Exam 1: Information Systems in Global Business Today

In a(n) ________ perspective, the performance of a system is optimized when both the technology and the organization mutually adjust to one another until a satisfactory fit is obtained.

(Short Answer)

4.8/5

(36)

Question 61

Thomas Friedman's declaration that the world was now "flat" meant that

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(48)

Question 62

Which of the following constitutes an organizational element in the UPS tracking system described in the chapter?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(33)

Question 63

________ is known as the enormous volume of data generated by Internet activity, such as Web traffic and e-mail.

(Short Answer)

4.9/5

(37)

Question 64

What is the difference between information technology and information systems? Describe some of the functions of information systems.

(Essay)

4.9/5

(36)

Question 65

Which of the following would not be a complementary asset for a solar panel manufacturer?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(30)

Question 66

A firm that invests in a strong IS development team is making an investment in organizational complementary assets.

(True/False)

4.8/5

(33)

Question 67

The key elements of an organization are its structure, business processes, politics, culture, and ________.

(Short Answer)

4.8/5

(40)

Question 68

Which main business function is responsible for maintaining employee records?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(37)

Question 69

This chapter discusses how each organization has its own culture and sets of values shared by most of its members. What kind of shared values might you find at a law firm?

(Essay)

4.7/5

(43)

Question 70

The three main dimensions of information systems are management, organizations, and information technology.

(True/False)

4.7/5

(47)

Question 71

Which field of study focuses on both a behavioral and technical understanding of information systems?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(34)

Question 72

The field that deals with behavioral issues as well as technical issues surrounding the development, use, and impact of information systems used by managers and employees in the firm is called

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(33)

Question 73

An example of a business using information systems for customer and supplier intimacy is

(Multiple Choice)

4.7/5

(39)

Question 74

Order data for baseball tickets and bar code data are examples of

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(33)

Question 75

There is little variation in returns on IT investment across firms.

(True/False)

4.8/5

(33)

Question 76

An example of a business using information systems to create new products and services is

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(31)

Question 77

Laws and regulations creating fair, stable market environments are examples of complementary social assets required to optimize returns from IT investments.

(True/False)

4.9/5

(40)

Question 78

________ makes long-range strategic decisions about the firm's products and services.

(Short Answer)

4.8/5

(39)

Question 79

An example of an organizational complementary asset is

(Multiple Choice)

4.7/5

(41)

Question 80

Showing 61 - 80 of 90

In a(n) ________ perspective, the performance of a system is optimized when both the technology and the organization mutually adjust to one another until a satisfactory fit is obtained.

Thomas Friedman's declaration that the world was now "flat" meant that

Which of the following constitutes an organizational element in the UPS tracking system described in the chapter?

________ is known as the enormous volume of data generated by Internet activity, such as Web traffic and e-mail.

What is the difference between information technology and information systems? Describe some of the functions of information systems.

Which of the following would not be a complementary asset for a solar panel manufacturer?

A firm that invests in a strong IS development team is making an investment in organizational complementary assets.

The key elements of an organization are its structure, business processes, politics, culture, and ________.

Which main business function is responsible for maintaining employee records?

This chapter discusses how each organization has its own culture and sets of values shared by most of its members. What kind of shared values might you find at a law firm?

The three main dimensions of information systems are management, organizations, and information technology.

Which field of study focuses on both a behavioral and technical understanding of information systems?

The field that deals with behavioral issues as well as technical issues surrounding the development, use, and impact of information systems used by managers and employees in the firm is called

An example of a business using information systems for customer and supplier intimacy is

Order data for baseball tickets and bar code data are examples of

There is little variation in returns on IT investment across firms.

An example of a business using information systems to create new products and services is

Laws and regulations creating fair, stable market environments are examples of complementary social assets required to optimize returns from IT investments.

________ makes long-range strategic decisions about the firm's products and services.

An example of an organizational complementary asset is

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters