Question 1

Which of the following statements about networked systems is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) Networked systems require a powerful telecommunications backbone. 
B) Networked systems require a culture of shared applications development. 
C) Networked systems require a shared management culture that crosses cultural barriers. 
D) Networked systems are those in which there is a solid,singular global environment for developing and operating systems. 
E) Networked systems are an emerging trend for multinational firms. 
A) Networked systems require a powerful telecommunications backbone. 
B) Networked systems require a culture of shared applications development. 
C) Networked systems require a shared management culture that crosses cultural barriers. 
D) Networked systems are those in which there is a solid,singular global environment for developing and operating systems. 
E) Networked systems are an emerging trend for multinational firms.

Question 2

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 3

Which of the following is not one of the principal problems of international networks?

Accepted Answer

A) Network capacity 
B) Poor quality of international service 
C) Network standards 
D) Regulatory constraints 
E) Installation delays 
A) Network capacity 
B) Poor quality of international service 
C) Network standards 
D) Regulatory constraints 
E) Installation delays

Question 4

Software localization is the process of:

Accepted Answer

A) developing a purely graphical user interface. 
B) converting software programming to run on a different platform. 
C) converting software to operate in a second language. 
D) modifying software so that it can be adopted in other countries without engineering changes. 
E) modifying software so executives can understand its command language. 
A) developing a purely graphical user interface. 
B) converting software programming to run on a different platform. 
C) converting software to operate in a second language. 
D) modifying software so that it can be adopted in other countries without engineering changes. 
E) modifying software so executives can understand its command language.

Question 5

What is software localization and why is it important for global companies?

Accepted Answer

Software localization is the process of

Question 6

You are working for a global electronic parts manufacturing company with divisions in Taiwan,Malaysia,Australia,and Germany,that has embarked on developing a global enterprise system.To ensure that overseas divisions comply with the new system,they are considering a cooptation strategy in which they will permit each country unit the opportunity to develop one transnational application first in its home territory,and then throughout the world.What are the benefits and drawbacks to this approach? Are there any other solutions for the company's cooptation strategy?

Accepted Answer

With this strategy,local units will feel

Question 7

While private networks have guaranteed service levels and better security than the Internet,the Internet is the primary foundation for global corporate networks when lower security and service levels are acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In terms of global business strategy and structure,a multinational company will use a policy of:

Accepted Answer

A) mixed sales and marketing,with centralized production,accounting,human resources,and strategic management. 
B) centralized production,accounting,marketing,human resources,with strategic management. 
C) dispersed production,accounting,human resources,with centralized strategic management,and marketing. 
D) dispersed production and marketing,with centralized accounting and strategic management. 
E) making local units that are clones of the mother country units. 
A) mixed sales and marketing,with centralized production,accounting,human resources,and strategic management. 
B) centralized production,accounting,marketing,human resources,with strategic management. 
C) dispersed production,accounting,human resources,with centralized strategic management,and marketing. 
D) dispersed production and marketing,with centralized accounting and strategic management. 
E) making local units that are clones of the mother country units.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Accepted Answer

A) requires that European companies meet U.S.data privacy standards. 
B) provides additional privacy protections for Americans doing business in Europe. 
C) provides additional privacy protection for European citizens and applies to all data produced by EU citizens or processed in Europe. 
D) prevents the transfer of private personal information among EU nations. 
E) allows European countries to adopt their own privacy legislation. 
A) requires that European companies meet U.S.data privacy standards. 
B) provides additional privacy protections for Americans doing business in Europe. 
C) provides additional privacy protection for European citizens and applies to all data produced by EU citizens or processed in Europe. 
D) prevents the transfer of private personal information among EU nations. 
E) allows European countries to adopt their own privacy legislation.

Question 11

How do cultural,legal,political,and social expectations affect global business?

