Briefly explain the two general approaches to contingency planning for ERPs


Centralized organizations may employ two linked servers in redundant backup mode. All production processing is done on one server. If it fails, processing is automatically transferred to the other server.
Companies whose organizational units are autonomous often choose to install regional servers. This approach permits independent processing and spreads the risk associated with server failure.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An industry often contains "good" and "bad" competitors. Good competitors ________

A) break the rules of fair competition B) ensure minimum competition between firms C) play by the rules of the industry D) typically dominate the market E) share their marketing strategies with other firms

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Which of the following is not a survey?

a. observation b. mail questionnaires c. telephone questionnaires d. person-to-person interviewing

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Prepare general journal entries to record the following production activities for Oaks Manufacturing.a. Purchased $82,000 of raw materials on credit.b. Used $63,500 of direct materials in production.c. Used $12,800 of indirect materials.

What will be an ideal response?

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