Why does the presence of a diverse selection of information systems create a challenge in the workplace? What actions may be taken to find a solution to these problems?

Information systems must be implemented in such a manner that they are accepted and work well within the context of an organization and support its fundamental business goals and strategies. Organizations are considered to be ___________ systems, meaning that can affect and are affected by their surrounding environment.

Initially thought to be cost-effective for only very large companies, enterprise systems are now being implemented in SMEs to reduce costs, improve service, and increase sales revenue. A firms finance and accounting personnel play a dual role in the implementation of such a system: (1) they must ensure a good payback on the investment in information systems and (2) they must also ensure that the system meets the needs of the finance and accounting organization. Identify three or four tasks that the finance and accounting people need to perform to ensure that these two goals are met.

Information systems must be implemented in such a manner that they are accepted and work well within the context of an organization and support its fundamental business goals and strategies. Continuous enhancement of an existing product is an example of _____________ innovation.