Information technology has made many tasks easier,but not all tasks.Which of the following tasks performed by managers requires more critical thinking skills than the others because it is not as dependent upon information technology?
A)Sensitivity analysis
B)Analyzing and investigating the root causes of variances in responsibility center reports
C)Rolling up individual units' budgets into the companywide budget
D)Preparing responsibility center performance reports that identify variances between actual and budgeted revenues and costs

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Analyzing and investigating the root causes of variances in responsibility center reports requires critical thinking skills because it involves identifying the underlying reasons for deviations from budgeted performance, which may not be solely attributed to information technology. Sensitivity analysis, rolling up individual units' budgets into the companywide budget, and preparing responsibility center performance reports all heavily rely on information technology to gather and process data, reducing the requirement for critical thinking skills.

Information Technology Has Made Many Tasks Easier,but Not All Tasks