Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Decision

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of decision support systems?

• A)They support only lower- and middle-level managers.
• B)They are easy to use and construct.
• C)They can adapt to changing conditions.
• D)They usually utilize quantitative models.
• E)They support all phases of the decision-making process.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that accumulates unpaid dividends, which must be paid out before any dividends can go to common shareholders.

Partially Participating

Relating to securities or policies that offer limited rights or dividends to the holder, with certain conditions applied.

Stock Dividend

Additional shares distributed to shareholders, proportional to their existing holdings, instead of a cash payout.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is kept by the company instead of being paid out to its shareholders as dividends, contributing to the business's capital reserve for future ventures or debt payments.