Computer-Based _______________ Systems Support Business Managers and Professionals in Decisions

question 34

Multiple Choice

Computer-based _______________ systems support business managers and professionals in decisions concerning the financing of a business, and the allocation and control of financial resources within a business.

• A) accounting information
• B) financial management
• C) marketing information
• D) management information

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Definitions:

Short-term Finance

Financing obtained for a time period of less than one year, often used to address immediate operational needs.

Commercial Paper

An unsecured, short-term debt instrument issued by a corporation, typically for the financing of accounts receivable and inventories.

Shortage Costs

Shortage costs are the expenses incurred by a business when it does not have enough inventory or resources to meet demand, including lost sales and dissatisfied customers.

Current Assets

Assets that are expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or within the business's operating cycle, whichever is longer.