Prewritten,commercially Available Sets of Software Programs That Eliminate the Need

question 40

Multiple Choice

Prewritten,commercially available sets of software programs that eliminate the need for a firm to write its own software programs for certain functions,are referred to as:

• A)software packages.
• B)mashups.
• C)outsourced software.
• D)open-source software.
• E)service level agreements.

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Definitions:

Work Redesign

This refers to the process of altering job roles, workflows, or organizational structures to improve efficiency, employee satisfaction, and adaptability.

Work Process

The sequence of activities or tasks that are conducted to achieve a specific outcome or product in an organizational setting.

Workforce Reduction

Strategies employed by organizations to decrease the number of employees, typically through layoffs, voluntary retirement, or attrition, to reduce costs or adjust to structural changes.

Downsizing

The act of reducing the size of a company by eliminating staff positions in an effort to decrease costs and improve operational efficiency.