Question 1

With a network structure, most activities are outsourced, so that different companies perform the various functions needed by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

An important aspect of the EIS is supply chain, which means managing the sequence of suppliers and purchasers covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Describe how interorganizational relationships can be affected by technology in business today.

Accepted Answer

Interorganizational relationships can be greatly affected by technology in business today. With the advancement of communication and collaboration tools, organizations are able to connect and work together more efficiently and effectively. Technology allows for real-time communication, file sharing, and project management, which can streamline processes and improve productivity in interorganizational relationships.

Additionally, technology has enabled the development of supply chain management systems, allowing organizations to better coordinate and integrate their operations with suppliers and partners. This can lead to improved inventory management, reduced lead times, and overall cost savings.

Furthermore, the use of data analytics and business intelligence tools has allowed organizations to gain deeper insights into their interorganizational relationships. By analyzing data on performance, transactions, and customer interactions, businesses can make more informed decisions and identify areas for improvement in their partnerships.

Overall, technology has revolutionized the way organizations collaborate and interact with each other, leading to more efficient and productive interorganizational relationships in today's business world.

Question 4

The ____ helps managers focus on the key strategic measures that define the success of a particular organization over time and communicate them clearly through the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  networking 
B)  data warehousing 
C)  EDI 
D)  balanced scorecard 
A)  networking 
B)  data warehousing 
C)  EDI 
D)  balanced scorecard

Question 5

The balanced scorecard is an information system used for making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the ERP systems.

Accepted Answer

ERP systems, or Enterprise Resource Plan

Question 7

Transaction processing systems facilitates decision making at the highest levels of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is "knowledge" and "knowledge management?"

Accepted Answer

Knowledge refers to the understanding, a

Question 9

Information reporting systems are designed for non-managerial and non-supervisory personnel to have access to basic information on the status of product orders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Today, most companies with intranets have moved their management information systems, executive information systems, and so forth over to the intranet so they can easily be accessed by anyone who needs them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A strategy map provides a visual representation of the key drivers of an organization's success and shows how specific outcomes in each area are linked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Take a position relative to this statement: "The more data a manager has, the better his or her decision making will be. The more, the better!" Defend your position.

Accepted Answer

I disagree with the statement that "the

Question 13

Realizing that managers spend about 80 percent of their time exchanging information, develop and defend your own theory or strategy for managing knowledge.

Accepted Answer

My theory for managing knowledge is to p

Question 14

Explicit knowledge includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  investing time at meetings in the sharing of stories and learning of histories. 
B)  a strong "feel" for the corporate culture. 
C)  development of a electronic document system that codifies, stores, disseminates, and allows reuse of knowledge. 
D)  channeling individual expertise to provide creative advice on problem solving. 
A)  investing time at meetings in the sharing of stories and learning of histories. 
B)  a strong "feel" for the corporate culture. 
C)  development of a electronic document system that codifies, stores, disseminates, and allows reuse of knowledge. 
D)  channeling individual expertise to provide creative advice on problem solving.

Question 15

Tacit knowledge is formal, systematic knowledge that can be written down and passed on to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____ can create a level of cooperation not previously imaginable if managers approach the practice with an attitude of trust and partnership.

Accepted Answer

A)  Enterprise integration 
B)  Networking 
C)  Knowledge management 
D)  TPS 
A)  Enterprise integration 
B)  Networking 
C)  Knowledge management 
D)  TPS

Question 17

Contrast the two approaches for explicit knowledge management against two approaches for tacit knowledge management.

Accepted Answer

Explicit knowledge management focuses on

Question 18

The executive control system is a comprehensive management control system that balances traditional financial measures with operational measures relating to a company's critical success factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a management control system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statistical reports 
B)  Quality control system 
C)  Discipline policies 
D)  Reward system 
A)  Statistical reports 
B)  Quality control system 
C)  Discipline policies 
D)  Reward system

Question 20

Which of the following is not a step of a simplified feedback control model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take corrective action as needed 
B)  Establish standards of performance 
C)  Measure actual performance and compare to standards 
D)  Set organizational mission and vision 
A)  Take corrective action as needed 
B)  Establish standards of performance 
C)  Measure actual performance and compare to standards 
D)  Set organizational mission and vision

With a network structure, most activities are outsourced, so that different companies perform the various functions needed by the organization.

An important aspect of the EIS is supply chain, which means managing the sequence of suppliers and purchasers covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers.

Describe how interorganizational relationships can be affected by technology in business today.

The ____ helps managers focus on the key strategic measures that define the success of a particular organization over time and communicate them clearly through the organization.

The balanced scorecard is an information system used for making decisions.

Describe the ERP systems.

Transaction processing systems facilitates decision making at the highest levels of management.

What is "knowledge" and "knowledge management?"

Information reporting systems are designed for non-managerial and non-supervisory personnel to have access to basic information on the status of product orders.

Today, most companies with intranets have moved their management information systems, executive information systems, and so forth over to the intranet so they can easily be accessed by anyone who needs them.

A strategy map provides a visual representation of the key drivers of an organization's success and shows how specific outcomes in each area are linked.

Take a position relative to this statement: "The more data a manager has, the better his or her decision making will be. The more, the better!" Defend your position.

Realizing that managers spend about 80 percent of their time exchanging information, develop and defend your own theory or strategy for managing knowledge.

Explicit knowledge includes:

Tacit knowledge is formal, systematic knowledge that can be written down and passed on to others.

____ can create a level of cooperation not previously imaginable if managers approach the practice with an attitude of trust and partnership.

Contrast the two approaches for explicit knowledge management against two approaches for tacit knowledge management.

The executive control system is a comprehensive management control system that balances traditional financial measures with operational measures relating to a company's critical success factors.

Which of the following is not a management control system?

Which of the following is not a step of a simplified feedback control model?

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision Making Processes

Conflict, Power, and Politics

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Exam 8: Using It for Coordination and Control

With a network structure, most activities are outsourced, so that different companies perform the various functions needed by the organization.

An important aspect of the EIS is supply chain, which means managing the sequence of suppliers and purchasers covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers.

Describe how interorganizational relationships can be affected by technology in business today.

The ____ helps managers focus on the key strategic measures that define the success of a particular organization over time and communicate them clearly through the organization.

The balanced scorecard is an information system used for making decisions.

Describe the ERP systems.

Transaction processing systems facilitates decision making at the highest levels of management.

What is "knowledge" and "knowledge management?"

Information reporting systems are designed for non-managerial and non-supervisory personnel to have access to basic information on the status of product orders.

Today, most companies with intranets have moved their management information systems, executive information systems, and so forth over to the intranet so they can easily be accessed by anyone who needs them.

A strategy map provides a visual representation of the key drivers of an organization's success and shows how specific outcomes in each area are linked.

Take a position relative to this statement: "The more data a manager has, the better his or her decision making will be. The more, the better!" Defend your position.

Realizing that managers spend about 80 percent of their time exchanging information, develop and defend your own theory or strategy for managing knowledge.

Explicit knowledge includes:

Tacit knowledge is formal, systematic knowledge that can be written down and passed on to others.

____ can create a level of cooperation not previously imaginable if managers approach the practice with an attitude of trust and partnership.

Contrast the two approaches for explicit knowledge management against two approaches for tacit knowledge management.

The executive control system is a comprehensive management control system that balances traditional financial measures with operational measures relating to a company's critical success factors.

Which of the following is not a management control system?

Which of the following is not a step of a simplified feedback control model?

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision Making Processes

Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters