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Payroll and order entry are types of transaction processing systems. Are these systems likely to be batch, online, or some hybrid of the two? Why or why not? 200 words or more.

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This solution explains if payroll and order entry are types of transaction processing systems. Batch, online, and hybrid systems are also discussed.

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A payroll system is likely to be a batch system. An online processing system wouldn't be needed or feasible for payroll. When we're dealing with payroll, we have a few different people that interact with the payroll system. There is a payroll entry clerk that enters the appropriate information into the payroll system. Another ...

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