Enterprise Systems Are Integrated ISs That Support Core Business Processes

question 34

Multiple Choice

Enterprise systems are integrated ISs that support core business processes and functions. How is integration achieved?

• A) Integration is achieved by connecting wired and wireless computer networks so they can share applications.
• B) Integration is achieved by outsourcing to vendors that replace stand-alone ISs with a single IS.
• C) Integration is achieved by linking databases and data warehouses so they can share data.
• D) Integration is achieved by using cloud computing.

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Definitions:

Intravenous Therapy

Medical treatment involving the delivery of fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a vein.

Prospective Payment Systems

A healthcare payment method where the amount paid is agreed upon in advance based on the condition being treated rather than the services used.

Professional Standards

Established norms and criteria in a given profession that guide ethical and effective practice.

Never Events

Serious, preventable patient safety incidents that should never happen in healthcare settings, such as surgery on the wrong site.