Valuing an IT Investment Is Difficult Because of Many Reasons

question 70

Multiple Choice

Valuing an IT investment is difficult because of many reasons. One of the reasons is:

• A) Many IT investments are necessities and payback is hard to calculate.
• B) Increased customer satisfaction is not valued enough to justify costs.
• C) IT investments often add no real business value.
• D) IT managers do not see the need to value an investment whose payback period is relatively short.
• E) IT is seen as "a necessary evil".

Distinguish the difference between number of occurrences and rates in graphical representations.

Understand how manipulating the axes can affect the appearance of trends in graphs.

Critically analyze the effectiveness and clarity of graphical representations in conveying data.

Identify fair practices in representing and comparing statistical data.

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Definitions:

Minimize Distractions

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Environmental Impact

The effect that human activities or natural processes have on the natural environment and its ecosystems.

Handle Materials

The methods or techniques used in managing or manipulating physical resources or information.

Components of Objective

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