An Information System That Supports the Business Functions of Accounting

question 132

Multiple Choice

An information system that supports the business functions of accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing, or operations would be classified as a(n) _______________ system.

• A) functional business
• B) executive information
• C) management information
• D) decision support

Calculate the incremental cash flow resulting from policy changes.

Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of subscribing to a credit reporting agency.

Understand the impact of default rates on credit sales and how it influences NPV calculations.

Learn how to manage inventory levels and ordering schedules to minimize costs.

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Definitions:

Conformity

Adapting one's behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes to fit into group norms or comply with what society views as acceptable.

Asch

A psychologist best known for his research on conformity, demonstrating how group pressure could influence individuals to conform.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, leading to a belief that one's actions have no effect on the outcome.

Obedience

A form of social influence where an individual follows the orders or directions from an authority figure.