Discuss Why Functional Area Information Systems Would Have Been Built

question 38

Short Answer

Discuss why functional area information systems would have been built as silos. Explain the limitations of that approach.
Section reference 1: Functional Area Information Systems

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Definitions:

Family and Medical Leave Act

A U.S. federal law that provides employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons.

Unpaid Time Off

Time away from work, such as for personal reasons, health, or vacation, during which an employee does not receive salary or wages.

Serious Illness

A health condition that poses a significant risk to an individual's well-being, often requiring extensive medical care.

Civil Rights Act of 1991

A landmark United States labor law that strengthened the rights of employees regarding workplace discrimination, making it easier to bring discrimination lawsuits and obtain jury trials and damages.