Question 1

The qualities found in a successful remote worker include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-discipline 
B)  Socialized into the corporate culture 
C)  Self-starter 
D)  Ineffective communicator 
E)  Proficient in a wide range of technologies 
A)  Self-discipline 
B)  Socialized into the corporate culture 
C)  Self-starter 
D)  Ineffective communicator 
E)  Proficient in a wide range of technologies

Question 2

To help employees accept new technologies like an information system, a manager will do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensure employees find the system easy to use 
B)  Demonstrate that the system will allow them do more or better work for the same amount of effort 
C)  Train the user on the new system 
D)  Reward users of the new system 
E)  Provide minimal rationale for the new system 
A)  Ensure employees find the system easy to use 
B)  Demonstrate that the system will allow them do more or better work for the same amount of effort 
C)  Train the user on the new system 
D)  Reward users of the new system 
E)  Provide minimal rationale for the new system

Question 3

Identify the following technologies as primarily supporting either communication or collaboration efforts.
 $\begin{array}{|l|l|}
\hline \text { Communication tool } & \text { Gmail } \
\hline \text { Communication tool } & \text { Twitter } \
\hline \text { Communication tool } & \text { RSS feed from Yahoo! } \
\hline \text { Collaboration tool } & \text { LinkedIn } \
\hline \text { Collaboration tool } & \text { SharePoint } \
\hline
\end{array}$

Accepted Answer

The technologies listed can be categoriz

Question 4

The Technology Acceptance Model states that the two main drivers of system use are management mandates and incentives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

While there are many advantages to working remotely, there are some potential problems. For example, once work has been successfully performed remotely, a company may find economic reasons to let go of workers and choose to _______ the work abroad.

Accepted Answer

A)  Outplace 
B)  Offshore 
C)  Automate 
D)  Recruit 
E)  Isolate 
A)  Outplace 
B)  Offshore 
C)  Automate 
D)  Recruit 
E)  Isolate

Question 6

Telecommuting is (more/less) accepted by people in countries such as Japan and China

Accepted Answer

The answer of Telecommuting is (more/less) accepted by people in...

Question 7

Which model suggests that employee attitudes may change if they think the new system will help them to do more or better work for the same effort, and that it's easy to use. Employee participation in the system's design and implementation also helps.

Accepted Answer

A)  Information Management Model (IMM) 
B)  Employee Technology Model (ETM) 
C)  Capability Maturity Model (CMM) 
D)  Computer Access Model (CAM) 
E)  Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) 
A)  Information Management Model (IMM) 
B)  Employee Technology Model (ETM) 
C)  Capability Maturity Model (CMM) 
D)  Computer Access Model (CAM) 
E)  Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)

Question 8

Identify the following technologies as primarily supporting either communication or collaboration efforts.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Corrmurication tool } & \text { E-mail } \
\hline \text { Cornrmuication tool } & \text { Instart messaging } \
\hline \text { Cornrmuication tool } & \text { Video teleconferencing } \
\hline \text { Collaboration tool } & \text { Social networking sites } \
\hline \text { Collaboration tool } & \text { Blogs } \
\hline \text { Collaboration tool } & \text { Groupware } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

The technologies listed can be categoriz

Question 9

Which one of the following is NOT a factor driving the use of teleworking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Geographic flexibility 
B)  Higher productivity 
C)  Higher job satisfaction 
D)  Lower employee turnover 
E)  Stronger sense of company culture 
A)  Geographic flexibility 
B)  Higher productivity 
C)  Higher job satisfaction 
D)  Lower employee turnover 
E)  Stronger sense of company culture

Question 10

Diversity in virtual teams increases the communication challenges. However, virtual teams with diversity have demonstrated which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  More creative solutions. 
B)  Better compliance with deadlines. 
C)  Equitable performance management. 
D)  Tighter security policies. 
E)  A high degree of self-reliance. 
A)  More creative solutions. 
B)  Better compliance with deadlines. 
C)  Equitable performance management. 
D)  Tighter security policies. 
E)  A high degree of self-reliance.

Question 11

What was involved in the American Express BlueWork program?

Accepted Answer

A)  A system that tracks the hours each employee works in a given day 
B)  Employees are provided with opportunities for flexible arrangements 
C)  Employees are provided with better office facilities so they stay in the office longer 
D)  Employees can work on tasks they choose, as long as they are in the office 
E)  Employees who are wary of newer technologies 
A)  A system that tracks the hours each employee works in a given day 
B)  Employees are provided with opportunities for flexible arrangements 
C)  Employees are provided with better office facilities so they stay in the office longer 
D)  Employees can work on tasks they choose, as long as they are in the office 
E)  Employees who are wary of newer technologies

Question 12

Knowledge-based work allows employees to work remotely rather than having to physically be present at a store, manufacturing facility, or office building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A virtual team is faced with communication, technology, and ______ challenges.

