Jane Works for a Successful Business That Publishes a Popular

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Multiple Choice

Jane works for a successful business that publishes a popular monthly magazine. She is responsible for ensuring that the business has the correct information systems in place to allow the business to operate efficiently and effectively.
-Management has asked Jane to find an information system that will help them solve semi-structured problems.Jane knows that such a system is called a(n) ____.

• A) decision support system
• B) management information system
• C) transaction processing system
• D) expert system

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Definitions:

Cash Discount

A deduction from the total amount on an invoice allowed by a vendor to encourage prompt payment.

Accounts Receivable

The money owed to a business by its clients for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for.

Sales Discounts

A reduction in the price of goods or services offered by a seller to a buyer, typically used to encourage prompt payment or to reward customers for bulk purchases.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses refer to the costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, excluding cost of goods sold.