Like any other product, an information system must have ________ that its customer wants in order to achieve specific objectives

Which of the following would NOT generally be a motive for a firm to hold inventories?

A) to decouple various parts of the production process B) to provide a selection of goods for anticipated customer demand and to separate the firm from fluctuations in that demand C) to take advantage of quantity discounts D) to minimize holding costs E) to hedge against inflation

In a "qualified tax-deferred" retirement plan, taxes are deferred on

A) employer contributions and interest earned by the retirement fund. B) only employer contributions. C) only interest earned by the retirement fund. D) only employee contributions.