An Order Processing Functional System Located in the United States

question 3

Multiple Choice

An order processing functional system located in the United States operates in English and reflects the practices and culture of the United States. Its manufacturing systems business partner located in Taiwan, operates in Chinese and reflects the business practices and culture of Taiwan. They do not accommodate language, business, or their cultural differences into a single system. From the above scenario, which of the following statements is true about the functional systems?

• A) The order processing functional system will eventually be forced to operate in Chinese to reflect the business practices and culture of Taiwan.
• B) The use of enterprise systems, such as ERP, would complicate the existing situation and thus increase data isolation.
• C) Lack of integration will be extremely disadvantageous to the manufacturing systems unit but not to the order processing unit.
• D) The systems can operate independently as long as there is an adequate data interface between them.

---

Definitions:

Meninx

The enveloping membrane of the brain and spinal cord; includes dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater.

Periosteum

Thick, double-layered connective tissue sheath covering the entire surface of a bone, except the articular surface, which is covered with cartilage.

Femoral Nerve

A major nerve in the leg that supplies sensation to the front of the thigh and part of the lower leg as well as motor control to muscles of the leg and hip.

Quadriceps Femoris

A large muscle group that includes four muscles on the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee and stabilizing the patella.