DBR Corporation Is Considering the Purchase and Implementation of an Enterprise-Wide

question 74

Multiple Choice

DBR Corporation is considering the purchase and implementation of an enterprise-wide information system. Which of the following would be the least biased source of qualitative information about the project?

• A) Information technology staff who would implement the system
• B) The software vendor
• C) Other companies that have implemented the same system
• D) Experts in the industry

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Definitions:

Merchandise Inventory

Goods that a company holds in stock with the intent to sell them as part of its business operations.

Purchase Discount

A reduction in the price of goods that a buyer can avail of for making early payments to the seller.

Sales Discount

A reduction in the price of goods or services offered to a customer, typically used to incentivize prompt payment.

Discount

The interest deducted from the maturity value of a note or the excess of the face amount of bonds over their issue price.