Question 1

________ decisions relate to ensuring that specific organizational tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) Strategic planning 
B) Operational control 
C) Strategic control 
D) Tactical control 
E) Management control 
A) Strategic planning 
B) Operational control 
C) Strategic control 
D) Tactical control 
E) Management control

Question 2

What are the challenges faced by executives in managing IS security?

Accepted Answer

As corporations rely more heavily on inf

Question 3

Which one of the following is true about the steps a manager can take to increase his or her total power?

Accepted Answer

A) Moving up the organizational hierarchy is the best way of enhancing personal power. 
B) Avoid focusing on your professional achievements. 
C) Making subordinates feel obligated to you will enhance your personal power. 
D) Avoid using bonuses and raises to link rewards to performance. 
E) Managers should increase the job rotation period. 
A) Moving up the organizational hierarchy is the best way of enhancing personal power. 
B) Avoid focusing on your professional achievements. 
C) Making subordinates feel obligated to you will enhance your personal power. 
D) Avoid using bonuses and raises to link rewards to performance. 
E) Managers should increase the job rotation period.

Question 4

Data refers to the set of conclusions derived from the analysis of facts and figures that relate to the operation of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ is a segment of technology which uses computers and telecommunication devices that focus on the use of information in the performance of work.

Accepted Answer

A) Information technology 
B) Controlling technology 
C) Corporate technology 
D) Strategic planning technology 
E) Management technology 
A) Information technology 
B) Controlling technology 
C) Corporate technology 
D) Strategic planning technology 
E) Management technology

Question 6

The International Information Security Foundation produced a document which included a set of best practices for IS managers known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Information Systems Security Consultant Professionals (ISSCP) 
B) Gantt chart 
C) Generally Accepted System Security Principles (GASSP) 
D) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 
E) Pert chart 
A) Information Systems Security Consultant Professionals (ISSCP) 
B) Gantt chart 
C) Generally Accepted System Security Principles (GASSP) 
D) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 
E) Pert chart

Question 7

Generally,the top management of a company would most benefit from information such as summary reports of transactions,detailed reports of problems,and operating plans and policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ________ of GASSP's key principles states that organizations should periodically assess the risks to information and information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) accountability principle 
B) ethics principle 
C) timeless principle 
D) assessment principle 
E) equity principle 
A) accountability principle 
B) ethics principle 
C) timeless principle 
D) assessment principle 
E) equity principle

Question 9

Which one of the following is the first step in operating an information system properly?

Accepted Answer

A) transmitting data 
B) determining the reason for gathering data 
C) using the information 
D) determining the information needed 
E) determining the medium of technology to process information 
A) transmitting data 
B) determining the reason for gathering data 
C) using the information 
D) determining the information needed 
E) determining the medium of technology to process information

Question 10

Before taking a corrective action,managers need to make sure they have properly established the correct ________.

Accepted Answer

A) symptom 
B) problem 
C) standard 
D) threshold 
E) performance gap 
A) symptom 
B) problem 
C) standard 
D) threshold 
E) performance gap

Question 11

A ________ is any factor within an organization that is a barrier to organizational goal attainment,while a ________ is a sign a barrier does exist.

Accepted Answer

A) problem;gap 
B) symptom;problem 
C) problem;symptom 
D) symptom;gap 
E) gap;problem 
A) problem;gap 
B) symptom;problem 
C) problem;symptom 
D) symptom;gap 
E) gap;problem

Question 12

As part of the controlling process,you have finished measuring the performance of your team.What must you do next?

Accepted Answer

A) take corrective action 
B) compare measured performance to standards 
C) establish unit of measure to gauge performance 
D) modify past plans 
E) restructure control systems and subsystems 
A) take corrective action 
B) compare measured performance to standards 
C) establish unit of measure to gauge performance 
D) modify past plans 
E) restructure control systems and subsystems

Question 13

________ helps managers enhance the success of the overall management system through effective controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Organizing 
C) The controlling subsystem 
D) Designing 
E) Motivation 
A) Planning 
B) Organizing 
C) The controlling subsystem 
D) Designing 
E) Motivation

Question 14

How does user satisfaction with an IS determine the effectiveness of the IS? How can companies effectively manage user satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

User satisfaction is important because o

Question 15

Which one of the following types of information would be most appropriate for the first-line management of a large corporation?

Accepted Answer

A) summary reports of operations 
B) environmental data and trends 
C) decisions on strategic plans 
D) detailed reports of problems 
E) forecasts 
A) summary reports of operations 
B) environmental data and trends 
C) decisions on strategic plans 
D) detailed reports of problems 
E) forecasts

Question 16

Ed is successful in creating a sense of respect toward him among his employees.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) personal power 
B) position power 
C) total power 
D) social power 
E) absolute power 
A) personal power 
B) position power 
C) total power 
D) social power 
E) absolute power

Question 17

The level of activity established to serve as a model for evaluating organizational performance is known as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) symptom 
B) problem 
C) standard 
D) correction 
E) incentive 
A) symptom 
B) problem 
C) standard 
D) correction 
E) incentive

Question 18

Derek recently asked for opinions on whether to install charging stations at every bay in his organization.The response was huge and mixed.There were a lot of pros and cons mentioned.Derek is now unable to come to a decision.Which one of the following describes the situation?

