Question 1

In networked systems

Accepted Answer

A)  development occurs at the home base and operations are handed over to autonomous units in foreign locations. 
B)  each foreign unit designs its own unique solutions and systems. 
C)  systems development and operations occur in an integrated and coordinated fashion across all units. 
D)  foreign units design the solutions and systems used at the domestic home base. 
A)  development occurs at the home base and operations are handed over to autonomous units in foreign locations. 
B)  each foreign unit designs its own unique solutions and systems. 
C)  systems development and operations occur in an integrated and coordinated fashion across all units. 
D)  foreign units design the solutions and systems used at the domestic home base.

Question 2

A(n) ________ is formed by consumers around the world who are interested in consuming similar products that are culturally approved.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is formed by consumers around...

Question 3

The European Union Data Protection Directive restricts the flow of any information to countries that do not meet strict European laws on personal information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The growth of powerful communications technologies and the emergence of world cultures create the condition for global markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In terms of global business strategy and structure, a multinational company will use a policy of

Accepted Answer

A)  mixed sales and marketing, with centralized production, accounting, human resources, and strategic management. 
B)  centralized production, accounting, marketing, human resources, with strategic management. 
C)  dispersed production, accounting, human resources, with centralized strategic management, and marketing. 
D)  dispersed production and marketing, with centralized accounting and strategic management. 
A)  mixed sales and marketing, with centralized production, accounting, human resources, and strategic management. 
B)  centralized production, accounting, marketing, human resources, with strategic management. 
C)  dispersed production, accounting, human resources, with centralized strategic management, and marketing. 
D)  dispersed production and marketing, with centralized accounting and strategic management.

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the principal problems of international networks?

Accepted Answer

A)  network capacity 
B)  poor quality of international service 
C)  network standards 
D)  regulatory constraints 
A)  network capacity 
B)  poor quality of international service 
C)  network standards 
D)  regulatory constraints

Question 7

How does the Internet benefit the development of a global information system? Should all global systems be based on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

The Internet allows anyone connected to

Question 8

Two of the management challenges in developing global systems are listed in your text as

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) managing the privacy concerns of different countries and (2) coordinating applications development. 
B)  (1) creating a financial structure that will operate internationally and (2) managing the privacy concerns of different countries. 
C)  (1) agreeing on common user requirements and (2) managing the privacy concerns of different countries. 
D)  (1) coordinating software releases and (2) introducing changes in business processes. 
A)  (1) managing the privacy concerns of different countries and (2) coordinating applications development. 
B)  (1) creating a financial structure that will operate internationally and (2) managing the privacy concerns of different countries. 
C)  (1) agreeing on common user requirements and (2) managing the privacy concerns of different countries. 
D)  (1) coordinating software releases and (2) introducing changes in business processes.

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the three kinds of organizational governance used by global companies?

Accepted Answer

A)  centralized 
B)  decentralized 
C)  coordinated 
D)  localized 
A)  centralized 
B)  decentralized 
C)  coordinated 
D)  localized

Question 10

How do cultural, legal, political, and social expectations affect global business?

Accepted Answer

At a cultural level, particularism in al

Question 11

The collapse of the Eastern block has speeded the growth of a world culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To avoid the cost and uncertainty of moving information across national boundaries, most multinational firms have developed information systems within each European country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the main organizational issues facing firms who are seeking to globalize?

Accepted Answer

A)  choosing a global strategy 
B)  organizing the global business structure 
C)  organizing the systems management 
D)  defining the global environment 
A)  choosing a global strategy 
B)  organizing the global business structure 
C)  organizing the systems management 
D)  defining the global environment

Question 14

Global business drivers can be divided into two groups: general cultural factors and specific business factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Japanese consumers who only want to purchase products made in Japan are an example of cultural ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Japanese consumers who only want to purchase...

Question 16

Domestic exporters typically have highly ________ systems.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Globalization means that companies can be less concerned with the laws governing the movement of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which systems are worth sharing on a transnational basis, from a cost and feasibility point of view?

