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robinn137

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The use of multiple computers linked by a communications network for processing is called:
 
  A) grid computing.
  B) distributed processing.
  C) client/server computing.
  D) centralized processing.
  E) supercomputing.

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Describe the people dimension of information systems and give an example. Is this dimension as vital as the technology dimension when considering a technology-based solution to a business problem?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

The people dimension describes all of the factors related to employees, from operational personnel to senior management. Essentially, an organization and its information systems are worthless without skilled employees. For example, a people dimension of implementing a new information system is ensuring users are properly trained to use the system. The people dimension is just as vital as the other dimensions - the success of an information system depends on the people implementing and operating it. In addition, as a resource, employees are expensive to hire, manage, and train, whereas technology and hardware can be relatively inexpensive.


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