Chapter 5, Exercise 5 (Page 139):
Exercise 5. ERP systems save time for accountants in many ways. Some researchers have thought that employment of accounts would diminish with the implementation of an ERP system. In reality, accountants are needed more than ever in industry. Explain how the Sarbanes Oxley Act has impacted the demand for accountants. Research the job market for accountants to prove this point.
Chapter 6, Exercise 5 (Page 159):
Exercise 5. List the steps in a typical recruiting process. Highlight the steps that involve interaction with the potential job candidate. Identify problems in the process that might lead a candidate to develop a negative opinion of the company. How might an effective information system reduce the potential for these problems? Incorporate into your answer experiences you may have had in looking for a job.
