The Overriding Variable That Determines How Many People the Systems

question 38

Multiple Choice

The overriding variable that determines how many people the systems analyst should interview in depth is:

• A) the number of analysts interviewing.
• B) the number of users in an organization.
• C) the number of departments and the number of users in an organization.
• D) the time an interview takes.

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Definitions:

Dominant Culture

The set of shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that is accepted by the majority of members in a society or organization.

Deculturation

The process of losing one's cultural identity, usually as the result of external pressures or assimilation into another culture.

Espoused Values

The declared set of values and norms that an organization claims to strive for and hold dear, which may or may not be reflected in its actual practices.

Artifacts

Artifacts in an organizational context are tangible elements like physical layout, language, rituals, and technologies that represent the culture of an organization.