Which of the Following Is One of the Critical Issues

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the critical issues companies need to address in order to sustain a competitive advantage through information technology?

• A) Who will have access to the information technology?
• B) Will the purchase of the information technology be viewed as an expense or as an investment?
• C) Does the firm's use of the information technology violate any ethical standards?
• D) Is the firm's use of information technology difficult for another company to create or buy?
• E) What government regulations may influence the company's use of information technology?

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Definitions:

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Circulation

The movement or flow of fluids (such as blood, air, or water) or gases in a loop or system, often referring to the movement within a closed system.

Heat Energy

The form of energy that is transferred between two substances at different temperatures, manifesting as thermal energy in the process of its transfer.

Frozen

The state of being solidified by cold temperatures, or metaphorically, immobilized by circumstances.