Information Technology Has Made Many Tasks Easier,but Not All Tasks

question 100

Multiple Choice

Information technology has made many tasks easier,but not all tasks.Which of the following tasks performed by managers requires more critical thinking skills than the others because it is not as dependent upon information technology?

• A)Sensitivity analysis
• B)Analyzing and investigating the root causes of variances in responsibility center reports
• C)Rolling up individual units' budgets into the companywide budget
• D)Preparing responsibility center performance reports that identify variances between actual and budgeted revenues and costs

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Definitions:

Healthy Sense Of Skepticism

This entails adopting a questioning attitude towards knowledge, facts, and opinions to discern the truth and avoid being misled.

Claim

Refers to the statement that the maker of the argument is seeking to show to be true or probably true.

Unwarranted Expertise

Claims of knowledge or skill in a particular area without sufficient evidence or justification.

Conflict Of Interests

A situation in which a person's or entity's vested interests could potentially influence their duties or decisions in a biased manner.