Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of an Enterprise

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system?

• A) The use of standard costing systems is not allowed in an ERP system.
• B) Shifting manufacturing and distribution plans rapidly in response to changes in supply and demand is not possible in an ERP system.
• C) The ERP systems must often be customized to fit the strategic needs of the user.
• D) The ERP system increases lead times when purchasing material from a different supplier.

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Definitions:

Common Resource

A resource like air or water that is not owned by anyone, but available for use by everyone, often leading to overuse and depletion.

Common Resources

Goods that are non-excludable and rival in consumption, such as fisheries, forests, and the atmosphere, which are accessible to all but can be depleted by overuse.

Overuse

Refers to the excessive use of a resource to the point where it diminishes its availability or quality.

Common Resource

A resource like air or water that is not owned by anyone, cannot be easily excluded from use, and is available for use by more than one person or group.