Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Global

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of a global information system (GIS) ?

• A)It is specific to each nation.
• B)It facilitates communication between headquarters and subsidiaries in other countries.
• C)It differs from a typical information system in that it only incorporates technologies,not operations.
• D)It gives full autonomy to an international company's subsidiaries without exercising any control.

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Definitions:

Orthostatic Hypotension

Abnormally low blood pressure occurring when a person stands.

Patient-Controlled Analgesic Pump

A device that allows patients to self-administer a controlled amount of pain medication, usually via IV.

Equipment-Related Accidents

Incidents or injuries that occur as a result of using, misusing, or malfunctioning of tools, machines, or any kind of work-related apparatus.

Manual Medication-Dispensing

The process of preparing and providing medications to patients by hand, typically involving counting, measuring, and packaging by a healthcare professional.