Making IT Investments on the Basis of an Immediate Need

question 45

Multiple Choice

Making IT investments on the basis of an immediate need or threat are sometimes necessary.What can managers expect from making investments in this way?

• A)These are proactive approaches that will maximize ROI.
• B)These just-in-time approaches to investments minimize long-term costs.
• C)These are reactive approaches that can result in incompatible,redundant,or failed systems.
• D)These quick responses provide the best defenses.

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Definitions:

Authoritarian

A management approach where a single person makes all the decisions without much contribution from the team members.

Hierarchical

A system in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Initiative

the ability to assess and initiate things independently, often leading to new ideas or actions without being directed.

Organizational Stakeholders

Individuals or groups that have an interest or stake in the success and operations of an organization, including employees, customers, and shareholders.