Chapter 15: Decision Making Models and Knowledge Management 1) Why are knowledge management and decision making processes important in the study of accounting information systems? Knowledge management and decision making processes are important in the study of accounting information systems because these are concepts that are able to improve the processing of financial data. By making the process of financial data more efficient‚ these concepts assist managers in making accurate decisions for
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End-of-Chapter Question Solutions 1 ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________ CHAPTER 5: FOREIGN CURRENCY DERIVATIVES 1. Options versus Futures. Explain the difference between foreign currency options and futures and when either might be most appropriately used. An option is a contract giving the buyer the right but not the obligation to buy or sell a given amount of foreign exchange at a fixed price for a specified time period. A future
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Chapter 3 Multiple Choice 1. What is externality a. Looking at a problem from an external view b. A private behavior that has broader social consequences* pg 56 c. Weighing the costs and the benefits of a decision d. F 2. Who deals with externalities in a market economy a. The government* pg 56 b. Local businesses c. Volunteers d. Individuals 3. Which one of these can you have property rights on a. House b. Car c. Inventions d. All of the above* pg 66 4. What is the average cost of bringing a new
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Review Questions Chapter 2: What is a business case? How does a business case affect an IT project? A business plan that forecasts costs and revenues for a particular project over several years‚ especially to attract financing. It affects because it would say whether the IT project is good enough to go or should it be abandoned. So for any company can save money. What is a SWOT analysis and why is it important? A SWOT analysis is to study any factor affecting any company and
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The importance of data for operations management and decision making In order to be able to make well guided decisions‚ one needs well based facts and therefore one is in continuous need of quality data. The same goes for operations management; data of substance is a must to run a company in its optimal levels of efficiency‚ effectiveness and capacity. The five levels of Data Quality Maturity according to Gartner are Aware‚ Reactive‚ Proactive‚ Managed and Optimized. Using these levels and applying
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BNW Chapter 4 Questions: 1) Where is Lenina when she tries to discuss the New Mexico trip with Bernard? Why is he embarrassed by the conversation? She is in the lift with all the men and Bernard is embarrassed because it is in public and in front of all the men. 2) What is the difference in the way Barnard and Lenina look at the warm blue sky when they reach the roof? What does it say about their respective character? 3) How does Barnard treat those lower status castes than himself? Why? 4)
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Chapter 12 Discussion Questions 1-5 Dan Yohe 1. Approximatley how far ahead would one need to plan for the following types of facilities? A. Restaurant-At least one to three nights in advance. You could go to the farmers market to get fresh vegetables but you may only be able to get staples/necessities once or twice a week. B. Hospital-I would say at least a week if not a month to be enough to take care of all the patients they might get. C. Oil refinery-An oil refinery I would
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1. What is Decision Making? Decision-making is an essential aspect of modern management. It is a primary function of management. A manager’s major job is sound/rational decision-making. He takes hundreds of decisions consciously and subconsciously. Decision-making is the key part of manager’s activities. Decisions are important as they determine both managerial and organizational actions. A decision may be defined as "a course of action which is consciously chosen from among a set of alternatives
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There are many ways that a company can motivate its employees. Consider the different types of pay and benefits described on pp. 420–423 of the text. What type of incentive do you think is most effective for creating a motivating work environment? Why? Creating a motivating work environment can be a difficult task. Employers need to consider the needs of employees and the average pay rates for the work required when determining salaries and benefits. To keep employees motivated‚ it is important
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Examples of Essay Questions for Exam1 Chapter 1: 1). Describe the four steps taken in solving a business problem.(A process‚ not an event) * Problem identification (is to understand what kind of problem exists). * Solution design (is to design solutions to the problems you have identified) * Solution evaluation and choice (choosing the “best” solution for your business firm) * Implementation (the best solution is one that can be implemented‚ including building the solution and introducing
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