The Main Point Brought Forward in the Chapter One "The

question 19

Multiple Choice

The main point brought forward in the Chapter One "The World of Business Analytics" case reading is:

• A) At a cocktail party, it is more efficient to divide the dip into several bowls and place them around the room.
• B) Competitive rivalry between IS and OR/MS groups can be turned to advantage when tackling business process re-engineering projects.
• C) Information system analysts trained in management science can help turn ordinary information systems into money-saving decision-support systems.
• D) OR/MS professionals lack communication skills and tend to focus on "rigor without relevance".

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Definitions:

Subsidiaries

Companies that are owned or controlled by another company, often referred to as the parent company.

Upper-Management Positions

Roles within an organization that involve high-level decision-making responsibilities and oversight of the company or its major departments.

Strategic Alliance

A partnership between two or more companies to pursue a set of agreed upon goals while remaining independent organizations.

International Business Environment

Refers to the external factors, including economic, cultural, political, and legal aspects, that influence a company's operations when conducting business across borders.