Which benefit follows from letting employees share databases over a network?
AIt removes the need for any security policy
BIt makes every employee a system administrator
CIt eliminates duplication of effort in the firm
DIt reduces the number of customers to serve
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It eliminates duplication of effort in the firm
1. Networks provide more efficient use of resources and permit communication and collaboration across distance and time.
2. With file sharing, all employees have access to the same information regardless of location.
3. Shared databases also eliminate duplication of effort.
4. Sharing raises rather than removes the need for security policies.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 13 "Using Technology to Manage Information", section 13.2 Linking Up: Computer Networks_
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