Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the primary types of firm strategy discussed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A) Domestic exporter 
B) Multinational 
C) Franchiser 
D) Transnational 
E) International exporter 
A) Domestic exporter 
B) Multinational 
C) Franchiser 
D) Transnational 
E) International exporter E

Question 2

What steps should you take to develop an international information systems architecture?

Accepted Answer

• Begin by developing an understanding of the overall market forces,or business drivers,that are pushing your industry toward global competition,i.e.,the global environment.Also examine the inhibitors or negative factors that could scuttle the development of a global business.• Develop a corporate strategy for competing in the global environment.• Plan how to structure your organization so that it can pursue the strategy you have developed.• Consider the management issues in implementing your strategy and making the organization design a reality.The key here will be the design of business procedures.• Consider the technology platform.You must have a corporate strategy instructor before you can choose the right technology.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In a multinational business strategy,the finance/accounting function is:

Accepted Answer

A) centralized. 
B) dispersed. 
C) coordinated. 
D) mixed. 
E) performed by local divisions in different countries. 
A) centralized. 
B) dispersed. 
C) coordinated. 
D) mixed. 
E) performed by local divisions in different countries.

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the main organizational issues facing firms who are seeking to globalize?

Accepted Answer

A) Choosing a global strategy 
B) Organizing the global business structure 
C) Organizing the systems management 
D) Defining the global environment 
E) Organizing the business 
A) Choosing a global strategy 
B) Organizing the global business structure 
C) Organizing the systems management 
D) Defining the global environment 
E) Organizing the business

Question 6

In centralized 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) systems development and operations occur totally at the domestic home base. 
E) systems development is a combined effort of domestic and international 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) systems development and operations occur totally at the domestic home base. 
E) systems development is a combined effort of domestic and international units.

Question 7

The major dimensions of international systems architecture include each of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) the global environment. 
B) corporate global strategy. 
C) technology platform. 
D) transborder data flows. 
E) management and business processes. 
A) the global environment. 
B) corporate global strategy. 
C) technology platform. 
D) transborder data flows. 
E) management and business processes.

Question 8

Internet-based VPNs provide the same level of quick and predictable response as private networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List and describe four types of systems configurations used by international firms to fit their global strategies.

Accepted Answer

Centralized systems are those in which s

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the principal management challenges in developing global systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Encouraging local users to support global systems 
B) Coordinating applications development 
C) Defining an acceptable test plan 
D) Agreeing on common user requirements 
E) Introducing changes in business processes 
A) Encouraging local users to support global systems 
B) Coordinating applications development 
C) Defining an acceptable test plan 
D) Agreeing on common user requirements 
E) Introducing changes in business processes

Question 11

In a franchiser business strategy,each foreign unit uses the same systems developed by the firm regardless of their location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Global business drivers can be divided into two groups: general cultural factors and specific business factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You work for a business consulting firm,and you have been asked to advise Bamboo Home,a home furniture retailer on implementing a global information system.What general benefits can Bamboo Home expect from a globalized system?

Accepted Answer

Benefits in globalizing include superior

Question 14

Which of the following methods of encouraging local users to support global systems should be avoided as much as possible?

Accepted Answer

A) Permitting each country unit the opportunity to develop a transnational application first in its home territory and then throughout the world 
B) Developing transnational centers of excellence 
C) Requiring local units to agree on a short list of transnational systems 
D) Using raw power 
E) Involving users in the creation of the design without giving up control over the development of the project to parochial interests 
A) Permitting each country unit the opportunity to develop a transnational application first in its home territory and then throughout the world 
B) Developing transnational centers of excellence 
C) Requiring local units to agree on a short list of transnational systems 
D) Using raw power 
E) Involving users in the creation of the design without giving up control over the development of the project to parochial interests

Question 15

The shortage of skilled consultants is one challenging obstacle to global business systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements about accounting practices in different countries is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) German companies generally do not recognize a profit from a venture until the project is completely finished and they have been paid. 
B) British firms recognize profits before a project is finished,once they are reasonably certain they will get the money. 
C) Dutch firms separate tax calculations from reports to shareholders. 
D) U)S.accounting practices focus on demonstrating compliance with strict rules. 
E) British firms focus on showing shareholders how fast profits are growing. 
A) German companies generally do not recognize a profit from a venture until the project is completely finished and they have been paid. 
B) British firms recognize profits before a project is finished,once they are reasonably certain they will get the money. 
C) Dutch firms separate tax calculations from reports to shareholders. 
D) U)S.accounting practices focus on demonstrating compliance with strict rules. 
E) British firms focus on showing shareholders how fast profits are growing.

