PRC-3 · Chapter 5 · Question 20 of 74
A large manufacturing firm installs a massive software suite (like SAP or Oracle) that integrates HR, Finance, Inventory, and Order Processing into one single, real-time database. This is known as:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Explanation
ERP is a cross-functional system that integrates all core business processes (finance, HR, supply chain) into a unified, real-time software suite.
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