Business Support Systems ____

question 5

Multiple Choice

Business support systems ____.

• A) provide job-related information support to users at all levels of a company
• B) simulate human reasoning by combining a knowledge base and inference rules that determine how the knowledge is applied
• C) process data generated by day-to-day business operations
• D) include e-mail, voice mail, fax, video conferencing, word processing, automated calendars, database management, spreadsheets, and high-speed Internet access

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Definitions:

Indigenous Peoples

Refers to ethnic groups native to a land or region, usually with distinct cultures and social institutions prior to colonization or annexation.

Cultural Homogenization

The process through which local cultures are influenced and assimilated by a dominant culture, leading to reduced cultural diversity.

McDonaldization

The process by which the principles of the fast-food industry, such as efficiency, predictability, and control, dominate other sectors of society.

WalMart-ization

The process by which large corporations replicate the business model of Wal-Mart, focusing on the high efficiency of supply chains and low prices, often at the expense of small businesses and local economies.