Question 1

In decentralized systems:

Accepted Answer

A) development occurs at the home base and operations are handed over to autonomous units in foreign locations. 
B) each foreign unit designs its own unique solutions and systems. 
C) systems development and operations occur in an integrated and coordinated fashion across all units. 
D) foreign units design the solutions and systems used at the domestic home base. 
E) all systems are designed in domestic headquarters and then distributed to foreign units. 
A) development occurs at the home base and operations are handed over to autonomous units in foreign locations. 
B) each foreign unit designs its own unique solutions and systems. 
C) systems development and operations occur in an integrated and coordinated fashion across all units. 
D) foreign units design the solutions and systems used at the domestic home base. 
E) all systems are designed in domestic headquarters and then distributed to foreign units. B

Question 2

Which of the following is the dominant pattern of the system configurations used by transnational firms?

Accepted Answer

A) Centralized 
B) Duplicated 
C) Decentralized 
D) Networked 
E) Localized 
A) Centralized 
B) Duplicated 
C) Decentralized 
D) Networked 
E) Localized D

Question 3

In terms of global business strategy,the governance of ________ firms has been likened to a federal structure-strong central management core of decision making,but considerable dispersal of power and financial resources.

Accepted Answer

A) domestic exporter 
B) multinational 
C) franchiser 
D) transnational 
E) domestic importer 
A) domestic exporter 
B) multinational 
C) franchiser 
D) transnational 
E) domestic importer D

Question 4

Making judgments and taking action on the basis of narrow or personal characteristics is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) localization. 
B) cooptation. 
C) particularism. 
D) prejudice. 
E) globalization. 
A) localization. 
B) cooptation. 
C) particularism. 
D) prejudice. 
E) globalization.

Question 5

Which of the following has the second-largest number of Internet users in the world?

Accepted Answer

A) China 
B) India 
C) United States 
D) Brazil 
E) Canada 
A) China 
B) India 
C) United States 
D) Brazil 
E) Canada

Question 6

Global economies of scale are facilitated by global markets,production,and administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Based on your reading of the chapter,why should companies avoid creating an all-encompassing,new global system when moving towards global operations?

Accepted Answer

A) This approach may fail due to a lack of visibility. 
B) It is difficult to quantify and explain the benefits of information systems that are large. 
C) "Grand design" approaches typically fail to identify centers of excellence. 
D) Opposition is strengthened because of requirements for huge resources. 
E) This approach will fail because of a lack of concrete objectives. 
A) This approach may fail due to a lack of visibility. 
B) It is difficult to quantify and explain the benefits of information systems that are large. 
C) "Grand design" approaches typically fail to identify centers of excellence. 
D) Opposition is strengthened because of requirements for huge resources. 
E) This approach will fail because of a lack of concrete objectives.

Question 8

European countries have very strict laws concerning transborder data flows and privacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In networked systems:

Accepted Answer

A) development occurs at the home base and operations are handed over to autonomous units in foreign locations. 
B) each foreign unit designs its own unique solutions and systems. 
C) systems development and operations occur in an integrated and coordinated fashion across all units. 
D) foreign units design the solutions and systems used at the domestic home base. 
E) development occurs at the home base but operations are handed over to autonomous units in foreign locations. 
A) development occurs at the home base and operations are handed over to autonomous units in foreign locations. 
B) each foreign unit designs its own unique solutions and systems. 
C) systems development and operations occur in an integrated and coordinated fashion across all units. 
D) foreign units design the solutions and systems used at the domestic home base. 
E) development occurs at the home base but operations are handed over to autonomous units in foreign locations.

Question 10

Define transborder data flow and explain what makes it a business challenge for global companies.

Accepted Answer

Transborder data flow is defined as the

Question 11

The growth of international trade has radically altered domestic economies around the globe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which systems are worth sharing on a transnational basis,from a cost and feasibility point of view?

Accepted Answer

A) Only some core systems that support functions that are absolutely critical to the organization 
B) Core systems and worthwhile provincial systems 
C) Core systems and any financial systems that can be easily integrated with each other 
D) Financial and accounting systems 
E) Systems that support decentralized units 
A) Only some core systems that support functions that are absolutely critical to the organization 
B) Core systems and worthwhile provincial systems 
C) Core systems and any financial systems that can be easily integrated with each other 
D) Financial and accounting systems 
E) Systems that support decentralized units

Question 13

Accounting practices can vary significantly from country to country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A powerful strategic advantage for a globalized firm is lowered cost factors in production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The way to identify core business processes is to conduct a:

Accepted Answer

A) cost-benefit analysis. 
B) work-flow analysis. 
C) business process analysis. 
D) feasibility analysis. 
E) systems analysis. 
A) cost-benefit analysis. 
B) work-flow analysis. 
C) business process analysis. 
D) feasibility analysis. 
E) systems analysis.

