The Perception That Information Technology Must Have a Return on Investment

question 11

Multiple Choice

The perception that information technology must have a return on investment that meets the same criteria as purchasing any piece of equipment is best classified as viewing IT as a(n) :

• A) investment center.
• B) cost center.
• C) profit center.
• D) data center.

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Definitions:

Innovation

The act of introducing something new or different, often in the form of ideas, products, or methods.

Vision

An inspirational portrayal of a company's objectives and the broad strategies to achieve them.

Productive Forgetting

The ability to abandon a solution that isn’t working in favor of a new one.

Supervisory Support

Assistance and guidance provided by supervisors or managers to their subordinates, typically aimed at encouraging well-being and improving performance.