Introducing New Technologies into Organizations Will Almost Always Result in Some

question 20

Multiple Choice

Introducing new technologies into organizations will almost always result in some combination of social, technical, psychological, and structural changes. When managers or employers resist the logical arguments presented in support of EDI, they may not be resisting the technical aspects of the proposed change as much as the perceived _______________________ ramifications.

• A) social or cultural
• B) personal or psychological
• C) cultural or psychological
• D) social or psychological
• E) technological or structural

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Definitions:

Year

A period of time consisting of 365 days, or 366 in a leap year, used as a basic unit of time to measure durations and align calendars.

Accumulated Depreciation

Accumulated depreciation accounts for the total amount of depreciation expense that has been claimed over the life of an asset, reducing its book value.

Balance Sheet

A report that lists a business's assets, obligations, and the equity of its shareholders on a specific date.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

The tangible long-lived assets used in the operations of a business, including land, buildings, machinery, and equipment.