ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Technological factors
A retailer plans to replace its manual stock-recording process with a new automated system. Which of the following is the most likely benefit to the retailer of making this change?
The most likely benefit is faster and more accurate recording of stock movements. Automation reduces manual keying and processing time. However, it does not remove the need for internal controls, nor does it eliminate risks such as data loss or corruption, which must still be managed.
- AElimination of the need for any internal controls over stock
- BFaster and more accurate recording of stock movementsCorrect
- CRemoval of all risk of data being lost or corrupted
Explanation
Automation typically speeds up processing and reduces human error in recording. Controls are still required over automated systems, and risks such as data loss or corruption remain, so the other options overstate the benefits.
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