Accepted Answer

A)  only systems that support functions that are absolutely critical to the organization 
B)  core systems and worthwhile provincial systems 
C)  core systems and any financial systems that can be easily integrated with each other 
D)  financial and accounting systems 
A)  only systems that support functions that are absolutely critical to the organization 
B)  core systems and worthwhile provincial systems 
C)  core systems and any financial systems that can be easily integrated with each other 
D)  financial and accounting systems

Question 19

The chapter outlines three steps in developing an effective global system solution. Which of the following is not one of these steps?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify outdated legacy systems to be replaced. 
B)  Identify the core systems to coordinate centrally. 
C)  Choose a developmental approach: incremental, evolutionary, or other. 
D)  Define the core business processes. 
A)  Identify outdated legacy systems to be replaced. 
B)  Identify the core systems to coordinate centrally. 
C)  Choose a developmental approach: incremental, evolutionary, or other. 
D)  Define the core business processes.

Question 20

List at least four difficult problems for management in the development of the international information system. Which do you see as the most problematic, and why?

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary, but should in

In networked systems

A(n) ________ is formed by consumers around the world who are interested in consuming similar products that are culturally approved.

The European Union Data Protection Directive restricts the flow of any information to countries that do not meet strict European laws on personal information.

The growth of powerful communications technologies and the emergence of world cultures create the condition for global markets.

In terms of global business strategy and structure, a multinational company will use a policy of

Which of the following is not one of the principal problems of international networks?

How does the Internet benefit the development of a global information system? Should all global systems be based on the Internet?

Two of the management challenges in developing global systems are listed in your text as

Which of the following is not one of the three kinds of organizational governance used by global companies?

How do cultural, legal, political, and social expectations affect global business?

The collapse of the Eastern block has speeded the growth of a world culture.

To avoid the cost and uncertainty of moving information across national boundaries, most multinational firms have developed information systems within each European country.

Which of the following is not one of the main organizational issues facing firms who are seeking to globalize?

Global business drivers can be divided into two groups: general cultural factors and specific business factors.

Japanese consumers who only want to purchase products made in Japan are an example of cultural ________.

Domestic exporters typically have highly ________ systems.

Globalization means that companies can be less concerned with the laws governing the movement of information.

Which systems are worth sharing on a transnational basis, from a cost and feasibility point of view?

The chapter outlines three steps in developing an effective global system solution. Which of the following is not one of these steps?

List at least four difficult problems for management in the development of the international information system. Which do you see as the most problematic, and why?

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

In networked systems

A(n) ________ is formed by consumers around the world who are interested in consuming similar products that are culturally approved.

The European Union Data Protection Directive restricts the flow of any information to countries that do not meet strict European laws on personal information.

The growth of powerful communications technologies and the emergence of world cultures create the condition for global markets.

In terms of global business strategy and structure, a multinational company will use a policy of

Which of the following is not one of the principal problems of international networks?

How does the Internet benefit the development of a global information system? Should all global systems be based on the Internet?

Two of the management challenges in developing global systems are listed in your text as

Which of the following is not one of the three kinds of organizational governance used by global companies?

How do cultural, legal, political, and social expectations affect global business?

The collapse of the Eastern block has speeded the growth of a world culture.

To avoid the cost and uncertainty of moving information across national boundaries, most multinational firms have developed information systems within each European country.

Which of the following is not one of the main organizational issues facing firms who are seeking to globalize?

Global business drivers can be divided into two groups: general cultural factors and specific business factors.

Japanese consumers who only want to purchase products made in Japan are an example of cultural ________.

Domestic exporters typically have highly ________ systems.

Globalization means that companies can be less concerned with the laws governing the movement of information.

Which systems are worth sharing on a transnational basis, from a cost and feasibility point of view?

The chapter outlines three steps in developing an effective global system solution. Which of the following is not one of these steps?

List at least four difficult problems for management in the development of the international information system. Which do you see as the most problematic, and why?

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