Question 1

Sending angry e-mail is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  flame. 
B)  spam. 
C)  e-mad lib. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  flame. 
B)  spam. 
C)  e-mad lib. 
D)  None of the above A

Question 2

Which of the following is not a potential advantage of a GSS?

Accepted Answer

A)  better discussion 
B)  improved learning 
C)  greater distractions 
D)  None of the above 
A)  better discussion 
B)  improved learning 
C)  greater distractions 
D)  None of the above C

Question 3

Identify the three factors that have had a major impact on network armies.

Accepted Answer

1. High-speed information flows due to a common language (English) and communication system (Internet).
2. Geometrically expanding power of networks
3. The international visibility now afforded virtually any cause.

Question 4

Which type of group is comprised of members essentially doing the same thing, usually for the same boss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authority group 
B)  Intradepartmental group 
C)  Project team 
D)  Interdepartmental group 
A)  Authority group 
B)  Intradepartmental group 
C)  Project team 
D)  Interdepartmental group

Question 5

Briefly describe a Community of Practice.

Accepted Answer

Communities of Practice refer to groups

Question 6

What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of using a GSS?

Accepted Answer

1. More opportunities for discussion.
2.

Question 7

Managing knowledge workers requires a very directive managerial style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Open source work usually has no clearly defined leadership; everyone contributes equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Open source software:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be used commercially. 
B)  is generally developed by virtual organizations using the Internet. 
C)  may require being voted onto a project team to participate in software development. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  can be used commercially. 
B)  is generally developed by virtual organizations using the Internet. 
C)  may require being voted onto a project team to participate in software development. 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Face-to-face meetings are the most effective way to solve problems, IT has not been able to assist this type of problem solving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

GSS require synchronous communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Briefly describe the organizational transitions proposed by Drucker in his article, "The Coming of the New Organization."

Accepted Answer

Organizations will become more informati

Question 13

A set of individuals aligned together for a common cause is referred to as a network army.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

E-mail is the most appropriate technology for same time/different place meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which type of group is formed to deal with a subject area or issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business relationship group 
B)  Task force 
C)  Project team 
D)  Electronic group 
A)  Business relationship group 
B)  Task force 
C)  Project team 
D)  Electronic group

Question 16

Electronic tools to support collaboration is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  groupware. 
B)  supportware. 
C)  decision support collaboration systems. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  groupware. 
B)  supportware. 
C)  decision support collaboration systems. 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

Electronic tools to support team collaboration are referred to as supportware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe three characteristics of groups.

Accepted Answer

1. Membership groups can be open or clos

Question 19

Meeting support systems are designed to improve effectiveness but not efficiency of meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a potential advantage of a GSS?

Accepted Answer

A)  asynchronous participation 
B)  social community of the participants could be hindered 
C)  greater feedback to the presenters 
D)  None of the above 
A)  asynchronous participation 
B)  social community of the participants could be hindered 
C)  greater feedback to the presenters 
D)  None of the above

Sending angry e-mail is referred to as a(n):

Which of the following is not a potential advantage of a GSS?

Identify the three factors that have had a major impact on network armies.

Which type of group is comprised of members essentially doing the same thing, usually for the same boss?

Briefly describe a Community of Practice.

What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of using a GSS?

Managing knowledge workers requires a very directive managerial style.

Open source work usually has no clearly defined leadership; everyone contributes equally.

Open source software:

Face-to-face meetings are the most effective way to solve problems, IT has not been able to assist this type of problem solving.

GSS require synchronous communication.

Briefly describe the organizational transitions proposed by Drucker in his article, "The Coming of the New Organization."

A set of individuals aligned together for a common cause is referred to as a network army.

E-mail is the most appropriate technology for same time/different place meetings.

Which type of group is formed to deal with a subject area or issue?

Electronic tools to support collaboration is called:

Electronic tools to support team collaboration are referred to as supportware.

Describe three characteristics of groups.

Meeting support systems are designed to improve effectiveness but not efficiency of meetings.

Which of the following is not a potential advantage of a GSS?

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Exam 13: Supporting It-Enabled Collaboration

Sending angry e-mail is referred to as a(n):

Which of the following is not a potential advantage of a GSS?

Identify the three factors that have had a major impact on network armies.

Which type of group is comprised of members essentially doing the same thing, usually for the same boss?

Briefly describe a Community of Practice.

What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of using a GSS?

Managing knowledge workers requires a very directive managerial style.

Open source work usually has no clearly defined leadership; everyone contributes equally.

Open source software:

Face-to-face meetings are the most effective way to solve problems, IT has not been able to assist this type of problem solving.

GSS require synchronous communication.

Briefly describe the organizational transitions proposed by Drucker in his article, "The Coming of the New Organization."

A set of individuals aligned together for a common cause is referred to as a network army.

E-mail is the most appropriate technology for same time/different place meetings.

Which type of group is formed to deal with a subject area or issue?

Electronic tools to support collaboration is called:

Electronic tools to support team collaboration are referred to as supportware.

Describe three characteristics of groups.

Meeting support systems are designed to improve effectiveness but not efficiency of meetings.

Which of the following is not a potential advantage of a GSS?

Information Systems Management in the Global Economy

The Top Is Job

Strategic Uses of Information Technology

Strategic Information Systems Planning

Designing Corporate It Architecture

Managing Telecommunications

Managing Corporate Information Resources

Managing Partnership-Based It Operations

Technology for Developing Effective Systems

Management Issues in System Development

Managing Information Security

Supporting Information-Centric Decision Making

Supporting Knowledge Work

The Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

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