Who Can Provide Data to a Decision Support System

question 38

Multiple Choice

Who can provide data to a decision support system?

• A) production managers
• B) sales managers
• C) accountants
• D) all of these choices

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Definitions:

Rent-Seeking Behavior

Actions by individuals or firms to obtain economic gains through manipulation or exploitation of the political or social environment, rather than through productive economic activity.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country, individual, company, or region to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors, underpinning international trade theory.

Opportunity Cost

The sacrifice of potential advantages from various alternatives due to selecting one path.

Regulatory Capture

A situation in which industry regulatory agencies are dominated by the industries they are charged with regulating, leading to a conflict of interest.