An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is: a. a collection of integrated software for every functional area within an organization b. a collaborative document management system that stores and manages documents needed by the entire organization c. a database management system that maintains information on the information resources for the entire enterprise d. a strategic planning methodology that promotes enterprise-wide planning rather than decentralized planning

The correct answer is letter "A": a collection of integrated software for every functional area within an organization.

Explanation:

Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP is a management framework that incorporates the main business divisions. Any large corporation has several essential departments including planning, purchasing, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, and accounting, just to mention a few.

ERP software allows each department to exchange information and processes with others in the organization. Each can access the same data at a single central location that simplifies business processes.

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is:

(a) A collection of integrated software for every functional area within an organization.