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A multinational audit firm in Nigeria replaces its traditional physical paper archives and manual memo routing with a cloud-based software system that enables remote staff to collaborate on working papers, digitize physical records, and track document approvals in real time. Which core function of an Office Automation System (OAS) is primarily demonstrated in this scenario?

  1. Electronic Document Management and Workflow AutomationAnswer
  2. B
    Electronic Funds Transfer and Merchant Point of Sale Processing
  3. C
    Business-to-Business Inter-organizational Supply Procurement
  4. D
    Informative Advertising and Sales Promotion Management

Answer

Electronic Document Management and Workflow Automation
The option describing Electronic Document Management and Workflow Automation is correct because Office Automation Systems (OAS) utilize cloud storage, file indexing, digitizing software, and automated routing tools to streamline internal administrative tasks and support virtual business operations.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the operational scenario provided in the stem
The firm is converting physical paper records to digital formats and automating document sharing and approval tracking among remote employees.
Identifying the primary operational task helps distinguish internal office automation functions from external or financial ICT tools.
2
Evaluate the categories of Office Automation Systems (OAS)
OAS tools cover document management (indexing, storage, co-authoring), communication tools (teleconferencing, email), and workflow management (approval tracking).
The described activities fall directly under electronic document management and workflow processing.
3
Select the option that precisely describes internal document digitization and approval tracking
Electronic Document Management and Workflow Automation accurately captures the scenario.
Other options misclassify the system as financial payment channels, e-commerce procurement, or marketing communication.

Key Concept

Office Automation Systems (OAS) and Virtual Office Operations
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Office Automation Systems and Virtual Business Operations

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