Discuss the differences between turnkey systems and backbone systems.
What will be an ideal response?
Turnkey systems are commercial software packages that are fully tested and documented that can be immediately implemented. They come with minimal ability to customize them. General accounting systems are an example of turnkey systems. By contrast, backbone systems provide a group of preprogrammed modules, which are then customized by adding user interfaces that meet a client's needs. ERP software is an example of a backbone system.
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A. organic B. inflexible C. mechanistic D. hierarchical E. inelastic
As a maintenance person for the Air Force, Craig services aircraft engines, which protects the lives and safety of military personnel and their ability to conduct missions. Craig's job has a high level of
A. autonomy. B. task identity. C. skill variety. D. task significance. E. context satisfactions.
Which of the following is true for air pollution controls on transportation provided by the Clean Air Act?
A. The 1970 Clean Air Act does not provide for the regulation and registration of fuel additives such as lead. B. Under the Clean Air Act, no manufacturer may sell vehicles subject to emission standards without prior certification from the EPA that the vehicles meet the required standards. C. The 1970 Clean Air Act required a reduction by 1976 of 60 percent in the amount of the carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons emitted by automobiles. D. To satisfy the requirements of the 1970 Clean Air Act, manufacturers could rely on already existing technology to meet the pollution control standards.
The ______ has broad authority to investigate complaints and impose citations and penalties on employers who violate the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration B. Social Security Administration C. Affordable Care Administration D. Workers’ Compensation Administration