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Details Title: MIS Exam 3 Description: Ch. 13 Terms Total Flash Cards: 8 Created: 05/11/2005 21:28:37	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term capital budgeting Definition The process of analyzing and selecting various proposals for capital expenditures. Term tangible benefits Definition Benefits that can be quantified and assigned a monetary value; they include lower operational costs and increased cash flows. Term intangible benefits Definition Benefits that are not easily quantified; they include more efficient customer service or enhanced decision making. Term Accounting Rate of Return on Investment (ROI) Definition Calculation of the rate of return on an investment by adjusting cash inflows produced by the investment for depreciation. Approximates the accoutning income earned by the investment. Term Net Present Value Definition The amount of money an investment is worth, taking into account its cost, earnings, and the time value of money. Term scoring model Definition A quick method for deciding among alternative systems based on a system of ratings for selected objectives. Term implementation Definition All organizational activities working toward the adoption, management and routinization of an innovation. Term ergonomics Definition The interaction of people and machines in the work environment, including the design of jobs, health issues, and the end-user interface of information systems.