Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Factors

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the factors affecting the usefulness of information?

• A)Irrelevant information is useless and may actually hurt the performance of a busy manager who has to spend valuable time determining whether information is relevant.
• B)Managers constantly have access to complete information.
• C)Accuracy and reliability seldom determine the quality of information.
• D)Real-time information is information that reflects changes in business conditions that have occurred in the past.
• E)In today's rapidly changing world, the need for timely information has decreased.

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Definitions:

Propinquity

The phenomenon wherein people are more likely to form friendships or relationships with those who are geographically close or frequently encountered.

Positively Correlated

A relationship between two variables in which both variables move in the same direction.

Proximity

The physical closeness between people which can influence attraction and relationship formation.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to give more attention to dispositional factors than is appropriate for a situation.