The Rapid Growth of Information Technologies Has Changed Organizational Processes

question 156

Multiple Choice

The rapid growth of information technologies has changed organizational processes in all of the following ways except

• A) reduced capacity for customization.
• B) increased collaboration.
• C) leaner,more efficient operations.
• D) providing new business opportunities.
• E) greater independence of company and workplace.

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Definitions:

Informal Communication

Refers to the casual and unstructured exchange of information between individuals or groups without following the formal channels of communication.

Technical Interface

The point of interaction or communication between a user and a system, focusing on hardware, software, and protocols.

Production

The process of creating, manufacturing, or improving goods and services.

R&D

Research and Development, the phase in a business or project aimed at discovering new knowledge that might lead to new products, processes, or services.