Using MIS Chapter 2 Flashcards
Using a standardized procedure to calculate the incentives of employees is an example of a(n) ________.
a. structured decision
b. robust decision
c. consensus participative decision-making style
d. autocratic participative decision-making style
structured decision
Using a file server to exchange documents is superior to using Google Drive.
False
A project manager has to manage tasks and budgets and solve problems during the ________ phase of project management.
a. planning
b. doing
c. finalizing
d. starting
Doing
________ communication occurs within a team when all team members meet at the same time.
a. synchronous
b. virtual
c. sequential
d. unidirectional
synchronous
Managerial decisions in an organization concern ________.
a. the utilization of resources
b. the day-to-day activities
c. strategic decision making
d. broad organizational issues
the utilization of resources
In version control systems, the shared directories used to store shared documents are called libraries.
True
Which of the following observations about the relationship between decision type and decision process is true?
a. Managerial decisions tend to be highly structured, whereas operational decisions are unstructured.
b. Need for collaboration is highly significant for lower-level, structured decisions.
c. Higher-level organizational decisions should be highly structured.
d. The higher levels of decision making tend to be associated with unstructured decision processes.
The higher levels of decision making tend to be associated with unstructured decision processes.
The task lists of SharePoint are industrial-strength.
True
An unstructured decision is one for which there is no agreed-on decision-making method.
True
Which of the following tasks should be performed during the planning phase of project management?
a. determining schedule
b. performing project tasks
c. reporting project progress
d. preparing archival documents
determining schedule
