CASE Scenario - B.J. Patel

question 7

Multiple Choice

CASE
Scenario - B.J. Patel
B.J. Patel is an executive with Technocraft Productions. This morning, B.J. has been attending a top management meeting exploring the potential value of using a new computer system at Technocraft. The executive team has reached a consensus opinion that the new system should be able to increase the effectiveness and the efficiency of operations and services. B.J. has been assigned to work directly with computer system vendors and to develop the best system for Technocraft.
-B.J. is negotiating with a computer software firm to develop an interactive CBIS that facilitates group communication and decision making. This software is normally classified as

• A) artificial intelligence.
• B) a collaborative work system.
• C) an expert system.
• D) an electronic data exchange.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Cycle Time

The total time from the beginning to the end of a process, including both processing and waiting times.

Daily Operating Time

The total time per day during which a business or system is operational and open for business.

Cycle Time

The total time from the beginning to the end of a process, indicating the time taken to complete a single cycle of an operation.

Operating Time

The total time during which a machine, system, or facility is functioning and available for use.