Jaimie Hall The Continuing Development and Improvement of Computer Information Systems Has

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Multiple Choice

Jaimie Hall
The continuing development and improvement of computer information systems has made a powerful impression on Jaimie Hall, CEO of See-Saw City (SSC) . The current computer system at SSC is seven years old, and while still highly useful and reliable, Jaimie is wondering if a new system would be more efficient and more useful. Jaimie recognized that some of her managers would prefer to keep the old system, while others have been requesting that the company update its information capability.
-Jaimie also recognizes that creative organizations have certain characteristics. Which of the following is a characteristic of a creative organization?

• A) Strict control
• B) Centralization
• C) Rules for all processes
• D) Freedom to discuss ideas
• E) Assigning specialists to problems

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Definitions:

Required Return

The minimum profit or yield that investors expect or require from an investment to make it worthwhile.

Net Present Value

An economic measure that determines the disparity between the current value of cash coming in and the current value of cash going out over a specific timeframe.

Internal Rate Of Return

The break-even discount rate at which a project's cash flows net present value is zero.

Present Value

Present value represents the contemporary worth of a future sum or cash flow sequence, discounted by a certain return rate.