Quiz 1 1. Sociologists study information systems with an eye to understanding: a. how systems affect individuals‚ groups‚ and organizations. b. how human decision makers perceive and use formal information. c. how new information systems change the control and cost structures within the firm. d. the production of digital goods. 2. From a business perspective‚ raw data is transformed systematically during various stages‚ transforming it into valuable information‚ in a process called:
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4. which area of the HR function is least affected by internationalization? a. compensation b. training c. succession planning d. equal employment opportunities 5. The basis for human resource planning is - a. the economic trends b. strategic plans of the firm c. budgets d. supply of employees 6. Techniques of estimating demand for human resources- a. mere approximations b. are rarely done c. involve HR audits
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developing and utilizing the best source of suplly for the enterprise‚ regardless of location and global – borders (across multiple geograpies to reduce costs‚ maximize performance and mitigate risks) * Global sourcing factors: + material costs + Transportation costs + inventory carrying costs + cross –border taxes‚ tariffs and duties + supply and operational performance + supply and operational risks * Risks: + hidden costs + cultural differences + Global sourcing is the practice of sourcing
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• 1 The most critical quality of ethical decision making is o objectivity o economics o expeditions o consistency Correct • 2 A major consequence of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been the o political fallout in congress o super growth in accounting firms in the U.S. o reorganizing of the governance structure of American corporations o outsourcing of jobs in lower wage countries Correct • 3 Judging the appropriateness of a particular action based
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Strayer university | Stateline shipping and Transportation Company | [Type the document subtitle] | | | 9/3/2012 | | 1. Objective function: Min Z= 12Xkw + 15Xkl + 17Xkd + 14Xdw + 9Xdl + 10Xdd + 13Xmw + 20Xml + 11Xmd + 17Xsw + 16 Xsl + 19Xsd + 7Xcw + 14Xcl + 12Xcd + 22Xaw + 16Xal + 18Xad Supply from 6 plants: 35‚26‚42‚53‚29‚38 Demand from 3 waste sites: 65‚80‚105 2. Using POM QM to solve the problem‚ the cost for shipping the waste directly from the 6 plants to the 3
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Lines of Latitude are parallel to the equator. True Lines of longitude are parallel to the polar axis. True What is the approximate diameter of Earth at the equator? About 8‚000 miles “Time” can be used to calculate latitude. False Why is it difficult to produce a 2-dimensional map of the earth that will faithfully reproduce to entire earth surface without distortion? There is no way to produce such a map because of the shape of the earth. According to Oceanography‚ Which of the following was the
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Question 3 10 out of 10 points The economic surplus to an individual from consuming a good is given by: Answer Selected Answer: the total benefits the individual receives from consuming the good minus the total costs the individual incurs from consuming the good. Correct Answer: the total benefits the individual receives from consuming the good minus the total costs the individual incurs from consuming the good. Response Feedback: The economic surplus from taking any action is the
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ch 1. Cognitive dissonance theory is most helpful for understanding the impact of: (Points : 1) a. frustration on aggression. b. groupthink on social conflict. c. deindividuation on the bystander effect. d. team membership on social loafing. e. role-playing on attitude change. | 2. Bonnie pedals an exercise bike at her health club much faster when other patrons happen to be working out on nearby equipment. This best illustrates: (Points : 1) a. the
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We first must assume that INCOTERMS were negotiated and agreed to between Siemens and NB Power‚ the incoterms used would play a key role in determining where the liabilities lay Based on David Hays statement “Frankly‚ Siemens is responsible to deliver fully functioning turbines to us at Point Lepreau.” We can assume one of the following incoterms was used in the contract between Siemens and NP Power. For example‚ if the INCOTERMS used in the contract between Siemens and NB power were DES
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Quiz Questions 1. What does MAO define? The MAO identifies the maximum acceptable downtime for a system. If the MAO is exceeded‚ the mission of the organization is affected. The MAO directly affects the recovery time. 2. Define CSFs for a BIA. Any element necessary to perform the mission of an organization. An organization will have a few elements that must succeed in order for the organization to succeed 3. List four of the seven steps for a contingency plan based on the NIST 800-34 standard
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