The First Step a Manager Should Take to Cope with Information

question 68

Multiple Choice

The first step a manager should take to cope with information overload is to

• A) obtain a good database management system and use it to organize information more efficiently.
• B) hire a qualified information systems analyst.
• C) identify four or five key goals, and eliminate information that is not related to those goals.
• D) purchase more sophisticated hardware that can process and store information more efficiently.

Recognize the limitations of correlation in inferring causality.

Understand the concept of interaction effects in ANOVA.

Identify the visual representation of interaction and main effects on graphs.

Understand the principles of main effects in ANOVA.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which individuals in a society are uncomfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, often preferring clear rules and predictability.

Conflict

A situation where individuals or groups have opposing interests, ideas, or beliefs that clash.

Diversity

All forms of difference among individuals, including culture, gender, age, ability, religion, personality, social status, and sexual orientation.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that reflects the extent to which members of a society attempt to cope with anxiety by minimizing uncertainty.