In Order to Determine the Human Information Requirements Using a Decision

question 5

Multiple Choice

In order to determine the human information requirements using a decision analysis strategy, what must the systems analyst determine?

• A) necessary data
• B) objectives
• C) information
• D) data structure

Acknowledge the role of cognitive styles and learning preferences in information processing.

Understand the concepts of reflective cognitive style and field dependence/independence.

Be aware of disparities in working memory performance between different age groups.

Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative differences in cognitive performance across individuals.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net earnings not paid out as dividends but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt.

CAPM Approach

The Capital Asset Pricing Model, a formula used to determine the expected return of an investment based on its risk relative to the market.

Cost of Equity

The return a firm theoretically pays to its equity investors, i.e., shareholders, to compensate them for the risk they undertake by investing their capital.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits not distributed to shareholders as dividends but kept back to reinvest in the business.