Let’s use the example of payroll
information and how it is viewed within an organization. The data are captured
at the operational level from time cards or other source information, resulting
in a paycheck for each employee. The typical paycheck stub includes:
Directions: Test your knowledge of this topic by selecting the best
answer for each of the following questions. Important note: The example
within the module is for a different scenario; therefore, the information needs
of the organizational levels may be different than required for this example.
When you click the Submit button, you will see your score and the results will
go to your instructor.
Given the data captured as indicated
above, select which management level would be primarily interested in the
following information regarding payroll.
- Weekly overtime totals
a.
senior/executive level
b.
midlevel management
c.
operational management
- Total insurance premiums compared with previous year
a.
senior/executive level
b.
midlevel management
c.
operational management
- Average salary for information technology professionals
compared with that offered by competing employers
a.
senior/executive level
b.
midlevel management
c.
operational management
- Total federal income withholding taxes for the second
quarter of the year
a.
senior/executive level
b.
midlevel management
c.
operational management
- Hours worked by employees for the current pay period
a.
senior/executive level
b.
midlevel management
c.
operational management
