Which of the Following Statements Is True of Personal Information

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of personal information systems?

• A) Personal information systems that support a particular department are called workgroup information systems.
• B) Adapting to changes in personal information systems is extremely difficult and time consuming.
• C) Personal information systems have only a single user and so procedures are not documented or formalized.
• D) The solutions to problems in a personal information system usually involve more than one department.

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Definitions:

Racism

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

Judging

Involves forming opinions or conclusions about people or situations, often without all the necessary information.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often useful but sometimes leading to inaccuracies or biases.

Availability Heuristic

A cognitive heuristic that depends on readily accessible examples in an individual’s mind when assessing a particular topic, idea, strategy, or choice.