Some Companies Separate Systems Analysis from Programming/program Maintenance

question 122

Multiple Choice

Some companies separate systems analysis from programming/program maintenance.All of the following are control weaknesses that may occur with this organizational structure except

• A)systems documentation is inadequate because of pressures to begin coding a new program before documenting the current program
• B)illegal lines of code are hidden among legitimate code and a fraud is covered up for a long period of time
• C)a new systems analyst has difficulty in understanding the logic of the program
• D)inadequate systems documentation is prepared because this provides a sense of job security to the programmer

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Definitions:

Motivation

The internal drive or external stimuli that spur individuals to action toward achieving a goal.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that people are motivated to maintain a balance between their inputs and outputs comparable to others in similar situations.

Negative Inequity

A perception that arises when an individual feels they are receiving less than they are giving or less than others are receiving in similar situations.

Positive Inequity

A situation in which an individual perceives that they are receiving more from a relationship or exchange than they are contributing, potentially leading to feelings of guilt or obligation.