Management Information System (MIS) Practice Exam

Intranets primarily affect which group within an organization?

1. Suppliers

2. Employees

3. Customers

4. Advertisers

The correct answer is: Employees

Intranets are private networks designed to support the communication, collaboration, and information sharing among employees within an organization. They serve as a centralized platform where employees can access internal resources, such as databases, documents, policies, and tools that facilitate their work. The primary users of an intranet are the employees, who benefit from enhanced communication, streamlined processes, and easy access to information relevant to their tasks and responsibilities. By using an intranet, employees can connect more efficiently with one another, share data, and collaborate on projects. It can also foster a sense of community and culture within the organization. In contrast, suppliers, customers, and advertisers interact with the organization through other systems or platforms, such as extranets or customer relationship management (CRM) systems, rather than through the internal network that an intranet offers. Therefore, the focus on employees as the primary group affected by intranets aligns with their purpose of enhancing internal operations and communication within the organization.