Question 16

When developing a global system,bringing the opposition of local groups into the process of designing and implementing the solution without giving up control over the direction and nature of the change is called:

Accepted Answer

A) cooptation. 
B) change management. 
C) implementation. 
D) advocacy. 
E) cooperation. 
A) cooptation. 
B) change management. 
C) implementation. 
D) advocacy. 
E) cooperation.

Question 17

In order to define centers of excellence in a global firm,you first need to identify:

Accepted Answer

A) functional areas. 
B) core business processes. 
C) SOPs. 
D) core competencies. 
E) international best practices. 
A) functional areas. 
B) core business processes. 
C) SOPs. 
D) core competencies. 
E) international best practices.

Question 18

In a multinational business strategy,the ________ business function is decentralized and dispersed among foreign units.

Accepted Answer

A) finance/accounting 
B) production 
C) human resources 
D) strategic management 
E) sales/marketing 
A) finance/accounting 
B) production 
C) human resources 
D) strategic management 
E) sales/marketing

Question 19

What is the first thing you should consider when thinking about building an international information system?

Accepted Answer

A) The state of world politics 
B) New technologies that will help you achieve your goals 
C) The global environment where your business will operate,and identify the business drivers for your firm and industry 
D) The business challenges you face in the global environment 
E) The different computing and communication standards in the world 
A) The state of world politics 
B) New technologies that will help you achieve your goals 
C) The global environment where your business will operate,and identify the business drivers for your firm and industry 
D) The business challenges you face in the global environment 
E) The different computing and communication standards in the world

Question 20

The rate of growth in the Internet population is far faster in North America and Europe than it is in Africa and the Middle East.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In decentralized systems:

Which of the following is the dominant pattern of the system configurations used by transnational firms?

In terms of global business strategy,the governance of ________ firms has been likened to a federal structure-strong central management core of decision making,but considerable dispersal of power and financial resources.

Making judgments and taking action on the basis of narrow or personal characteristics is referred to as:

Which of the following has the second-largest number of Internet users in the world?

Global economies of scale are facilitated by global markets,production,and administration.

Based on your reading of the chapter,why should companies avoid creating an all-encompassing,new global system when moving towards global operations?

European countries have very strict laws concerning transborder data flows and privacy.

In networked systems:

Define transborder data flow and explain what makes it a business challenge for global companies.

The growth of international trade has radically altered domestic economies around the globe.

Which systems are worth sharing on a transnational basis,from a cost and feasibility point of view?

Accounting practices can vary significantly from country to country.

A powerful strategic advantage for a globalized firm is lowered cost factors in production.

The way to identify core business processes is to conduct a:

When developing a global system,bringing the opposition of local groups into the process of designing and implementing the solution without giving up control over the direction and nature of the change is called:

In order to define centers of excellence in a global firm,you first need to identify:

In a multinational business strategy,the ________ business function is decentralized and dispersed among foreign units.

What is the first thing you should consider when thinking about building an international information system?

The rate of growth in the Internet population is far faster in North America and Europe than it is in Africa and the Middle East.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems,organizations,and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications,the Internet,and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets,digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

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Exam 15: Managing Global Systems

In decentralized systems:

Which of the following is the dominant pattern of the system configurations used by transnational firms?

In terms of global business strategy,the governance of ________ firms has been likened to a federal structure-strong central management core of decision making,but considerable dispersal of power and financial resources.

Making judgments and taking action on the basis of narrow or personal characteristics is referred to as:

Which of the following has the second-largest number of Internet users in the world?

Global economies of scale are facilitated by global markets,production,and administration.

Based on your reading of the chapter,why should companies avoid creating an all-encompassing,new global system when moving towards global operations?

European countries have very strict laws concerning transborder data flows and privacy.

In networked systems:

Define transborder data flow and explain what makes it a business challenge for global companies.

The growth of international trade has radically altered domestic economies around the globe.

Which systems are worth sharing on a transnational basis,from a cost and feasibility point of view?

Accounting practices can vary significantly from country to country.

A powerful strategic advantage for a globalized firm is lowered cost factors in production.

The way to identify core business processes is to conduct a:

When developing a global system,bringing the opposition of local groups into the process of designing and implementing the solution without giving up control over the direction and nature of the change is called:

In order to define centers of excellence in a global firm,you first need to identify:

In a multinational business strategy,the ________ business function is decentralized and dispersed among foreign units.

What is the first thing you should consider when thinking about building an international information system?

The rate of growth in the Internet population is far faster in North America and Europe than it is in Africa and the Middle East.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems,organizations,and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications,the Internet,and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets,digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Filters