The Most Significant Internal Data Sources for an MIS Are

question 79

Multiple Choice

The most significant internal data sources for an MIS are the organization's _____.

• A) data from customers, suppliers, competitors, and stockholders
• B) various TPS and ERP systems and related databases
• C) Internet Web sites
• D) various DSS and GSS systems and users

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Definitions:

Subcultures

Cultural groups within a larger culture, often with distinct beliefs, interests, or practices that differentiate them from the larger society.

Mainstream Culture

The dominant set of norms, behaviors, and beliefs in a particular society, accepted or practiced by the majority of its members.

Hofstede's Dimensions

A framework for cross-cultural communication, developed by Geert Hofstede, that outlines five (originally four) dimensions of culture.

Cultural Personality

describes the way in which culture shapes an individual's habits, attitudes, and overall personality.