In What Area Did Organizations Initially Apply Information Technology

question 1

Multiple Choice

In what area did organizations initially apply information technology?

• A) decision support systems
• B) transaction processing systems
• C) management information systems
• D) enterprise resource planning systems

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Definitions:

Average Collection Period

The typical timeframe a firm needs to gather payments from sales made on credit, showcasing how efficient its credit and collection procedures are.

Total Current Assets

The aggregate amount of all current assets on a company’s balance sheet, which are expected to be converted into cash within one fiscal year.

Receivable Turnover

A measure of how quickly a company collects cash from its accounts receivable, typically calculated as net credit sales divided by average accounts receivable.

Inventory Turnover

A ratio showing how many times a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a period, indicating the efficiency in managing and selling goods.