In Which Use of Information Technology Is the Technology Reducing

question 44

Multiple Choice

In which use of information technology is the technology reducing mental demands and the likelihood of errors?

• A) email notifications popping up on a clerk's screen while he is entering data
• B) software that creates a graph of daily production levels for a supervisor
• C) text messages arriving on a salesperson's phone while she is meeting with a client
• D) searches for office supplies that generate 12,000 results to compare
• E) instant messages from a supervisor who expects responses within a few minutes

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Definitions:

Investment Assets

Assets purchased with the goal of generating income or appreciating in value, including stocks, bonds, and real estate.

Portability Problem

Challenges that arise when a product or solution cannot easily be transferred from one environment or system to another.

Pension Benefits

The regular payments made to a retired or disabled employee, often based on salary and years of service.

Defined Benefit Plans

Pension plans in which retirement benefits are set according to a fixed formula.