Question 1

Which strategic use of the Internet is no longer in use?

Accepted Answer

A)  business-to-employee 
B)  business-to-consumer 
C)  business-to-business 
D)  All of the above are still in use. 
A)  business-to-employee 
B)  business-to-consumer 
C)  business-to-business 
D)  All of the above are still in use.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a potential B2C problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  The information systems are not always reliable. 
B)  global competition 
C)  capability for personalized customer attention 
D)  must deal with multiple legal systems 
A)  The information systems are not always reliable. 
B)  global competition 
C)  capability for personalized customer attention 
D)  must deal with multiple legal systems

Question 3

Since the 1990's, strategic use of information systems has emphasized linking companies to suppliers, customers, and other parties in one's value chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Briefly describe the three lessons that the past has taught about how to use IT strategically, according to Brown and Hagel.

Accepted Answer

1. Value comes from IT when it is paired

Question 5

The Internet has eliminated the problem of manufacturers and suppliers needing the same infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A unique aspect of a company intranet is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fostering a sense of alienation by employees. 
B)  promoting company culture. 
C)  creating a sense of belonging for employees. 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  fostering a sense of alienation by employees. 
B)  promoting company culture. 
C)  creating a sense of belonging for employees. 
D)  Both B and C

Question 7

A challenge associated with implementing a company intranet is:

Accepted Answer

A)  implementing proprietary Internet technology. 
B)  difficulty integrating the intranet with existing legacy systems. 
C)  encouraging people to put information on the intranet. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  implementing proprietary Internet technology. 
B)  difficulty integrating the intranet with existing legacy systems. 
C)  encouraging people to put information on the intranet. 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

The Internet has allowed increased focus on CRM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Porter, the only way to sustain advantage through the Internet is to create a distinct value chain that offers unique value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In tight integration, two parties share at least one business process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to Porter, how can the Internet be used to sustain a competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

The Internet can be used to create and s

Question 12

Reengineering business processes is an outward focused strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Electronic tenders are an extension of the computational capabilities of a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An example of B2B e-business is:

Accepted Answer

A)  collaborating with competitors to set prices. 
B)  collaborating with non-competitors to achieve efficiencies. 
C)  acquiring suppliers. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  collaborating with competitors to set prices. 
B)  collaborating with non-competitors to achieve efficiencies. 
C)  acquiring suppliers. 
D)  Both A and C

Question 15

One disadvantage to demand-pull, business-to-business e-business is the infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Distinguish between e-enablement, e-business, and e-commerce.

Accepted Answer

E-enablement means digitizing wherever p

Question 17

The strategic use of IT has transitioned from an outward focus to its current state, an inward focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is part of a company's value chain?

Accepted Answer

A)  the upstream supply chain 
B)  the downstream demand chain 
C)  retailers 
D)  All of the above 
A)  the upstream supply chain 
B)  the downstream demand chain 
C)  retailers 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

List and describe three key components provided by the Internet that has allowed companies to accelerate online business activity.

Accepted Answer

1. Wide access to a public network
2. St

Question 20

The importance of the Internet is its support for a sale to a customer - not the servicing of the product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which strategic use of the Internet is no longer in use?

Which of the following is not a potential B2C problem?

Since the 1990's, strategic use of information systems has emphasized linking companies to suppliers, customers, and other parties in one's value chain.

Briefly describe the three lessons that the past has taught about how to use IT strategically, according to Brown and Hagel.

The Internet has eliminated the problem of manufacturers and suppliers needing the same infrastructure.

A unique aspect of a company intranet is:

A challenge associated with implementing a company intranet is:

The Internet has allowed increased focus on CRM.

According to Porter, the only way to sustain advantage through the Internet is to create a distinct value chain that offers unique value.

In tight integration, two parties share at least one business process.

According to Porter, how can the Internet be used to sustain a competitive advantage?

Reengineering business processes is an outward focused strategy.

Electronic tenders are an extension of the computational capabilities of a computer.

An example of B2B e-business is:

One disadvantage to demand-pull, business-to-business e-business is the infrastructure.

Distinguish between e-enablement, e-business, and e-commerce.

The strategic use of IT has transitioned from an outward focus to its current state, an inward focus.

Which of the following is part of a company's value chain?

List and describe three key components provided by the Internet that has allowed companies to accelerate online business activity.

The importance of the Internet is its support for a sale to a customer - not the servicing of the product.

Information Systems Management in the Global Economy

The Top Is Job

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 It-Enabled Collaboration

Supporting Knowledge Work

The Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

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Exam 3: Strategic Uses of Information Technology

Which strategic use of the Internet is no longer in use?

Which of the following is not a potential B2C problem?

Since the 1990's, strategic use of information systems has emphasized linking companies to suppliers, customers, and other parties in one's value chain.

Briefly describe the three lessons that the past has taught about how to use IT strategically, according to Brown and Hagel.

The Internet has eliminated the problem of manufacturers and suppliers needing the same infrastructure.

A unique aspect of a company intranet is:

A challenge associated with implementing a company intranet is:

The Internet has allowed increased focus on CRM.

According to Porter, the only way to sustain advantage through the Internet is to create a distinct value chain that offers unique value.

In tight integration, two parties share at least one business process.

According to Porter, how can the Internet be used to sustain a competitive advantage?

Reengineering business processes is an outward focused strategy.

Electronic tenders are an extension of the computational capabilities of a computer.

An example of B2B e-business is:

One disadvantage to demand-pull, business-to-business e-business is the infrastructure.

Distinguish between e-enablement, e-business, and e-commerce.

The strategic use of IT has transitioned from an outward focus to its current state, an inward focus.

Which of the following is part of a company's value chain?

List and describe three key components provided by the Internet that has allowed companies to accelerate online business activity.

The importance of the Internet is its support for a sale to a customer - not the servicing of the product.

Information Systems Management in the Global Economy

The Top Is Job

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 It-Enabled Collaboration

Supporting Knowledge Work

The Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

Filters