Accepted Answer

At a cultural level,particularism in all

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) Centralized 
B) Duplicated 
C) Decentralized 
D) Federal structure 
E) Localized 
A) Centralized 
B) Duplicated 
C) Decentralized 
D) Federal structure 
E) Localized

Question 15

Domestic exporters typically have highly ________ systems.

Accepted Answer

A) duplicated 
B) centralized 
C) networked 
D) decentralized 
E) autonomous 
A) duplicated 
B) centralized 
C) networked 
D) decentralized 
E) autonomous

Question 16

List at least four difficult problems for management in the development of the international information system.Which do you see as the most problematic,and why?

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary,but should inc

Question 17

Which of the following is not one of the challenges posed by international networks,including the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A) Quality of service 
B) Security 
C) Costs and tariffs 
D) Differences in Internet protocols 
E) Network management 
A) Quality of service 
B) Security 
C) Costs and tariffs 
D) Differences in Internet protocols 
E) Network management

Question 18

Most companies pursuing a global strategy begin as:

Accepted Answer

A) domestic exporters. 
B) multinationals. 
C) franchisers. 
D) transnationals. 
E) conglomerate corporations. 
A) domestic exporters. 
B) multinationals. 
C) franchisers. 
D) transnationals. 
E) conglomerate corporations.

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of the main benefits to implementing global systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Superior management and coordination 
B) Vast improvements in operation 
C) New economies of scale at production facilities 
D) Reduced hardware and software costs 
E) Optimization of the use of corporate funds 
A) Superior management and coordination 
B) Vast improvements in operation 
C) New economies of scale at production facilities 
D) Reduced hardware and software costs 
E) Optimization of the use of corporate funds

Question 20

Which of the following statements about connectivity in relation to global systems is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) Few global corporations trust the security of the Internet. 
B) The public Internet guarantees a basic level of service. 
C) Many global corporations use private networks to communicate sensitive data. 
D) Not all countries support basic Internet service. 
E) The Internet provides a powerful foundation for providing connectivity among the dispersed units of global firms. 
A) Few global corporations trust the security of the Internet. 
B) The public Internet guarantees a basic level of service. 
C) Many global corporations use private networks to communicate sensitive data. 
D) Not all countries support basic Internet service. 
E) The Internet provides a powerful foundation for providing connectivity among the dispersed units of global firms.

Which of the following statements about networked systems is not true?

In networked systems:

Which of the following is not one of the principal problems of international networks?

Software localization is the process of:

What is software localization and why is it important for global companies?

While private networks have guaranteed service levels and better security than the Internet,the Internet is the primary foundation for global corporate networks when lower security and service levels are acceptable.

In terms of global business strategy and structure,a multinational company will use a policy of:

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

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

How do cultural,legal,political,and social expectations affect global business?

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:

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

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

Domestic exporters typically have highly ________ systems.

List at least four difficult problems for management in the development of the international information system.Which do you see as the most problematic,and why?

Which of the following is not one of the challenges posed by international networks,including the Internet?

Most companies pursuing a global strategy begin as:

Which of the following is not one of the main benefits to implementing global systems?

Which of the following statements about connectivity in relation to global systems is not true?

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 statements about networked systems is not true?

In networked systems:

Which of the following is not one of the principal problems of international networks?

Software localization is the process of:

What is software localization and why is it important for global companies?

While private networks have guaranteed service levels and better security than the Internet,the Internet is the primary foundation for global corporate networks when lower security and service levels are acceptable.

In terms of global business strategy and structure,a multinational company will use a policy of:

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

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

How do cultural,legal,political,and social expectations affect global business?

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:

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

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

Domestic exporters typically have highly ________ systems.

List at least four difficult problems for management in the development of the international information system.Which do you see as the most problematic,and why?

Which of the following is not one of the challenges posed by international networks,including the Internet?

Most companies pursuing a global strategy begin as:

Which of the following is not one of the main benefits to implementing global systems?

Which of the following statements about connectivity in relation to global systems is not true?

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