Question 1

Which type of decision is calculating gross pay for hourly workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  semistructured 
B)  procedural 
C)  structured 
D)  unstructured 
E)  ad hoc 
A)  semistructured 
B)  procedural 
C)  structured 
D)  unstructured 
E)  ad hoc C

Question 2

The role of liaison falls into which of Mintzberg's managerial classifications?

Accepted Answer

A)  decisional 
B)  informational 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  symbolic 
E)  leading 
A)  decisional 
B)  informational 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  symbolic 
E)  leading C

Question 3

The classical model of management does not address what exactly managers do when they plan, decide things, and control the work of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

DSS are a special category of GIS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The implementation phase of Simon's decision-making model includes choosing among solution alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Measures defined by management and used to internally evaluate the success of a firm's financial, business process, customer, and learning and growth are called

Accepted Answer

A)  benchmarks. 
B)  KPIs. 
C)  the balanced scorecard method. 
D)  BPM. 
E)  parameters. 
A)  benchmarks. 
B)  KPIs. 
C)  the balanced scorecard method. 
D)  BPM. 
E)  parameters.

Question 7

Checking store inventory is an example of a(n) ________ decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural 
B)  structured 
C)  ad hoc 
D)  unstructured 
E)  semistructured 
A)  procedural 
B)  structured 
C)  ad hoc 
D)  unstructured 
E)  semistructured

Question 8

BI that is designed to determine the most likely effects of changes in the business environment is called

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical modeling. 
B)  environmental analytics. 
C)  predictive analytics. 
D)  big data analytics. 
E)  parameterized reports. 
A)  statistical modeling. 
B)  environmental analytics. 
C)  predictive analytics. 
D)  big data analytics. 
E)  parameterized reports.

Question 9

Which of the following are most likely to rely primarily on production reports for their decision-making needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  operational supervisors 
B)  senior managers 
C)  analytic modelers 
D)  business analysts 
E)  executives 
A)  operational supervisors 
B)  senior managers 
C)  analytic modelers 
D)  business analysts 
E)  executives

Question 10

An information system for a building company that tracks construction costs for various projects across the United States would be categorized as a type of

Accepted Answer

A)  DSS. 
B)  MIS. 
C)  GIS. 
D)  GDSS. 
E)  BI. 
A)  DSS. 
B)  MIS. 
C)  GIS. 
D)  GDSS. 
E)  BI.

Question 11

Explain why even well-designed information systems do not always help improve a firm's decision making.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should inc

Question 12

The first stage in Simon's decision-making process model is the design stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When there is no well-understood or agreed-on procedure for making a decision, it is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  undocumented. 
B)  unstructured. 
C)  documented. 
D)  semistructured. 
E)  ad-hoc. 
A)  undocumented. 
B)  unstructured. 
C)  documented. 
D)  semistructured. 
E)  ad-hoc.

Question 14

A structured decision is repetitive and routine, for which known procedures provide solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The leading methodology for understanding the really important information needed by a firm's executives is called the ________ method.

Accepted Answer

A)  digital dashboard 
B)  balanced scorecard 
C)  KPI 
D)  data visualization 
E)  predictive analytics 
A)  digital dashboard 
B)  balanced scorecard 
C)  KPI 
D)  data visualization 
E)  predictive analytics

Question 16

A(n) ________ is a BI feature that presents users with an easy-to-understand visual display of performance information.

Accepted Answer

A)  ad hoc query 
B)  parameterized report 
C)  interface 
D)  portal 
E)  dashboard 
A)  ad hoc query 
B)  parameterized report 
C)  interface 
D)  portal 
E)  dashboard

Question 17

A structured decision can be made by following a well-defined set of procedures. No "feel" or intuition is necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

GDSS

Accepted Answer

A)  require a small number of attendees in order to maintain high levels of productivity. 
B)  enable increasing a meeting size without reducing productivity. 
C)  include specific procedures for priority ranking the order in which participants can respond. 
D)  utilize shared desktop computers to foster collaboration. 
E)  are designed specifically for decision making by people working as a group in the same location. 
A)  require a small number of attendees in order to maintain high levels of productivity. 
B)  enable increasing a meeting size without reducing productivity. 
C)  include specific procedures for priority ranking the order in which participants can respond. 
D)  utilize shared desktop computers to foster collaboration. 
E)  are designed specifically for decision making by people working as a group in the same location.

Question 19

GDSS facilitate the solution of unstructured problems by a set of decision makers working together as a group in either the same location or different locations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which quality dimension of information is concerned that the data values of an information source fall within a defined range?

Accepted Answer

A)  timeliness 
B)  consistency 
C)  completeness 
D)  accessibility 
E)  validity 
A)  timeliness 
B)  consistency 
C)  completeness 
D)  accessibility 
E)  validity

Which type of decision is calculating gross pay for hourly workers?

The role of liaison falls into which of Mintzberg's managerial classifications?

The classical model of management does not address what exactly managers do when they plan, decide things, and control the work of others.

DSS are a special category of GIS.

The implementation phase of Simon's decision-making model includes choosing among solution alternatives.

Measures defined by management and used to internally evaluate the success of a firm's financial, business process, customer, and learning and growth are called

Checking store inventory is an example of a(n) ________ decision.

BI that is designed to determine the most likely effects of changes in the business environment is called

Which of the following are most likely to rely primarily on production reports for their decision-making needs?

An information system for a building company that tracks construction costs for various projects across the United States would be categorized as a type of

Explain why even well-designed information systems do not always help improve a firm's decision making.

The first stage in Simon's decision-making process model is the design stage.

When there is no well-understood or agreed-on procedure for making a decision, it is said to be

A structured decision is repetitive and routine, for which known procedures provide solutions.

The leading methodology for understanding the really important information needed by a firm's executives is called the ________ method.

A(n) ________ is a BI feature that presents users with an easy-to-understand visual display of performance information.

A structured decision can be made by following a well-defined set of procedures. No "feel" or intuition is necessary.

GDSS

GDSS facilitate the solution of unstructured problems by a set of decision makers working together as a group in either the same location or different locations.

Which quality dimension of information is concerned that the data values of an information source fall within a defined range?

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Exam 12: Enhancing Decision Making

Which type of decision is calculating gross pay for hourly workers?

The role of liaison falls into which of Mintzberg's managerial classifications?

The classical model of management does not address what exactly managers do when they plan, decide things, and control the work of others.

DSS are a special category of GIS.

The implementation phase of Simon's decision-making model includes choosing among solution alternatives.

Measures defined by management and used to internally evaluate the success of a firm's financial, business process, customer, and learning and growth are called

Checking store inventory is an example of a(n) ________ decision.

BI that is designed to determine the most likely effects of changes in the business environment is called

Which of the following are most likely to rely primarily on production reports for their decision-making needs?

An information system for a building company that tracks construction costs for various projects across the United States would be categorized as a type of

Explain why even well-designed information systems do not always help improve a firm's decision making.

The first stage in Simon's decision-making process model is the design stage.

When there is no well-understood or agreed-on procedure for making a decision, it is said to be

A structured decision is repetitive and routine, for which known procedures provide solutions.

The leading methodology for understanding the really important information needed by a firm's executives is called the ________ method.

A(n) ________ is a BI feature that presents users with an easy-to-understand visual display of performance information.

A structured decision can be made by following a well-defined set of procedures. No "feel" or intuition is necessary.

GDSS

GDSS facilitate the solution of unstructured problems by a set of decision makers working together as a group in either the same location or different locations.

Which quality dimension of information is concerned that the data values of an information source fall within a defined range?

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

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