What Is the Primary Goal of an ERP System

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the primary goal of an ERP system?

• A) The integration of data processes and data storage
• B) Creating consistent definitions across all functional areas
• C) The efficient handling of the transactions as goods move through each step of the process
• D) The scheduling of machinery to minimize downtime and reduce scrap

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Definitions:

Discount Factor

A multiplier used to determine the present value of future cash flows or income, reflecting the time value of money.

Internal Rate

Often referred to as the internal rate of return (IRR), it is the discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero.

Payback Period

The time duration required for an investment to generate cash flows sufficient to recover the initial cost of the investment.

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period, used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment.