Question 1

Critical feedback undermines collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An organization becomes a cost leader by providing products at the highest prices in the industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Even if one is not technically qualified, one is still required to take an active role in specifying process, system, and information requirements and in helping manage development projects to create or adapt them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

It is difficult to calculate the margin of supporting activities because the specific value added by supporting activities is difficult to know.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Miguel proposes a new design idea for an automobile to his boss. He illustrates the model through a presentation and describes how the firm could profit from it and how it meets customers' needs. Which of Reich's four critical skills is Miguel exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  abstraction 
B)  systems thinking 
C)  collaboration 
D)  process orientation 
A)  abstraction 
B)  systems thinking 
C)  collaboration 
D)  process orientation

Question 6

Explain the meaning of value chain linkages with the help of an example.

Accepted Answer

Porter's model of business activities in

Question 7

MIS exists to help people who work in a business to achieve the strategies of that business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For a fast food chain, McDonalds, Burger King, and Wendy's would be categorized under which of the following forces in Porter's model?

Accepted Answer

A)  competition from existing rivals 
B)  bargaining power of customers 
C)  bargaining power of suppliers 
D)  competition from new competitors 
A)  competition from existing rivals 
B)  bargaining power of customers 
C)  bargaining power of suppliers 
D)  competition from new competitors

Question 9

Manufacturing systems use linkages to reduce inventory costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a nonroutine cognitive skill that would provide one with job security?

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract reasoning 
B)  tax accounting 
C)  communication skills 
D)  computer knowledge 
A)  abstract reasoning 
B)  tax accounting 
C)  communication skills 
D)  computer knowledge

Question 11

What are processes, information systems, and information?

Accepted Answer

A process, or as it is sometimes called,

Question 12

Explain the meaning of collaboration and experimentation with the help of examples.

Accepted Answer

Effective collaboration isn't about bein

Question 13

Which activity of the value chain includes ordering and receiving raw materials for manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

A)  inbound logistics 
B)  operations/manufacturing 
C)  outbound logistics 
D)  marketing 
A)  inbound logistics 
B)  operations/manufacturing 
C)  outbound logistics 
D)  marketing

Question 14

Value chains do not exist in service-oriented companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Inbound logistics involves receiving, storing, and disseminating inputs to the product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As a candidate at a job interview for a video and graphic designer, Steve is asked to create a design using Corel VideoStudio X3, a relatively new software which Steve is not familiar with. Which of the following skills is the interviewer trying to test?

Accepted Answer

A)  systems thinking 
B)  abstract reasoning 
C)  collaboration 
D)  ability to experiment 
A)  systems thinking 
B)  abstract reasoning 
C)  collaboration 
D)  ability to experiment

Question 17

In the value chain, the primary activity of sales and marketing is the collection, storage, and physical distribution of products to buyers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is abstract reasoning and systems thinking? Give an example for each.

Accepted Answer

Abstract reasoning is the ability to mak

Question 19

An apparel company that focuses on high-end customers is following an industry-wide differentiation strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

MIS is defined as the management and use of processes, information systems, and information to help organizations achieve their strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Critical feedback undermines collaboration.

An organization becomes a cost leader by providing products at the highest prices in the industry.

Even if one is not technically qualified, one is still required to take an active role in specifying process, system, and information requirements and in helping manage development projects to create or adapt them.

It is difficult to calculate the margin of supporting activities because the specific value added by supporting activities is difficult to know.

Miguel proposes a new design idea for an automobile to his boss. He illustrates the model through a presentation and describes how the firm could profit from it and how it meets customers' needs. Which of Reich's four critical skills is Miguel exhibiting?

Explain the meaning of value chain linkages with the help of an example.

MIS exists to help people who work in a business to achieve the strategies of that business.

For a fast food chain, McDonalds, Burger King, and Wendy's would be categorized under which of the following forces in Porter's model?

Manufacturing systems use linkages to reduce inventory costs.

Which of the following is a nonroutine cognitive skill that would provide one with job security?

What are processes, information systems, and information?

Explain the meaning of collaboration and experimentation with the help of examples.

Which activity of the value chain includes ordering and receiving raw materials for manufacturing?

Value chains do not exist in service-oriented companies.

Inbound logistics involves receiving, storing, and disseminating inputs to the product.

As a candidate at a job interview for a video and graphic designer, Steve is asked to create a design using Corel VideoStudio X3, a relatively new software which Steve is not familiar with. Which of the following skills is the interviewer trying to test?

In the value chain, the primary activity of sales and marketing is the collection, storage, and physical distribution of products to buyers.

What is abstract reasoning and systems thinking? Give an example for each.

An apparel company that focuses on high-end customers is following an industry-wide differentiation strategy.

MIS is defined as the management and use of processes, information systems, and information to help organizations achieve their strategies.

Business Processes, Information Systems, and Information

Hardware, Software, and Networks

Database Processing

Using IS to Improve Processes

Supporting Processes with ERP Systems

Supporting the Procurement Process with SAP

Supporting the Sales Process with SAP

Collaboration Processes and Information Systems

The Impact of Web 2.0 and Social Media on Business Processes

Business Intelligence

MIS Management Processes: Process Management, Systems Development, and Security

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Exam 1: Introduction to MIS

Critical feedback undermines collaboration.

An organization becomes a cost leader by providing products at the highest prices in the industry.

Even if one is not technically qualified, one is still required to take an active role in specifying process, system, and information requirements and in helping manage development projects to create or adapt them.

It is difficult to calculate the margin of supporting activities because the specific value added by supporting activities is difficult to know.

Miguel proposes a new design idea for an automobile to his boss. He illustrates the model through a presentation and describes how the firm could profit from it and how it meets customers' needs. Which of Reich's four critical skills is Miguel exhibiting?

Explain the meaning of value chain linkages with the help of an example.

MIS exists to help people who work in a business to achieve the strategies of that business.

For a fast food chain, McDonalds, Burger King, and Wendy's would be categorized under which of the following forces in Porter's model?

Manufacturing systems use linkages to reduce inventory costs.

Which of the following is a nonroutine cognitive skill that would provide one with job security?

What are processes, information systems, and information?

Explain the meaning of collaboration and experimentation with the help of examples.

Which activity of the value chain includes ordering and receiving raw materials for manufacturing?

Value chains do not exist in service-oriented companies.

Inbound logistics involves receiving, storing, and disseminating inputs to the product.

As a candidate at a job interview for a video and graphic designer, Steve is asked to create a design using Corel VideoStudio X3, a relatively new software which Steve is not familiar with. Which of the following skills is the interviewer trying to test?

In the value chain, the primary activity of sales and marketing is the collection, storage, and physical distribution of products to buyers.

What is abstract reasoning and systems thinking? Give an example for each.

An apparel company that focuses on high-end customers is following an industry-wide differentiation strategy.

MIS is defined as the management and use of processes, information systems, and information to help organizations achieve their strategies.

Business Processes, Information Systems, and Information

Hardware, Software, and Networks

Database Processing

Using IS to Improve Processes

Supporting Processes with ERP Systems

Supporting the Procurement Process with SAP

Supporting the Sales Process with SAP

Collaboration Processes and Information Systems

The Impact of Web 2.0 and Social Media on Business Processes

Business Intelligence

MIS Management Processes: Process Management, Systems Development, and Security

Filters