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Questions # 41:

An organisation has grown in size over the last 6 months and it wishes to improve communication with its employees. Examples of information to share include company policies, human resource information and notices to employees.

 

Which type of system should the company adopt?

Options:

A.

Internet


B.

Intranet


C.

Extranet


D.

Video conferencing


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Questions # 42:

A boiler repair business uses an expert system in the form of a fault diagnostic system. What benefits does this give to the business?

Select ALL that apply.

Options:

A.

The business is less reliant on the senior technician for solving problems.


B.

Junior technicians are able to identify faults without a detailed knowledge.


C.

Faults are diagnosed quicker so customer service is improved.


D.

The business saves money by needing less senior mechanics and repairing boilers quicker.


E.

The system generates customer invoices quickly.


F.

The system can be used for other purposes such as staff rotas.


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Questions # 43:

From the following, which best defines Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)?

Options:

A.

BPR involves fundamental changes in the way the organisation operates.


B.

BPR is the continuous examination and improvement of processes.


C.

BPR is based on the idea that 80% of an outcome is dependant on only 20% of the inputs.


D.

The main aim of BPR is to save costs


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Questions # 44:

When involved in business decision making it is important to observe the concept of objectivity. Which THREE of the following are examples of an effective application of this concept?

Options:

A.

Not allowing bias to influence opinion


B.

Not being influenced by other people


C.

Not allowing conflict of interest to influence decisions


D.

Not disclosing confidential information


E.

Being honest and truthful in business relationships


F.

Maintaining technical and professional standards


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Questions # 45:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced throughout the EU in 2018. The legislation details several principles about data and the requirement for data controllers.

Which of the following best describes the role of data controllers?

Options:

A.

Data controllers must ensure that the system runs effectively


B.

Data controllers must ensure that data is kepi up-to-date


C.

Data controllers must ensure that ethical systems are in place


D.

Data controllers must ensure adequate safeguards and controls


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Questions # 46:

C's company wants to increase socially responsible cost effective practices across it's supply chain

C who is a member of the finance function has been asked to see how this can be achieved and is going to use the 'information to impact framework* to do this.

Which of the following is the correct order in which the required activities will need to be earned out?

Options:

A.

Advise. Assemble. Apply. Analyse


B.

Assemble, Analyse , Advise. Apply


C.

Apply. Advise Analyse, Assemble


D.

Analyse. Assemble, Advise. Apply


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Questions # 47:

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a strategic level information system?

Options:

A.

It has a long term focus.


B.

It helps middle managers to monitor and control.


C.

It has high levels of uncertainty and subjectivity.


D.

It handles information which is valid for the whole organisation.


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Questions # 48:

The process of human resources planning would involve the following: strategic analysis, forecasting, job analysis and recruitment and training. Which THREE of the following are issues relevant to forecasting?

Options:

A.

New technology


B.

Appraisal


C.

Divestments


D.

Rewards


E.

Induction


F.

Cost reduction plans


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Questions # 49:

Which of the following functions is associated with the operating core of an organisation?

Options:

A.

Manufacturing and production


B.

Strategy evaluation


C.

Process standardisation


D.

Catering services


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Questions # 50:

The finance function has an important role in the management of performance and the achievement of the organization’s plans and budgets.

Which of the key roles of the finance function does this best describe?

Options:

A.

Narrates


B.

Shapes


C.

Reports


D.

Enables


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