Which of the following statements best describes the productivity paradox for technology investment?
A) The productivity of any technology is directly proportional to the investment in that technology.
B) While it is easy to quantify the costs associated with developing an information system,it is often difficult to quantify tangible productivity gains from its use.
C) As investment in technology increases,productivity decreases steadily.
D) While it is easy to identify and quantify the intangible benefits of an information system,it is not easy to quantify the tangible benefits.
E) The productivity of an information system is in no way related to the investment in the technology.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The productivity paradox for technology investment refers to the fact that while we expect investment in technology to increase productivity, it often does not happen in practice. This is because while costs are easily quantifiable, the benefits of technology are often intangible and difficult to measure. Choice B reflects this idea by stating that it is difficult to quantify the tangible productivity gains from using an information system.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Productivity Paradox