How Does the Use of Sophisticated Information Systems Affect Managerial

question 20

Multiple Choice

How does the use of sophisticated information systems affect managerial decision-making?

• A) Sophisticated information systems always improve managerial decision-making
• B) Sophisticated information systems always provide better information
• C) Managers may rely more on information reports than on their own biases
• D) The cost of sophisticated information systems may exceed their benefit

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Definitions:

Pheromones

Chemical substances produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.

Biologically Magnified

Refers to the process by which toxic substances become more concentrated in organisms at higher levels of the food chain.

Pest

An organism that is considered troublesome or harmful to humans, their endeavors, such as agriculture, or to natural ecosystems.

Subjective

Pertaining to or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, as opposed to objective, which is fact-based and unbiased.