________ ensures that all of its divisions and subsidiaries use a uniform installation of one ERP system. ________ allows for the use of bolt on the systems of companies that are acquired and uses a series of translators to convert the output of various systems into usable financial information.
A) Continuous reporting; continuous monitoring
B) Continuous monitoring; continuous reporting
C) The heterogeneous systems approach; the homogenous systems approach
D) The homogenous systems approach; the heterogeneous systems approach

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement is referring to ensuring uniformity in the ERP system used by all divisions and subsidiaries of the company. This is an example of the homogenous systems approach. The use of bolt-on systems and translators to convert output from various systems into usable financial information is also characteristic of this approach. Therefore, option D - the homogenous systems approach; the heterogeneous systems approach is the most appropriate choice.

________ Ensures That All of Its Divisions and Subsidiaries Use