Question 1

Global systems allow fixed costs to be amortized over a much smaller customer base.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

With the growth of the Internet and reliable phone networks, skilled consultants are readily available to companies operating in global markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What are the organizational principles a company should follow to develop a global company and its information systems support structure? Do you agree? Would you change these principles, or add others? Support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary, but should include an understanding of the following three principles. (1) Organized value-adding activities along lines of comparative advantage. (2) Develop and operate systems units at each level of corporate activity -regional, national, an international. (3) Establish at world headquarters a single office responsible for development of international systems, a global chief information officer position.

Question 4

Which types of systems are widely used by manufacturing and distribution firms to connect to suppliers on a global basis?

Accepted Answer

A)  TPS systems 
B)  EDI systems 
C)  CRM systems 
D)  none of the above 
A)  TPS systems 
B)  EDI systems 
C)  CRM systems 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

In relation to global systems building, the Internet

Accepted Answer

A)  allows the seamless flow of information through the enterprise. 
B)  affords local groups stable broadband access. 
C)  has reduced some networking problems. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  allows the seamless flow of information through the enterprise. 
B)  affords local groups stable broadband access. 
C)  has reduced some networking problems. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the primary types of system configuration discussed in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralized 
B)  duplicated 
C)  coordinated 
D)  networked 
A)  decentralized 
B)  duplicated 
C)  coordinated 
D)  networked

Question 7

The network systems structure is the most visible in ________ services.

Accepted Answer

A)  production 
B)  financial 
C)  marketing 
D)  software design 
A)  production 
B)  financial 
C)  marketing 
D)  software design

Question 8

A global firm can develop transnational centers of excellence as an effective technique to

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure connectivity between regional systems. 
B)  encourage user support of global systems. 
C)  effectively identify global business processes. 
D)  develop a merit-based hierarchy among regional groups. 
A)  ensure connectivity between regional systems. 
B)  encourage user support of global systems. 
C)  effectively identify global business processes. 
D)  develop a merit-based hierarchy among regional groups.

Question 9

What are the four specific types of business challenges to global business systems? Which one do you think will be easiest to solve? Why?

Accepted Answer

• Standards: Different EDI, e-mail, tele

Question 10

German companies

Accepted Answer

A)  do not recognize the profit until the project is completely finished and they have been paid. 
B)  recognize profits before the project is finished. 
C)  recognize profits when the project is initialized. 
D)  do not recognize the profits until they have been formally audited. 
A)  do not recognize the profit until the project is completely finished and they have been paid. 
B)  recognize profits before the project is finished. 
C)  recognize profits when the project is initialized. 
D)  do not recognize the profits until they have been formally audited.

Question 11

The way to identify core business processes is to conduct a

Accepted Answer

A)  cost-benefit analysis. 
B)  work-flow analysis. 
C)  business process analysis. 
D)  feasibility analysis. 
A)  cost-benefit analysis. 
B)  work-flow analysis. 
C)  business process analysis. 
D)  feasibility analysis.

Question 12

A critical necessity for ensuring the integration of local systems into a global system is

Accepted Answer

A)  adherence to data and technical standards. 
B)  use of standard hardware at the local level. 
C)  use of standard user software at the local level. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  adherence to data and technical standards. 
B)  use of standard hardware at the local level. 
C)  use of standard user software at the local level. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 13

The movement of information across international boundaries is called ________.

Accepted Answer

transborde

Question 14

Multinational companies tend to have ________ systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  duplicated 
B)  centralized 
C)  networked 
D)  decentralized 
A)  duplicated 
B)  centralized 
C)  networked 
D)  decentralized

Question 15

Accounting practices can vary significantly from country to country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the four main global strategies that form the basis for global firms' organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

The domestic exporter strategy is charac

Question 17

A(n) international information systems ________ consists of the basic information systems required by organizations to coordinate worldwide trade and other activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) international information systems ________ consists of...

Question 18

The global ________ created by television, the Internet, and other globally shared media permits different peoples around the world to develop common expectations and values.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The global ________ created by television, the...

Question 19

Logically related tasks to produce specific business results best defines

Accepted Answer

A)  information systems. 
B)  business processes. 
C)  SOPs. 
D)  core competencies. 
A)  information systems. 
B)  business processes. 
C)  SOPs. 
D)  core competencies.

Question 20

European countries have very strict laws concerning transborder data flows and privacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Global systems allow fixed costs to be amortized over a much smaller customer base.

With the growth of the Internet and reliable phone networks, skilled consultants are readily available to companies operating in global markets.

What are the organizational principles a company should follow to develop a global company and its information systems support structure? Do you agree? Would you change these principles, or add others? Support your answer.

Which types of systems are widely used by manufacturing and distribution firms to connect to suppliers on a global basis?

In relation to global systems building, the Internet

Which of the following is not one of the primary types of system configuration discussed in the chapter?

The network systems structure is the most visible in ________ services.

A global firm can develop transnational centers of excellence as an effective technique to

What are the four specific types of business challenges to global business systems? Which one do you think will be easiest to solve? Why?

German companies

The way to identify core business processes is to conduct a

A critical necessity for ensuring the integration of local systems into a global system is

The movement of information across international boundaries is called ________.

Multinational companies tend to have ________ systems.

Accounting practices can vary significantly from country to country.

Describe the four main global strategies that form the basis for global firms' organizational structure.

A(n) international information systems ________ consists of the basic information systems required by organizations to coordinate worldwide trade and other activities.

The global ________ created by television, the Internet, and other globally shared media permits different peoples around the world to develop common expectations and values.

Logically related tasks to produce specific business results best defines

European countries have very strict laws concerning transborder data flows and privacy.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

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:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Filters

Exam 15: Managing Global Systems

Global systems allow fixed costs to be amortized over a much smaller customer base.

With the growth of the Internet and reliable phone networks, skilled consultants are readily available to companies operating in global markets.

What are the organizational principles a company should follow to develop a global company and its information systems support structure? Do you agree? Would you change these principles, or add others? Support your answer.

Which types of systems are widely used by manufacturing and distribution firms to connect to suppliers on a global basis?

In relation to global systems building, the Internet

Which of the following is not one of the primary types of system configuration discussed in the chapter?

The network systems structure is the most visible in ________ services.

A global firm can develop transnational centers of excellence as an effective technique to

What are the four specific types of business challenges to global business systems? Which one do you think will be easiest to solve? Why?

German companies

The way to identify core business processes is to conduct a

A critical necessity for ensuring the integration of local systems into a global system is

The movement of information across international boundaries is called ________.

Multinational companies tend to have ________ systems.

Accounting practices can vary significantly from country to country.

Describe the four main global strategies that form the basis for global firms' organizational structure.

A(n) international information systems ________ consists of the basic information systems required by organizations to coordinate worldwide trade and other activities.

The global ________ created by television, the Internet, and other globally shared media permits different peoples around the world to develop common expectations and values.

Logically related tasks to produce specific business results best defines

European countries have very strict laws concerning transborder data flows and privacy.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

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:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Filters