Which of the Following Statements Is True of Small Organizations

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of small organizations?

• A) They expand IT from one person to a small staff, but frequently this staff is isolated from senior-level management.
• B) They employ only one or two IT analysts who not only manage the ERP system, but also the entire IS department.
• C) They employ several IT analysts to manage the ERP system.
• D) They have a well-staffed IS department, with distinct roles for IT personnel.

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Definitions:

Reference Groups

Groups of people with whom one compares oneself.

Cohorts

Groups of people banded together or treated as a group, often used in research to describe subjects who share a defining characteristic typically within a specified time frame.

Dominance Hierarchy

Rankings that represent the relative social power of those in a group.

Social Competence

The ability to interact effectively with others, understanding social cues, and engaging positively in social settings.