The Decentralization of Information Services Within an Organization Was Prompted

question 110

Multiple Choice

The decentralization of information services within an organization was prompted by which of the following?

• A)The development of supercomputers
• B)The development of microcomputers and distributed processing networks at the corporate,department,and workgroup level
• C)The development of mainframe computers and centralized computer centers
• D)The development of telecommunications

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Definitions:

Sales Force Estimates

Projections made by a company's sales team regarding future sales, based on their experiences and market understanding.

Market Tests

Trials conducted to evaluate the viability of a product or service in a specific market segment by exposing it to a representative slice of potential consumers.

Sales Forecasting

The process of estimating future sales volumes to help businesses plan their inventory, cash flow, and workforce needs.

Target Costing

A pricing strategy wherein prices are determined based on what consumers are willing to pay, and then costs are worked backward to ensure profitability.