An enterprise resource planning system has which of the following advantages over multiple independent functional systems?
A)Modifications can be made to each module without affecting other modules.
B)Increased responsiveness and flexibility while aiding in the decision-making process.
C)Increased amount of data redundancy since more than one module contains the same information.
D)Data can be accessed through Structured Query Language (SQL).

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An enterprise resource planning system integrates multiple functional areas of a business into a cohesive system, providing increased responsiveness and flexibility while aiding in the decision-making process. It eliminates data redundancy and allows modifications to be made to each module without affecting other modules. Access to data through SQL is a feature that can be present in both an ERP system and multiple independent functional systems. Therefore, option B is the only option that lists an advantage unique to an ERP system.

An Enterprise Resource Planning System Has Which of the Following