Chapter 1 – Enterprise Systems for Management – Motiwalla 2nd – Flashcards
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ERP systems help to increase the efficiency of the organization and worker productivity by providing a ________ for all corporate data, information, and knowledge. network platform architecture central repository decentralized archive
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central repository
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In the tiered architecture, the ERP application is stored on the ________ tier. presentation logic business logic middleware data
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business logic
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A(n) ________ is defined as a series of tasks or activities grouped to achieve a business function or goal. software design system prototype business process information system
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business process
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ERP systems integrate a business' processes across their: system boundaries. functional dependencies. value chain. sales activities.
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value chain.
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A(n) ________ is a dynamic sub-organization that can be created and eliminated depending on need. strategic group Business Unit department matrix group IT group
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Business Unit
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A(n) ________ system is an integrated information system that supports all the functions of the enterprise in real-time. Silo ERP Decentralized Management None of these
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ERP
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An ERP architecture consists of both a physical architecture and a(n): labor component. system architecture. database. logical architecture. system documentation.
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logical architecture.
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In the ERP systems, they must meet the organizational needs in todays's competitive environment to be: cross functional, dynamic, and siloed. mono functional, dynamic and global. cross functional, dynamic and global. cross functional, static and global.
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cross functional, dynamic and global.
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ERP systems are ________ which means they can be accessed using a web client. functional cross-functional real-time integrated web-enabled
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web-enabled
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ERP vendors embed ________ in their software. components data protocols. best practices upgrades
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best practices
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An ERP system works on a(n) ________ database that allows various departments to share information and communicate with each other. silo ERP single archive None of these
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single
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As opposed to ERP systems, e-Business systems are focused more on integrating ________ processes. external hardware internal software None of these
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external
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Checking inventory is an example of a(n): software function. system function. database. business process.
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business process.
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QUESTION 14 During the 1960s and 1970s most organizations designed their systems in a ________ manner. interrelated cross-functional componentized silo cohesive
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silo
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ERP system implementation failures are often caused by lack of attention to the business processes and the ________ components. interrelated hardware software database people
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people
