A Company That Invests in a System in the Hopes

question 103

Multiple Choice

A company that invests in a system in the hopes of improving product or service quality is attempting to use their information system to gain

• A)a competitive advantage.
• B)improved business processes.
• C)productivity gains.
• D)better systems integration.

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Definitions:

Prison

A facility in which individuals are forcibly confined and denied a variety of freedoms under the authority of the state as a form of punishment following the commission of a crime.

Labeling Theory

A theory in sociology that suggests the labels or definitions applied to individuals can significantly influence their behavior and the perception of them by others, often resulting in self-fulfilling prophecies.

David Rosenhan

An American psychologist best known for his experiment that challenged the validity of psychiatric diagnoses, published as "On Being Sane in Insane Places."

Deviant

Pertaining to behavior or actions that deviate from societal norms or expectations, often leading to social stigma or sanctions.