Scientists at Health Check, a Chain of Hospitals, Have Developed

question 86

Multiple Choice

Scientists at Health Check, a chain of hospitals, have developed a computer system which can use the reasoning patterns used by doctors to diagnose illness and prescribe the required medicines. This system is an example of:

• A) transaction-processing system.
• B) management information system.
• C) executive support system.
• D) expert system.
• E) intranet.

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Definitions:

Sustainable Rate

The sustainable rate often refers to the growth rate a company can maintain without needing to increase financial leverage or equity financing.

Internal Rate

The interest rate at which the net present value of all the cash flows from an investment or project is zero.

Sustainable Growth

The rate at which a company can grow its sales, earnings, and dividends without borrowing additional funds or issuing new equity, often considered a measure of a company's long-term financial health.

Debt-Equity Ratio

A ratio demonstrating the relative amounts of shareholders' equity versus debt financing in a corporation's asset base.