Which of the following is an advantage of a newly installed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system? Select one: A. As data is entered once only, it becomes easier to detect accuracy and completeness errors B. They typically cost very little to implement C. Accountability and responsibility may be less clear which often improves employee morale D. Information may be accessed across organisational functions assisting with better decision making

Which of the following is an advantage of a newly installed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system? Select one: A. As data is entered once only, it becomes easier to detect accuracy and completeness errors B. They typically cost very little to implement C. Accountability and responsibility may be less clear which often improves employee morale D. Information may be accessed across organisational functions assisting with better decision making

Principles of Accounting Volume 2

19th Edition

ISBN:9781947172609

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter9: Responsibility Accounting And Decentralization

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4MC: A key advantage of a decentralized organization is _________. A. increased administrative costs B....

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