Question 1

Unlike business processes, information systems procedures need not reflect local cultural values and norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

As long as there is an adequate data interface between two information systems that are in locations that are diverse in terms of business practices and language, they can operate independently, sharing data when necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

List the issues that need to be addressed when localizing a computer program.

Accepted Answer

The factors to address when localizing software are:
•Translate the user interface, including menu bars and commands.
•Translate, and possibly redesign, labels in forms, reports, and query prompts.
•Translate all documentation and help text.
•Redraw and translate diagrams and examples in help text.
•Translate all error messages.
•Translate text in all message boxes.
•Adjust sorting order for different character set.
•Fix special problems in Asian character sets and in languages that read and write from right to left.

Question 4

Because an order processing functional system located in, say, the United States is independent of the manufacturing systems located in, say, Taiwan, it implies that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) it is necessary to accommodate language, business, and cultural differences in a single system 
B) products need not always be customized to suit local preferences 
C) lack of integration can be extremely disadvantageous for international organizations 
D) they can operate independently as long as there is an adequate data interface between the two systems 
A) it is necessary to accommodate language, business, and cultural differences in a single system 
B) products need not always be customized to suit local preferences 
C) lack of integration can be extremely disadvantageous for international organizations 
D) they can operate independently as long as there is an adequate data interface between the two systems

Question 5

International outsourcing is most advantageous ________.

Accepted Answer

A) when control on all aspects of its operations is essential for a firm 
B) for those firms that have a strong presence in the domestic market 
C) when domestic production costs are low 
D) for functions that need to be operational 24x7 
A) when control on all aspects of its operations is essential for a firm 
B) for those firms that have a strong presence in the domestic market 
C) when domestic production costs are low 
D) for functions that need to be operational 24x7

Question 6

Cross-functional, integrated systems, such as ERP, solve the problems of data isolation by integrating data into a database that provides a comprehensive and organization-wide view.However, this would require ________.

Accepted Answer

A) all processes to be located in the same geographical place 
B) the company to standardize on a single language 
C) backshoring processes to the home country 
D) the company to customize its product offerings 
A) all processes to be located in the same geographical place 
B) the company to standardize on a single language 
C) backshoring processes to the home country 
D) the company to customize its product offerings

Question 7

Technical and data safeguards change for international information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If the distributed database divides the database into nonoverlapping segments, it is called a ________ database.

Accepted Answer

A) hierarchical 
B) partitioned 
C) temporal 
D) relational 
A) hierarchical 
B) partitioned 
C) temporal 
D) relational

Question 9

One of the challenges for international IS project management is that the development rates vary among cultures and countries, because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) some cultures have a 35-hour workweek, and some have a 60-hour workweek 
B) worker expectations vary among cultures and nations 
C) many developed countries have been less willing to invest in quality 
D) effective communication is more expensive today 
A) some cultures have a 35-hour workweek, and some have a 60-hour workweek 
B) worker expectations vary among cultures and nations 
C) many developed countries have been less willing to invest in quality 
D) effective communication is more expensive today

Question 10

To overcome challenges in international information systems, some organizations develop alternative versions of the system that support different processes in different countries.This results in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a long-term profit preceded by short-term losses 
B) standardized development rates across countries 
C) system design challenges 
D) a set standard for business processes that meets all requirements 
A) a long-term profit preceded by short-term losses 
B) standardized development rates across countries 
C) system design challenges 
D) a set standard for business processes that meets all requirements

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of the impact of globalization on value chains and business processes?

Accepted Answer

A) Companies must develop a standardized global strategy irrespective of where they are operating from. 
B) Companies prefer to perform all their processes in-house as it is more cost-effective than outsourcing. 
C) Manufacturing of a final product is frequently distributed throughout the world. 
D) Increased globalization calls for greater attention to promotional aspects of the marketing mix as opposed to the product. 
A) Companies must develop a standardized global strategy irrespective of where they are operating from. 
B) Companies prefer to perform all their processes in-house as it is more cost-effective than outsourcing. 
C) Manufacturing of a final product is frequently distributed throughout the world. 
D) Increased globalization calls for greater attention to promotional aspects of the marketing mix as opposed to the product.

Question 12

The process of making a computer program work in a second language is called ________ software.

Accepted Answer

A) virtualization 
B) collaborative filtering 
C) localizing 
D) enterprise 
A) virtualization 
B) collaborative filtering 
C) localizing 
D) enterprise

Question 13

The global economy has intensified rivalry by increasing product and vendor choices and by accelerating the flow of information about price, product, availability, and service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n)________ is a network of organizations and facilities that transforms raw materials into products delivered to customers.

Accepted Answer

A) organizational hierarchy 
B) flat organization 
C) organizational architecture 
D) supply chain 
A) organizational hierarchy 
B) flat organization 
C) organizational architecture 
D) supply chain

Question 15

The bullwhip effect is a phenomenon in which the variability in the size and timing of orders decreases at each stage up the supply chain, from customer to supplier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain how managing a global IS development project will involve challenges in the areas of time, quality, and costs.

