Describe the benefits of using an information system to store vendor and product-relateddata
What will be an ideal response?
In order to select a vendor, a buyer has to gather data about vendors and products,
make analyses of costs and margins, and store the results of those analyses. If an information
system (IS) is not used to store these results, accessing past records and results will require a
manual search. An IS makes the process of finding reliable data and reports faster and more
reliable, improving the efficiency and quality of the business process.
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The final and authoritative compilation of federal administrative regulations is called:
a. the Federal Register b. the Code of Federal Regulations c. the United States Code d. the National Register
Jeff will be leading a virtual team meeting. What should he do to make certain that the meeting runs smoothly and professionally?
A) Send text messages and check his e-mail during the meeting. B) Ensure that the technology is working for all participants before the meeting starts. C) Discourage any chitchat among team members before or after the meeting. D) Set the meeting time using Eastern Standard Time (EST).
State Y is planning a new superhighway. The traffic in state Y does not require any new roads. However, the state wishes to be the first in the U.S. to have a wild animal park running down the center of its highway. This will require 40% more land than
ordinary superhighways. Claiming the power of eminent domain, the State has attempted to take Greg's house. Greg has filed suit to prevent this. How will the court decide this case and why?