Chapter $2$: $*$ Discussion Questions: $1,2,3,4*$ Problem $1$

Enterprise resource planning $($ERP$)$ systems coordinate multiple databases used to gather and maintain the firm's essential data.

a$.$ True

b$.$ False

Which of the following are aspects of enterprise resource planning $($ERP$)$ systems?

I.Multifunctional$-$able to provide data concerning many parts of the firm

II$.$Modular$-$able to combine selected components into a single system

III. Independent$-$each functional area has its own system and data and maintains control of that system and data

d$.$ I only

e$.$ II only

f$.$ I and II only

g$.$ I, II$,$ and III

Enterprise resource planning $($ERP$)$ systems perform which of the following tasks?

I.Support decisions

II$.$Make decisions

III.Evaluate decisions

d$.$ I only

e$.$ II only

f$.$ III only

g$.$ I, II$,$ and III

Which of the following is not a key decision when considering enterprise resource planning $($ERP$)$ systems?

I.Business complexity and size

II$.$System costs and available resources

III. Requirements of the firm's processes

d$.$ I only

e$.$ II only

f$.$ III only

g$.$ All are key decisions

$2\mathrm{.}7.$ Problems