Legacy systems can prove problematic when information from multiple departmental systems is required to support business processes and decision making.Which of the following is most similar to the above scenario?
A) Chuck's is a retail chain that has an inventory management system which is tied to an RFID system.This system notifies Chuck's managers when the inventory in its stores falls below a certain level.
B) Quick Software Solutions has an automated system to track employee absence.It also uses a non-automated system like attendance registers that employees sign every day.This information is updated to Quick's database management system on a weekly basis.
C) Nuok Tires supplies its products to Fresto,an automobile manufacturer.Nuok Tires' factories are located close to Fresto's factories to minimize transportation costs.
D) Fender,a guitar manufacturer,allows customers to design their guitars online.Potential buyers need to send the design with the order to receive their customized guitars.
E) Jsutmi successfully pursues a just-in-time inventory system.Recently,however,it has not been able to meet demand due to labor problems.

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The scenario in option B is similar to the given scenario as it involves information from multiple sources (automated and non-automated systems) being updated to a central database management system. In both cases, the challenge is to ensure that the information is accurate and consistent for effective decision making. The other options do not involve multiple sources or the challenge of integrating information from multiple sources.

Legacy Systems Can Prove Problematic When Information from Multiple Departmental