Businesses typically have many systems, some internally developed, some purchased, and others acquired. Businesses want these systems to communicate with one another and provide users with easier access to data. There are three systems configurations that consolidate and coordinate data across multiple locations. These three include centralized systems, decentralized systems, and distributed systems. Each configuration has advantages and disadvantages.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of decentralized systems?

-It is more difficult to implement as it is the most complex of the three.

-It is the most expensive option as it involves higher maintenance costs.

-Since each location has its own system, there is an increase in security risk as more systems must be protected and monitored.

-The risk of business disruption is

greater because any disruption impacts the entire system.

Companies mitigate risks associated with employee onboarding by implementing and enforcing

-external payroll administration.

-control activities.

-background checks.

-All of these answer choices are correct.

Fill in the blank: "A swim lane within a flowchart provides clarity and accountability for the activities that belong to specific.

Or

-vendors, customers

-payables, receivables

-employees, departments

-shareholders, managers

Fill in the blank: "Designing a flowchart with swim lanes also shows the

. among different

contributors."

-lockdown points

-handoff connections

-handoff points

-lockdown connections

Which term is accurately described as the process of establishing new employees in the company's systems and helping them quickly adapt to their positions and the company?

-Employee onboarding

-Employee acquisition

-Employee hiring

-Employee conversion