You Have Been Hired to Implement an Enterprise System That

question 5

Multiple Choice

You have been hired to implement an enterprise system that will automate much of the billing and accounting work for a statewide HVAC services company. Which of the following would you prepare to describe how the new system will affect a firm's structure and operations?

• A) information systems plan
• B) internal integration report
• C) sociotechnical design report
• D) organizational impact analysis

Comprehend the theory of social facilitation and how the presence of others can impact performance on tasks.

Recognize the effect of group dynamics on individual effort, including social loafing and its implications.

Identify factors that influence task performance under observation, such as complexity of the task and individual traits.

Analyze how environmental factors, like workspace design, can affect productivity and worker behavior.

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Definitions:

Implied Ratification

The act of accepting or endorsing a previously unauthorized action or agreement through behavior that implies approval, rather than through explicit consent.

Agent's Act

Refers to actions taken by an agent on behalf of a principal, where the agent has the authority to affect the principal's legal position.

Principal's Conduct

Actions or behaviors of a principal (party who has authorized an agent to act on their behalf) that can affect the principal's legal rights and liabilities.

Express Ratification

The explicit approval or confirmation of an act or contract by all parties involved, often necessary for the act's validity.