The Central Method Used in a Portfolio Analysis Is to

question 72

Multiple Choice

The central method used in a portfolio analysis is to

• A)inventory all of the organization's information systems projects and assets.
• B)perform a weighted comparison of the criteria used to evaluate a system.
• C)survey a large sample of managers on their objectives,decision-making process,and uses and needs for data and information.
• D)interview a small number of top managers to identify their goals and criteria for achieving success.
• E)score proposed systems on a number of dimensions,and select the one with the highest score.

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Definitions:

Outside Supplier

A third-party company that provides goods or services to another company, as opposed to the company producing these items in-house.

Purchase Subcomponent

The act of buying parts or elements that will be used to assemble a final product.

Segment Margin

The amount of profit or loss generated by a particular segment of a business, considering only the revenues and expenses directly attributable to that segment.

Financial Advantage

The benefit gained in financial terms that puts an individual, company, or country in a better position compared to others.