Question 1

What is the difference between structured and unstructured decisions? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Structured decisions are those where an

Question 2

An unstructured decision is one for which there is no agreed-on decision-making method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following tools facilitates asynchronous communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  videoconferencing 
B)  webinar 
C)  discussion forum 
D)  screen-sharing application 
A)  videoconferencing 
B)  webinar 
C)  discussion forum 
D)  screen-sharing application

Question 4

Margaret finds that calling all her senior supervisors and quality managers for a face-to-face meeting is not feasible. She arranges for a multiparty text chatting session involving all of them. This is an example of asynchronous communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ is a process that occurs when the collaboration tool limits, and sometimes even directs, user activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Document monitoring 
B)  Version control 
C)  Document tracking 
D)  Version management 
A)  Document monitoring 
B)  Version control 
C)  Document tracking 
D)  Version management

Question 6

Which of the following observations about the relationship between decision type and decision process is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managerial decisions tend to be highly structured, whereas operational decisions are unstructured. 
B)  The higher levels of decision making tend to be associated with unstructured decision processes. 
C)  Higher-level organizational decisions should be highly structured. 
D)  Need for collaboration is highly significant for lower-level, structured decisions. 
A)  Managerial decisions tend to be highly structured, whereas operational decisions are unstructured. 
B)  The higher levels of decision making tend to be associated with unstructured decision processes. 
C)  Higher-level organizational decisions should be highly structured. 
D)  Need for collaboration is highly significant for lower-level, structured decisions.

Question 7

The fundamental purpose of the starting phase of a project is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  accomplishing the project tasks effectively 
B)  determining tasks and dependencies 
C)  managing tasks and budgets of the project 
D)  setting the ground rules for the project and team 
A)  accomplishing the project tasks effectively 
B)  determining tasks and dependencies 
C)  managing tasks and budgets of the project 
D)  setting the ground rules for the project and team

Question 8

Project leaders have to take decisions on the allocation and utilization of materials and labor. Such decisions are called ________ decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  operational 
B)  top-level 
C)  managerial 
D)  strategic 
A)  operational 
B)  top-level 
C)  managerial 
D)  strategic

Question 9

Accountability and follow-up is seldom required for task management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The task lists of SharePoint are industrial-strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Are most strategic decisions unstructured? Give an example of an unstructured strategic decision.

Accepted Answer

Yes, most strategic decisions are unstru

Question 12

Which of the following questions is best answered through unstructured decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  How many overtime hours should be used to fill this order? 
B)  Should we continue to outsource our bookkeeping processes? 
C)  What is the acceptable defect ratio for this product? 
D)  When should the next batch be scheduled to reduce idle time? 
A)  How many overtime hours should be used to fill this order? 
B)  Should we continue to outsource our bookkeeping processes? 
C)  What is the acceptable defect ratio for this product? 
D)  When should the next batch be scheduled to reduce idle time?

Question 13

Managers assign project tasks to team members during the planning phase of project management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Richard Hackman's studies revealed that growth in team capability is a major criterion for judging team success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The decision about team members' roles and authorities is made during the ________ phase of a project.

Accepted Answer

A)  starting 
B)  planning 
C)  doing 
D)  evaluating 
A)  starting 
B)  planning 
C)  doing 
D)  evaluating

Question 16

Discussion forums ensure the simultaneous participation of the entire team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following alternatives for sharing content provides version control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft Office 
B)  WebApps 
C)  Google Docs 
D)  Microsoft SharePoint 
A)  Microsoft Office 
B)  WebApps 
C)  Google Docs 
D)  Microsoft SharePoint

Question 18

The facility manager of an insurance company makes decisions on the monthly purchase of office supplies. This is an example of an operational decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A group of programmers work separately to create modules and merge the modules later to build an application. This is an example of collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to Hackman's three criteria for team success, which of the following IS requirements will be categorized under the growth in team capability criterion?

Accepted Answer

A)  reward accomplishment 
B)  manage many versions of content 
C)  support intra-team training 
D)  create sense of importance 
A)  reward accomplishment 
B)  manage many versions of content 
C)  support intra-team training 
D)  create sense of importance

What is the difference between structured and unstructured decisions? Give an example of each.

An unstructured decision is one for which there is no agreed-on decision-making method.

Which of the following tools facilitates asynchronous communication?

Margaret finds that calling all her senior supervisors and quality managers for a face-to-face meeting is not feasible. She arranges for a multiparty text chatting session involving all of them. This is an example of asynchronous communication.

________ is a process that occurs when the collaboration tool limits, and sometimes even directs, user activity.

Which of the following observations about the relationship between decision type and decision process is true?

The fundamental purpose of the starting phase of a project is ________.

Project leaders have to take decisions on the allocation and utilization of materials and labor. Such decisions are called ________ decisions.

Accountability and follow-up is seldom required for task management.

The task lists of SharePoint are industrial-strength.

Are most strategic decisions unstructured? Give an example of an unstructured strategic decision.

Which of the following questions is best answered through unstructured decision making?

Managers assign project tasks to team members during the planning phase of project management.

Richard Hackman's studies revealed that growth in team capability is a major criterion for judging team success.

The decision about team members' roles and authorities is made during the ________ phase of a project.

Discussion forums ensure the simultaneous participation of the entire team.

Which of the following alternatives for sharing content provides version control?

The facility manager of an insurance company makes decisions on the monthly purchase of office supplies. This is an example of an operational decision.

A group of programmers work separately to create modules and merge the modules later to build an application. This is an example of collaboration.

According to Hackman's three criteria for team success, which of the following IS requirements will be categorized under the growth in team capability criterion?

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Exam 2: Business Processes, Information Systems, and Information

What is the difference between structured and unstructured decisions? Give an example of each.

An unstructured decision is one for which there is no agreed-on decision-making method.

Which of the following tools facilitates asynchronous communication?

Margaret finds that calling all her senior supervisors and quality managers for a face-to-face meeting is not feasible. She arranges for a multiparty text chatting session involving all of them. This is an example of asynchronous communication.

________ is a process that occurs when the collaboration tool limits, and sometimes even directs, user activity.

Which of the following observations about the relationship between decision type and decision process is true?

The fundamental purpose of the starting phase of a project is ________.

Project leaders have to take decisions on the allocation and utilization of materials and labor. Such decisions are called ________ decisions.

Accountability and follow-up is seldom required for task management.

The task lists of SharePoint are industrial-strength.

Are most strategic decisions unstructured? Give an example of an unstructured strategic decision.

Which of the following questions is best answered through unstructured decision making?

Managers assign project tasks to team members during the planning phase of project management.

Richard Hackman's studies revealed that growth in team capability is a major criterion for judging team success.

The decision about team members' roles and authorities is made during the ________ phase of a project.

Discussion forums ensure the simultaneous participation of the entire team.

Which of the following alternatives for sharing content provides version control?

The facility manager of an insurance company makes decisions on the monthly purchase of office supplies. This is an example of an operational decision.

A group of programmers work separately to create modules and merge the modules later to build an application. This is an example of collaboration.

According to Hackman's three criteria for team success, which of the following IS requirements will be categorized under the growth in team capability criterion?

The Importance of MIS

Organizational Strategy, Information Systems, and Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

The Cloud

Organizations and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Information Systems Security

Information Systems Management

Information Systems Development

The International Dimension

Filters