HCA Corporation Collects Data Regularly from Multiple Sources

question 5

Multiple Choice

HCA Corporation collects data regularly from multiple sources.It asks physicians to maintain a diary,it asks patients to complete a questionnaire,and conducts telephone interviews with ex-patients.The marketing department of HCA crunches this data and presents the information to the CEO to make marketing decisions.The information is all part of HCA's

• A)marketing information system.
• B)knowledge management.
• C)expert systems.
• D)data mining.
• E)model system.

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Definitions:

Machining

The process of removing material from a workpiece to create a desired shape or finish using various machine tools.

Batch Level

Pertaining to costs or activities that are associated with a group of units produced together, rather than individual units or the entire production process.

Facility Level

Pertains to overhead costs and activities that are tied to the overall operation and maintenance of a production facility or plant.

Activity-based Costing

A costing method that assigns costs to products and services based on the activities and resources that go into their production, providing detailed information on where and how costs are incurred.