Not All Systems Are Built to Talk to Each Other

question 19

Short Answer

Not all systems are built to talk to each other and share data,and if the sales department suddenly implements a new system that marketing and accounting cannot use,or that is inconsistent in the way it handles information,the company's operations become ___________.

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Definitions:

Trading Security

A financial instrument that is bought and sold for the purpose of generating profits on short-term fluctuations in price.

Available-for-sale Security

A debt or equity security not classified as a held-to-maturity or trading security, which can be sold in the short term for capital gains.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities.