The Observed Lack of Productivity from IT Investments Is Most

question 98

Multiple Choice

The observed lack of productivity from IT investments is most likely the result of

• A) measurement errors.
• B) inflation.
• C) declining interest rates.
• D) the introduction of new technologies.
• E) continued drops in hardware prices.

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