In the Context of the Planning Phase of the Systems

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the context of the planning phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) , which of the following is an example of an externally identified problem?

• A) Employees demanding an increase in their wage before the launch of a new system
• B) Suppliers noting inefficiency in the inventory control procedure
• C) Management voicing concern about the organization's lack of a competitive edge in the marketplace
• D) Management conducting a high-cost training program to improve employees' skills

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Definitions:

Marginal Product

The additional output a firm gains from employing one additional unit of a factor, such as labor or capital, holding other factors constant.

Labor Intensive

A term used to describe a process or industry that requires a large amount of manual labor relative to capital investment.

Alternative Technologies

Different or new technologies that provide an alternative way of solving problems or completing tasks, often with the aim of improving efficiency or environmental sustainability.

Marginal Product

The extra output, or increase in production, that results from adding one more unit of a specific input, while other inputs are kept constant.