MIS Can Add Value to Both Primary and Support Activities

question 184

Multiple Choice

MIS can add value to both primary and support activities within a business. Which of the following is not an example of a company adding value by the use of MIS in a support activity?

• A) Netflix creating a business strategy for the video rental market that delivers videos via the mail
• B) The human resources department creates a tracking system to efficiently reward employees based on their performance
• C) Scottrade Corp. creating an online system for employees to track paychecks, benefits, wellness rewards program, and other employee benefit items
• D) The University of Forks creates a program to automatically order office supplies such as pens and pads of paper for its employees

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Definitions:

Deterrence

A theory or strategy aimed at discouraging someone from taking an undesirable action by instilling fear of the consequences.

Rehabilitation

An approach to punishment that attempts to reform criminals as part of their penalty.

Incapacitation

A criminal justice theory aimed at reducing crime by detaining or restricting the movements of convicted offenders to prevent them from committing further offenses.

Stereotype Promise

A concept suggesting that positive stereotypes about a group can lead to increased performance and outcomes for individuals within that group.