IT will impact managers' jobs in all of the following ways except:
A)Managers will have time to get into the field
B)Managers can spend more time planning
C)Managers can spend more time "putting out fires"
D)Managers can gather information more quickly
E)None of these

Question

IT will impact managers' jobs in all of the following ways except: 
A)Managers will have time to get into the field
B)Managers can spend more time planning
C)Managers can spend more time "putting out fires"
D)Managers can gather information more quickly
E)None of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

IT (Information Technology) enables managers to be more efficient and effective in their roles. It helps in quick information gathering (D) and provides tools for better planning (B), thus allowing managers more time to engage in strategic activities or fieldwork (A). The phrase "putting out fires" refers to dealing with emergencies or urgent problems, which ideally should decrease with the effective use of IT for planning and problem-solving, making option C the correct answer as it does not align with the positive impacts of IT on managerial jobs.

IT Will Impact Managers' Jobs in All of the Following