Which of the Following Statements Best Defines an Enterprise Resource

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system?

• A) a demand-pull system in which each component in a production line is produced immediately as needed by the next step in the production line as planned by enterprise resource management
• B) a system that comprises a single database that collects data and feeds it into software applications supporting all of a company's business activities
• C) a planning system that omits recording some of the journal entries relating to the stages from the purchase of direct materials to the sale of finished goods
• D) a system that is made up of work areas with different types of equipment grouped together to make related products

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Definitions:

Conflict

A situation where two or more parties have incompatible objectives, interests, or needs.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which individuals in a society are uncomfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, often preferring clear rules and predictability.

Conflict

A situation where individuals or groups have opposing interests, ideas, or beliefs that clash.

Diversity

All forms of difference among individuals, including culture, gender, age, ability, religion, personality, social status, and sexual orientation.