Which of the Following Sentences Is True for the Development

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is true for the development group of an IS department?

• A)The development group manages the process of creating new information systems as well as maintaining existing information systems.
• B)An important function for the development group is to monitor user experience and respond to user problems.
• C)This group exists in organizations that have negotiated outsourcing agreements with other companies to provide equipment,applications,or other services.
• D)The purpose of the development group is to protect data and information assets by establishing data standards and data management practices and policies.

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Definitions:

Return on Assets

A financial ratio that measures the profitability of a company in relation to its total assets.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue.

Sales

The activities involved in selling products or services, ultimately generating revenue for a business.

Decentralization

Assignment of decision-making rights to lower operating levels of an organization. Decreases cost of transferring specific knowledge needed to make decisions, but increases the cost of controlling behavior.