Dell Computer's Use of Information Systems to Improve Efficiency and Implement

question 35

Multiple Choice

Dell Computer's use of information systems to improve efficiency and implement "mass customization" techniques to maintain consistent profitability and an industry lead illustrates which business objective?

• A) improved flexibility
• B) improved business practices
• C) competitive advantage
• D) survival

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Definitions:

Portable Document Format

A file format developed by Adobe Systems used to present documents in a manner independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems.

Adobe Acrobat

A family of software and web services developed by Adobe Inc. to view, create, manipulate, print, and manage files in Portable Document Format (PDF).

Publisher Document Format

A specific type of file format designed for electronic documents that preserve the document's formatting regardless of the device or software used to view it. This may not be a standard term and could be confused with Portable Document Format (PDF).

Report-writing Software

Computer programs designed to assist in the creation of professional-quality reports by providing templates, formatting tools, and data integration capabilities.