Kmart had trouble getting products to store shelves when it first implemented i2 technologies supply chain management software. the i2 software did not work well with kmart’s promotion-driven business model, which created sharp downward spikes in demand for products. the scenario illustrates which of the following?

Gyou plan to deposit $1,700 per year for 5 years into a money market account with an annual return of 2%. you plan to make your first deposit one year from today. what amount will be in your account at the end of 5 years? round your answer to the nearest cent. do not round intermediate calculations. $ assume that your deposits will begin today. what amount will be in your account after 5 years? round your answer to the nearest cent. do not round intermediate calculations.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of enterprise applications that cause challenges in implementation? a. they introduce "switching costs," making the firm dependent on the vendor. b. they cause integration difficulties as every vendor uses different data and processes. c. they are complex and time consuming to implement. d. they support "best practices" for each business process and function. e. they require sweeping changes to business processes to work with the software.

Which of the following is one of the advantages primarily associated with a performance appraisal? (a) it protects employees against discrimination on the basis of race. (b) it motivates employees to work on their shortcomings. (c) it encourages employees to play the role of the whistle-blower. (d) it accurately measures the resources of the firm.