deployed, accounting information systems can provide firms with a competitive advantage.
Answer: TRUE
Concept: The value of accounting information systems
Objective: Learning Objective 3
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
33) The process of creating value for customers is the result of nine activities that form a(n)
A) value chain.
B) capitalist operation.
C) profitable business.
D) information system.
Answer: A
Concept: Value chain
Objective: Learning Objective 3
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
34) The value chain concept is composed of two types of activities known as
A) primary and support.
B) primary and secondary.
C) support and value.
D) technology and support.
Answer: A
Concept: Value chain
Objective: Learning Objective 3
Difficulty: Moderate
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
35) Which of the following is a primary activity in the value chain?
A) infrastructure
B) technology
C) purchasing
D) marketing and sales
Answer: D
Concept: Value chain
Objective: Learning Objective 3
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
36) Arranging delivery of products to customers constitutes ________ in value chain analysis.
A) shipping
B) inbound logistics
C) outbound logistics
D) delivery
Answer: C
Concept: Value chain
Objective: Learning Objective 3
Difficulty: Moderate
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
37) ________ are examples of activities that constitute inbound logistics.
A) Activities that transform inputs into final products or services
B) Activities that consist of receiving, storing, and distributing the materials used as inputs by the organization to create goods and/or services it sells
C) Activities that provide post-sale support to customers
D) Activities that help customers to buy the organization's products or services
Answer: B
Concept: Value chain
Objective: Learning Objective 3
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
38) A value chain typically consists of five primary activities that can directly provide value to customers. The activities that help customers buy the organization's products or services represent