An Example of a Business Using Information Systems for Supplier

question 18

Multiple Choice

An example of a business using information systems for supplier intimacy is:

• A) Apple's creation of the iPad.
• B) JCPenney's information system that allows its contract manufacturers to see what garments have been sold and need to be replaced.
• C) Citibank's ATM system.
• D) Verizon's web-based digital dashboard providing real-time company information for managers.
• E) the Mandarin Oriental's use of computers to keep track of guests' preferences.

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Definitions:

Culturally Agreed

Concepts, norms, or values that have been collectively accepted and recognized by a particular society or community.

Cultural Pluralism

A concept and practice that promotes the respect and coexistence of diverse cultural identities within society.

Cultural Melting Pot

A metaphor for a society where many different types of people blend together as one, often losing their original cultural identities.

Distinct

Clearly different or set apart in quality or characteristics from others.