Question 17

Language remains a significant challenge to businesses operating on a global scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

Success as a change agent depends on legitimacy,authority,and ability to involve users in the change design process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The chapter outlines four steps in developing an effective global system solution.Which of the following is not one of these steps?

Accepted Answer

A) Identify which local systems need to be replaced. 
B) Identify the core systems to coordinate centrally. 
C) Choose a developmental approach,incremental,evolutionary,or other. 
D) Make the benefits clear. 
E) Define the core business processes. 
A) Identify which local systems need to be replaced. 
B) Identify the core systems to coordinate centrally. 
C) Choose a developmental approach,incremental,evolutionary,or other. 
D) Make the benefits clear. 
E) Define the core business processes.

Which of the following is not one of the primary types of firm strategy discussed in the chapter?

What steps should you take to develop an international information systems architecture?

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

In a multinational business strategy,the finance/accounting function is:

Which of the following is not one of the main organizational issues facing firms who are seeking to globalize?

In centralized systems:

The major dimensions of international systems architecture include each of the following except:

Internet-based VPNs provide the same level of quick and predictable response as private networks.

List and describe four types of systems configurations used by international firms to fit their global strategies.

Which of the following is not one of the principal management challenges in developing global systems?

In a franchiser business strategy,each foreign unit uses the same systems developed by the firm regardless of their location.

Global business drivers can be divided into two groups: general cultural factors and specific business factors.

You work for a business consulting firm,and you have been asked to advise Bamboo Home,a home furniture retailer on implementing a global information system.What general benefits can Bamboo Home expect from a globalized system?

Which of the following methods of encouraging local users to support global systems should be avoided as much as possible?

The shortage of skilled consultants is one challenging obstacle to global business systems.

Which of the following statements about accounting practices in different countries is not true?

Language remains a significant challenge to businesses operating on a global scale.

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

Success as a change agent depends on legitimacy,authority,and ability to involve users in the change design process.

The chapter outlines four steps in developing an effective global system solution.Which of the following is not one of these steps?

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:

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, digital Goods

Managing Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

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Exam 15: Managing Global Systems

Which of the following is not one of the primary types of firm strategy discussed in the chapter?

What steps should you take to develop an international information systems architecture?

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

In a multinational business strategy,the finance/accounting function is:

Which of the following is not one of the main organizational issues facing firms who are seeking to globalize?

In centralized systems:

The major dimensions of international systems architecture include each of the following except:

Internet-based VPNs provide the same level of quick and predictable response as private networks.

List and describe four types of systems configurations used by international firms to fit their global strategies.

Which of the following is not one of the principal management challenges in developing global systems?

In a franchiser business strategy,each foreign unit uses the same systems developed by the firm regardless of their location.

Global business drivers can be divided into two groups: general cultural factors and specific business factors.

You work for a business consulting firm,and you have been asked to advise Bamboo Home,a home furniture retailer on implementing a global information system.What general benefits can Bamboo Home expect from a globalized system?

Which of the following methods of encouraging local users to support global systems should be avoided as much as possible?

The shortage of skilled consultants is one challenging obstacle to global business systems.

Which of the following statements about accounting practices in different countries is not true?

Language remains a significant challenge to businesses operating on a global scale.

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

Success as a change agent depends on legitimacy,authority,and ability to involve users in the change design process.

The chapter outlines four steps in developing an effective global system solution.Which of the following is not one of these steps?

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:

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, digital Goods

Managing Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Filters