Styles 8) What is one reason information technology has changed from a minor support function to a primary driver of corporate profitability? A) Because technology fundamentally changes business. B) Because technology is much cheaper than in the past. C) Because corporate executives like computers. D) Because Apple, Inc. became a publicly traded company. Ans: 9) All of these skills are high paying jobs available to business professionals in information systems and computer technology EXCEPT A) accounting manager B) improving business process quality C) interpret data mining results for improved marketing D) know how to use emerging technologies Ans: 10) A is a network of activities for accomplishing a business function. A) repository B) task force C) business portfolio D) business process Ans: 11) John's height is 6 feet 3 inches. This is a type of A) data B) information C) procedure D) content Ans: 12) is the ratio of benefits to costs. A) Effectiveness B) Efficiency C) Scalability SUU Sube Emp Emphasis Paragraph Stiles is the bridge between the computer side on 13) In an information systems framework, the left and the human side on the right. A) hardware B) software C) procedure D) data Ans: 14) Which of the following statements is TRUE of using an information system to improve process quality? A) Information systems that are most user friendly are also most cost effective. B) Information systems are most effective at improving process quality if they are developed solely by technical personnel. C) Information systems can improve process efficiency but not process effectiveness. D) Information systems that are labor saving may not be efficient Ans: 15) Which of the following is a characteristic of good data? A) It must be available in the cloud storage. B) It must be more than just barely sufficient. C) It must be based on incomplete data. D) It must be contextually relevant. Ans: 16) The competitive strategy of an organization determines its A) industry rivals B) global functions C) value chains D) strategic alliances