Accepted Answer

A) paralysis by organizing 
B) paralysis by planning 
C) paralysis by control 
D) paralysis by analysis 
E) paralysis by action 
A) paralysis by organizing 
B) paralysis by planning 
C) paralysis by control 
D) paralysis by analysis 
E) paralysis by action

Question 19

According to management writers,the process of converting information into action through decision making is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) management 
B) benchmarking 
C) controlling 
D) organizing 
E) planning 
A) management 
B) benchmarking 
C) controlling 
D) organizing 
E) planning

Question 20

Information required for decisions related to operational control should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) emphasize the future 
B) be well defined and narrow 
C) come largely from external sources 
D) primarily contain historical data 
E) provide an aggregate without going into the details 
A) emphasize the future 
B) be well defined and narrow 
C) come largely from external sources 
D) primarily contain historical data 
E) provide an aggregate without going into the details

________ decisions relate to ensuring that specific organizational tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently.

What are the challenges faced by executives in managing IS security?

Which one of the following is true about the steps a manager can take to increase his or her total power?

Data refers to the set of conclusions derived from the analysis of facts and figures that relate to the operation of an organization.

________ is a segment of technology which uses computers and telecommunication devices that focus on the use of information in the performance of work.

The International Information Security Foundation produced a document which included a set of best practices for IS managers known as ________.

Generally,the top management of a company would most benefit from information such as summary reports of transactions,detailed reports of problems,and operating plans and policies.

The ________ of GASSP's key principles states that organizations should periodically assess the risks to information and information systems.

Which one of the following is the first step in operating an information system properly?

Before taking a corrective action,managers need to make sure they have properly established the correct ________.

A is any factor within an organization that is a barrier to organizational goal attainment,while a is a sign a barrier does exist.

As part of the controlling process,you have finished measuring the performance of your team.What must you do next?

________ helps managers enhance the success of the overall management system through effective controlling.

How does user satisfaction with an IS determine the effectiveness of the IS? How can companies effectively manage user satisfaction?

Which one of the following types of information would be most appropriate for the first-line management of a large corporation?

Ed is successful in creating a sense of respect toward him among his employees.This is an example of ________.

The level of activity established to serve as a model for evaluating organizational performance is known as a(n)________.

Derek recently asked for opinions on whether to install charging stations at every bay in his organization.The response was huge and mixed.There were a lot of pros and cons mentioned.Derek is now unable to come to a decision.Which one of the following describes the situation?

According to management writers,the process of converting information into action through decision making is known as ________.

Information required for decisions related to operational control should ________.

Introducing Modern Management: Concepts and Skills

Management and Entrepreneurship: Handling Start-Ups and New Ventures

Managers,society,and Sustainability

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Plans and Planning Tools

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Responsibility, authority, and Delegation

Human Resource Management

Changing Organizations

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Production and Control

Filters

Exam 19: Controlling,information,and Technology

________ decisions relate to ensuring that specific organizational tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently.

What are the challenges faced by executives in managing IS security?

Which one of the following is true about the steps a manager can take to increase his or her total power?

Data refers to the set of conclusions derived from the analysis of facts and figures that relate to the operation of an organization.

________ is a segment of technology which uses computers and telecommunication devices that focus on the use of information in the performance of work.

The International Information Security Foundation produced a document which included a set of best practices for IS managers known as ________.

Generally,the top management of a company would most benefit from information such as summary reports of transactions,detailed reports of problems,and operating plans and policies.

The ________ of GASSP's key principles states that organizations should periodically assess the risks to information and information systems.

Which one of the following is the first step in operating an information system properly?

Before taking a corrective action,managers need to make sure they have properly established the correct ________.

A ________ is any factor within an organization that is a barrier to organizational goal attainment,while a ________ is a sign a barrier does exist.

As part of the controlling process,you have finished measuring the performance of your team.What must you do next?

________ helps managers enhance the success of the overall management system through effective controlling.

How does user satisfaction with an IS determine the effectiveness of the IS? How can companies effectively manage user satisfaction?

Which one of the following types of information would be most appropriate for the first-line management of a large corporation?

Ed is successful in creating a sense of respect toward him among his employees.This is an example of ________.

The level of activity established to serve as a model for evaluating organizational performance is known as a(n)________.

Derek recently asked for opinions on whether to install charging stations at every bay in his organization.The response was huge and mixed.There were a lot of pros and cons mentioned.Derek is now unable to come to a decision.Which one of the following describes the situation?

According to management writers,the process of converting information into action through decision making is known as ________.

Information required for decisions related to operational control should ________.

Introducing Modern Management: Concepts and Skills

Management and Entrepreneurship: Handling Start-Ups and New Ventures

Managers,society,and Sustainability

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Plans and Planning Tools

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Responsibility, authority, and Delegation

Human Resource Management

Changing Organizations

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Production and Control

Filters

A is any factor within an organization that is a barrier to organizational goal attainment,while a is a sign a barrier does exist.