Which of the Following Is Not a Fundamental Way to Approach

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a fundamental way to approach the creation of a new information system?

• A) develop a custom application in-house
• B) rely on an external vendor to build the system
• C) purchase a software package and customize it
• D) rely on end-users to develop it themselves
• E) all of these are ways to create new information systems

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Definitions:

Emotion-Focused Coping Strategies

Techniques aimed at managing and reducing the intensity of negative emotional reactions to stressful situations.

Problem-Focused Strategies

Refers to coping methods aimed at addressing or changing the root cause of a stressor or problem.

Primary Appraisals

Part of coping that involves making decisions about whether a stimulus is stressful or not.

Richard Lazarus

An influential psychologist known for his research on stress, coping, and emotion.