Question 1

Feedback is output returned to appropriate members of the organization to help them evaluate or correct the input stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Knowledge workers make long-range strategic decisions about products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The behavioral approach to information systems focuses on analyzing the psychological,social,and economic impacts of systems rather than the technical aspects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an organizational complementary asset?

Accepted Answer

A) Choosing the appropriate business model 
B) A collaborative work environment 
C) Laws and regulations 
D) The Internet and telecommunications infrastructure 
E) Strong senior management 
A) Choosing the appropriate business model 
B) A collaborative work environment 
C) Laws and regulations 
D) The Internet and telecommunications infrastructure 
E) Strong senior management

Question 5

Internet advertising is growing at approximately 5 percent a year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There is little variation in returns on IT investment across firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why is the building of a house an appropriate analogy for the building of an information system?

Accepted Answer

Houses are built with hammers,nails,and

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the primary reason for implementing a new information system,from a business perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) The system enables the firm to create new products and services. 
B) The system will create new value for the firm,beyond its costs. 
C) The system will automate key business processes. 
D) The system is in use by our primary competitors. 
E) The system integrates well with the Web. 
A) The system enables the firm to create new products and services. 
B) The system will create new value for the firm,beyond its costs. 
C) The system will automate key business processes. 
D) The system is in use by our primary competitors. 
E) The system integrates well with the Web.

Question 9

A business model describes how a company produces,delivers,and sells a product or service to create wealth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A firm that invests in a strong IS development team is making an investment in organizational complementary assets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Mandarin Oriental's use of computer systems to keep track of guests' preferences is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Improved flexibility 
B) Improved decision making 
C) Improved efficiency 
D) Customer intimacy 
E) Operational excellence 
A) Improved flexibility 
B) Improved decision making 
C) Improved efficiency 
D) Customer intimacy 
E) Operational excellence

Question 12

This chapter discusses how each organization has its own culture and sets of values shared by most of its members.What kind of shared values might you find at a law firm?

Accepted Answer

Shared values at a law firm mi

Question 13

What are the main changes taking place in organizational use of information systems? Which of these do you think is having the greatest impact on businesses?

Accepted Answer

The main organizational changes taking p

Question 14

Which of the following would be used as an input for an information system?

Accepted Answer

A) Sales by region report 
B) Sales for stores in a region 
C) Product ID,and price 
D) Year to date sales of products 
E) Marketing costs report for each product 
A) Sales by region report 
B) Sales for stores in a region 
C) Product ID,and price 
D) Year to date sales of products 
E) Marketing costs report for each product

Question 15

Data management technology consists of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical hardware and media used by an organization for storing data 
B) Detailed,preprogrammed instructions that control and coordinate the computer hardware components in an information system 
C) Two or more computers to share data or resources 
D) Hardware and software used to transfer data 
E) Software governing the organization of data on physical storage media 
A) Physical hardware and media used by an organization for storing data 
B) Detailed,preprogrammed instructions that control and coordinate the computer hardware components in an information system 
C) Two or more computers to share data or resources 
D) Hardware and software used to transfer data 
E) Software governing the organization of data on physical storage media

Question 16

Output:

Accepted Answer

A) is feedback that has been processed to create meaningful information that can be used by others. 
B) is information that is returned to appropriate members of the organization to help them evaluate the input stage. 
C) transfers data to the people who will use it or to the activities for which it will be used. 
D) is the result of processing raw input data into meaningful information. 
E) converts raw input into a meaningful form. 
A) is feedback that has been processed to create meaningful information that can be used by others. 
B) is information that is returned to appropriate members of the organization to help them evaluate the input stage. 
C) transfers data to the people who will use it or to the activities for which it will be used. 
D) is the result of processing raw input data into meaningful information. 
E) converts raw input into a meaningful form.

Question 17

Creative work driven by new knowledge and information is a significant part of management responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following roles in a firm would be least affected by using mobile devices to access firm information systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Senior executives 
B) Sales executives 
C) Production workers 
D) Operational managers 
E) Knowledge workers 
A) Senior executives 
B) Sales executives 
C) Production workers 
D) Operational managers 
E) Knowledge workers

Question 19

Information technology (IT)consists of all hardware and software that a firm needs to use in order to achieve its business objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Toxic Substances Control Act requires firms to retain records of employee exposure to toxic chemicals:

Accepted Answer

A) for 10 years. 
B) for 5 years. 
C) for 30 years. 
D) for 1 year. 
E) forever. 
A) for 10 years. 
B) for 5 years. 
C) for 30 years. 
D) for 1 year. 
E) forever.

Feedback is output returned to appropriate members of the organization to help them evaluate or correct the input stage.

Knowledge workers make long-range strategic decisions about products and services.

The behavioral approach to information systems focuses on analyzing the psychological,social,and economic impacts of systems rather than the technical aspects.

Which of the following is an example of an organizational complementary asset?

Internet advertising is growing at approximately 5 percent a year.

There is little variation in returns on IT investment across firms.

Why is the building of a house an appropriate analogy for the building of an information system?

Which of the following best describes the primary reason for implementing a new information system,from a business perspective?

A business model describes how a company produces,delivers,and sells a product or service to create wealth.

A firm that invests in a strong IS development team is making an investment in organizational complementary assets.

The Mandarin Oriental's use of computer systems to keep track of guests' preferences is an example of which of the following?

This chapter discusses how each organization has its own culture and sets of values shared by most of its members.What kind of shared values might you find at a law firm?

What are the main changes taking place in organizational use of information systems? Which of these do you think is having the greatest impact on businesses?

Which of the following would be used as an input for an information system?

Data management technology consists of which of the following?

Output:

Creative work driven by new knowledge and information is a significant part of management responsibility.

Which of the following roles in a firm would be least affected by using mobile devices to access firm information systems?

Information technology (IT)consists of all hardware and software that a firm needs to use in order to achieve its business objectives.

The Toxic Substances Control Act requires firms to retain records of employee exposure to toxic chemicals:

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

Managing Global Systems

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Exam 1: Information Systems in Global Business Today

Feedback is output returned to appropriate members of the organization to help them evaluate or correct the input stage.

Knowledge workers make long-range strategic decisions about products and services.

The behavioral approach to information systems focuses on analyzing the psychological,social,and economic impacts of systems rather than the technical aspects.

Which of the following is an example of an organizational complementary asset?

Internet advertising is growing at approximately 5 percent a year.

There is little variation in returns on IT investment across firms.

Why is the building of a house an appropriate analogy for the building of an information system?

Which of the following best describes the primary reason for implementing a new information system,from a business perspective?

A business model describes how a company produces,delivers,and sells a product or service to create wealth.

A firm that invests in a strong IS development team is making an investment in organizational complementary assets.

The Mandarin Oriental's use of computer systems to keep track of guests' preferences is an example of which of the following?

This chapter discusses how each organization has its own culture and sets of values shared by most of its members.What kind of shared values might you find at a law firm?

What are the main changes taking place in organizational use of information systems? Which of these do you think is having the greatest impact on businesses?

Which of the following would be used as an input for an information system?

Data management technology consists of which of the following?

Output:

Creative work driven by new knowledge and information is a significant part of management responsibility.

Which of the following roles in a firm would be least affected by using mobile devices to access firm information systems?

Information technology (IT)consists of all hardware and software that a firm needs to use in order to achieve its business objectives.

The Toxic Substances Control Act requires firms to retain records of employee exposure to toxic chemicals:

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

Managing Global Systems

Filters