Which Statement Is True of a Global Information System (GIS)

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of a global information system (GIS) ?

• A)It incorporates technologies that are specific to a particular country.
• B)It facilitates communication between headquarters and subsidiaries in other countries.
• C)It differs from a typical information system as it excludes operations management.
• D)It enables a company's subsidiaries to function with complete autonomy.

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Definitions:

External Causes

Involves factors or circumstances outside an individual or system that impact outcomes or situations.

Internal Causes

Factors within a person, such as beliefs, desires, or personality traits, that explain their behaviors and decisions.

Law of Contingent Reinforcement

The Law of Contingent Reinforcement posits that the effectiveness of reinforcement (such as rewards or punishments) is dependent on its being administered contingent upon the occurrence of the behavior it is meant to encourage or discourage.

Desirable Behavior

Actions or conduct that are viewed positively and encouraged within a particular social or organizational culture.