Jamie Mueller has just begun working for Quotech, Inc. Her job requires her to perform a variety of bookkeeping and clerical tasks at a workstation. Quotech has training software on its workstations that can answer many of the questions Jamie has about what to do on her new job, and how to do it. The software is so good that she seldom has to ask her supervisor for help. It even tracks the way Jamie performs certain tasks, and offers suggestions to improve her productivity. This software is an example of:
A) the use of a technique called computer aided production (CAP) that is becoming increasingly important in high-tech industries.
B) the trend toward telecommuting.
C) the way businesses are using knowledge technology to move relevant information to the people who need it.
D) why mainframe computer systems are more efficient than network computer systems.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The software is an example of knowledge technology being used to provide relevant information to employees, improving their productivity and reducing the need for supervisor assistance. It is not an example of computer aided production, telecommuting, or the efficiency of mainframe vs network computer systems.

Jamie Mueller Has Just Begun Working for Quotech, Inc