Accepted Answer

Diversity

Question 14

Explain how IS radically changed the paper maker's work at a paper mill.

Accepted Answer

Information Systems (IS) have radically

Question 15

Technology today has increased the ways work blends together with other aspects of life. This is very similar to how work was configured in ____________ societies.

Accepted Answer

Preindustr

Question 16

Which virtual team challenge is more difficult for managers to manage/manipulate since there may be a great deal of difference between groups and individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  communication 
B)  technology 
C)  diversity 
D)  management 
E)  location 
A)  communication 
B)  technology 
C)  diversity 
D)  management 
E)  location

The qualities found in a successful remote worker include all of the following EXCEPT:

To help employees accept new technologies like an information system, a manager will do all of the following EXCEPT:

Identify the following technologies as primarily supporting either communication or collaboration efforts. Communication tool Gmail Communication tool Twitter Communication tool RSS feed from Yahoo! Collaboration tool LinkedIn Collaboration tool SharePoint

The Technology Acceptance Model states that the two main drivers of system use are management mandates and incentives.

While there are many advantages to working remotely, there are some potential problems. For example, once work has been successfully performed remotely, a company may find economic reasons to let go of workers and choose to _______ the work abroad.

Telecommuting is (more/less) accepted by people in countries such as Japan and China

Which model suggests that employee attitudes may change if they think the new system will help them to do more or better work for the same effort, and that it's easy to use. Employee participation in the system's design and implementation also helps.

Which one of the following is NOT a factor driving the use of teleworking?

Diversity in virtual teams increases the communication challenges. However, virtual teams with diversity have demonstrated which of the following?

What was involved in the American Express BlueWork program?

Knowledge-based work allows employees to work remotely rather than having to physically be present at a store, manufacturing facility, or office building.

A virtual team is faced with communication, technology, and ______ challenges.

Explain how IS radically changed the paper maker's work at a paper mill.

Technology today has increased the ways work blends together with other aspects of life. This is very similar to how work was configured in ____________ societies.

Which virtual team challenge is more difficult for managers to manage/manipulate since there may be a great deal of difference between groups and individuals?

Introduction

The Information Systems Strategy Triangle

Strategic Use of Information Resources

Organizational Strategy and Information Systems

Information Systems and Digital Transformation

Architecture and Infrastructure

Security

The Business of Information Technology

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Information Systems Sourcing

Managing It Projects

Business Intelligence, Knowledge Management, and Analytics

Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Information Management

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Exam 5: Digital Systems and the Design of Work

The qualities found in a successful remote worker include all of the following EXCEPT:

To help employees accept new technologies like an information system, a manager will do all of the following EXCEPT:

Identify the following technologies as primarily supporting either communication or collaboration efforts. Communication tool Gmail Communication tool Twitter Communication tool RSS feed from Yahoo! Collaboration tool LinkedIn Collaboration tool SharePoint

The Technology Acceptance Model states that the two main drivers of system use are management mandates and incentives.

While there are many advantages to working remotely, there are some potential problems. For example, once work has been successfully performed remotely, a company may find economic reasons to let go of workers and choose to _______ the work abroad.

Telecommuting is (more/less) accepted by people in countries such as Japan and China

Which model suggests that employee attitudes may change if they think the new system will help them to do more or better work for the same effort, and that it's easy to use. Employee participation in the system's design and implementation also helps.

Which one of the following is NOT a factor driving the use of teleworking?

Diversity in virtual teams increases the communication challenges. However, virtual teams with diversity have demonstrated which of the following?

What was involved in the American Express BlueWork program?

Knowledge-based work allows employees to work remotely rather than having to physically be present at a store, manufacturing facility, or office building.

A virtual team is faced with communication, technology, and ______ challenges.

Explain how IS radically changed the paper maker's work at a paper mill.

Technology today has increased the ways work blends together with other aspects of life. This is very similar to how work was configured in ____________ societies.

Which virtual team challenge is more difficult for managers to manage/manipulate since there may be a great deal of difference between groups and individuals?

Introduction

The Information Systems Strategy Triangle

Strategic Use of Information Resources

Organizational Strategy and Information Systems

Information Systems and Digital Transformation

Architecture and Infrastructure

Security

The Business of Information Technology

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Information Systems Sourcing

Managing It Projects

Business Intelligence, Knowledge Management, and Analytics

Privacy and Ethical Considerations in Information Management

Filters