Accepted Answer

The challenges posed while managing a gl

Question 17

The bullwhip effect ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is not related to erratic consumer demand 
B) forces distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers to carry smaller inventories than necessary 
C) increases the overall profitability of the supply chain 
D) can be eliminated by restricting access to consumer-demand information from the retailer to only a few participants in the supply chain 
A) is not related to erratic consumer demand 
B) forces distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers to carry smaller inventories than necessary 
C) increases the overall profitability of the supply chain 
D) can be eliminated by restricting access to consumer-demand information from the retailer to only a few participants in the supply chain

Question 18

Distributed database processing refers to the processing of multiple databases that reside in a single location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following components of an international IS is least affected by internationalization?

Accepted Answer

A) hardware 
B) people 
C) procedures 
D) data 
A) hardware 
B) people 
C) procedures 
D) data

Question 20

International organizations have more IS and IT assets, and those assets are exposed to more risk and greater uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Unlike business processes, information systems procedures need not reflect local cultural values and norms.

As long as there is an adequate data interface between two information systems that are in locations that are diverse in terms of business practices and language, they can operate independently, sharing data when necessary.

List the issues that need to be addressed when localizing a computer program.

Because an order processing functional system located in, say, the United States is independent of the manufacturing systems located in, say, Taiwan, it implies that ________.

International outsourcing is most advantageous ________.

Cross-functional, integrated systems, such as ERP, solve the problems of data isolation by integrating data into a database that provides a comprehensive and organization-wide view.However, this would require ________.

Technical and data safeguards change for international information systems.

If the distributed database divides the database into nonoverlapping segments, it is called a ________ database.

One of the challenges for international IS project management is that the development rates vary among cultures and countries, because ________.

To overcome challenges in international information systems, some organizations develop alternative versions of the system that support different processes in different countries.This results in ________.

Which of the following statements is true of the impact of globalization on value chains and business processes?

The process of making a computer program work in a second language is called ________ software.

The global economy has intensified rivalry by increasing product and vendor choices and by accelerating the flow of information about price, product, availability, and service.

A(n)________ is a network of organizations and facilities that transforms raw materials into products delivered to customers.

The bullwhip effect is a phenomenon in which the variability in the size and timing of orders decreases at each stage up the supply chain, from customer to supplier.

Explain how managing a global IS development project will involve challenges in the areas of time, quality, and costs.

The bullwhip effect ________.

Distributed database processing refers to the processing of multiple databases that reside in a single location.

Which of the following components of an international IS is least affected by internationalization?

International organizations have more IS and IT assets, and those assets are exposed to more risk and greater uncertainty.

The Importance of MIS

Collaboration Information Systems

Strategy and Information Systems

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Data Communication and the Cloud

Processes, Organizations, and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Development Processes

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

Filters

Exam 13: The International Dimension

Unlike business processes, information systems procedures need not reflect local cultural values and norms.

As long as there is an adequate data interface between two information systems that are in locations that are diverse in terms of business practices and language, they can operate independently, sharing data when necessary.

List the issues that need to be addressed when localizing a computer program.

Because an order processing functional system located in, say, the United States is independent of the manufacturing systems located in, say, Taiwan, it implies that ________.

International outsourcing is most advantageous ________.

Cross-functional, integrated systems, such as ERP, solve the problems of data isolation by integrating data into a database that provides a comprehensive and organization-wide view.However, this would require ________.

Technical and data safeguards change for international information systems.

If the distributed database divides the database into nonoverlapping segments, it is called a ________ database.

One of the challenges for international IS project management is that the development rates vary among cultures and countries, because ________.

To overcome challenges in international information systems, some organizations develop alternative versions of the system that support different processes in different countries.This results in ________.

Which of the following statements is true of the impact of globalization on value chains and business processes?

The process of making a computer program work in a second language is called ________ software.

The global economy has intensified rivalry by increasing product and vendor choices and by accelerating the flow of information about price, product, availability, and service.

A(n)________ is a network of organizations and facilities that transforms raw materials into products delivered to customers.

The bullwhip effect is a phenomenon in which the variability in the size and timing of orders decreases at each stage up the supply chain, from customer to supplier.

Explain how managing a global IS development project will involve challenges in the areas of time, quality, and costs.

The bullwhip effect ________.

Distributed database processing refers to the processing of multiple databases that reside in a single location.

Which of the following components of an international IS is least affected by internationalization?

International organizations have more IS and IT assets, and those assets are exposed to more risk and greater uncertainty.

The Importance of MIS

Collaboration Information Systems

Strategy and Information Systems

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Data Communication and the Cloud

Processes, Organizations, and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Development Processes

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

Filters