MIS Can Add Value to Both Primary Activities and Support

question 137

Multiple Choice

MIS can add value to both primary activities and support activities in the value chain. Which of the following is not an example of a company adding value by the use of MIS in a primary activity?

• A) Scottrade Corp. creating an online system for employees to track paychecks, benefits, wellness rewards program, and other employee benefit items
• B) A system for the sales and marketing departments to track specific sales targets and follow up processes
• C) An easy electronic survey, similar to SurveyMonkey, to be sent to the customer right after a service was completed
• D) Royal Crest Dairy using their custom order and delivery system through an easily accessible Web portal for the customer to track delivery status

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Definitions:

Pleasure

A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction derived from an experience that one finds enjoyable or fulfilling.

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Stoicism

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Predestination

The belief or doctrine that all events are predetermined by a divine will or fate, and humans have no real ability to alter their futures.