Define enterprise information systems, and describe their ...

[mynx]

Define enterprise information systems, and describe their characteristics.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Who among the following are most likely to use asynchronous communication?
 
  A) members of a team who work in different time zones
  B) managers who work in the same office
  C) employees who work in an assembly line
  D) a group of directors who regularly meet for board meetings

[ryansturges]

Answer to Question 1

Enterprise information systems are information systems that span an organization and support activities in multiple departments. They typically have hundreds to thousands of users. Procedures are formalized and extensively documented; users undergo formal procedure training. The solutions to problems in an enterprise system usually involve more than one department. Because enterprise systems span many departments and involve potentially thousands of users, they are very difficult to change. Changes must be carefully planned, cautiously implemented, and users given considerable training. Sometimes users are given incentives and other inducements to motivate them to change.

Answer to Question 2

A