Question 1

________ is defined as the extent to which your authority is accepted on grounds of competence, vision, or other qualities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is defined as the extent to...

Question 2

Which of the following is not a specific challenge to global business system?

Accepted Answer

A)  shortages of skilled consultants 
B)  language differences 
C)  different telecommunication standards 
D)  different data transfer speeds 
A)  shortages of skilled consultants 
B)  language differences 
C)  different telecommunication standards 
D)  different data transfer speeds

Question 3

Private networks may not provide the same level of quick and predictable response as VPNs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Micromarketing describes the direct marketing of products to individuals rather than groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One major telecommunications challenge in an international setting is making data flow seamlessly across networks shaped by disparate national standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ability of global systems to optimize the use of corporate funds over a much larger capital base means that

Accepted Answer

A)  capital in a surplus region can be moved efficiently to expand production of capital-starved regions. 
B)  capital costs can be accounted or spread over a larger base of constituents. 
C)  costs can be amortized over a larger customer base. 
D)  value chains can be synchronized more effectively. 
A)  capital in a surplus region can be moved efficiently to expand production of capital-starved regions. 
B)  capital costs can be accounted or spread over a larger base of constituents. 
C)  costs can be amortized over a larger customer base. 
D)  value chains can be synchronized more effectively.

Question 7

What options does a company have for providing international connectivity?

Accepted Answer

They can build their own inter

Question 8

What steps do the authors recommend be taken to develop an international information systems architecture?

Accepted Answer

• Begin by developing an understanding o

Question 9

Sixty-eight percent of the world's mobile phone subscriptions are in

Accepted Answer

A)  developing countries. 
B)  Europe. 
C)  the United States. 
D)  the United States and Canada. 
A)  developing countries. 
B)  Europe. 
C)  the United States. 
D)  the United States and Canada.

Question 10

As a firm moves from local option systems to regional and global systems

Accepted Answer

A)  agency costs increase. 
B)  coordination costs decrease. 
C)  transaction costs increase. 
D)  both transaction and agency costs increase. 
A)  agency costs increase. 
B)  coordination costs decrease. 
C)  transaction costs increase. 
D)  both transaction and agency costs increase.

Question 11

At the cultural level, differences among cultures produce differences in social expectations, politics, and legal rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In terms of global business strategy and structure, a domestic exporter will use a policy of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

To avoid the cost and uncertainty of moving information across national boundaries, most multinational firms

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain a master database at their head offices. 
B)  develop a master system that meets the standards of all the countries concerned. 
C)  use microwave satellite transmission to move data. 
D)  develop separate systems within each country. 
A)  maintain a master database at their head offices. 
B)  develop a master system that meets the standards of all the countries concerned. 
C)  use microwave satellite transmission to move data. 
D)  develop separate systems within each country.

Question 14

Which of the following restricts the flow of personal information to countries that do not meet strict European information laws on personal information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Free Trade Agreement 
B)  European Union Data Protection Directive 
C)  United Nations Privacy Act 
D)  European Transborder Data Flow Act 
A)  Free Trade Agreement 
B)  European Union Data Protection Directive 
C)  United Nations Privacy Act 
D)  European Transborder Data Flow Act

Question 15

________ is defined as bringing the opposing local organization groups into the process of designing and implementing an information systems solution without giving up control over the direction and nature of the change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is defined as bringing the opposing...

Question 16

________ firms have no single national headquarters but have many regional headquarters and perhaps a world headquarters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ firms have no single national headquarters...

Question 17

Based on your reading of the chapter, why should companies avoid creating an all-encompassing, new global system when moving towards global operations?

Accepted Answer

A)  These may fail due to lack of visibility. 
B)  It is difficult to quantify and explain the benefits of information systems that are that large. 
C)  "Grand design" approaches typically fail to identify centers of excellence. 
D)  Opposition is strengthened because of requirements for huge resources. 
A)  These may fail due to lack of visibility. 
B)  It is difficult to quantify and explain the benefits of information systems that are that large. 
C)  "Grand design" approaches typically fail to identify centers of excellence. 
D)  Opposition is strengthened because of requirements for huge resources.

Question 18

In centralized 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)  systems development and operations occur totally 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)  systems development and operations occur totally at the domestic home base.

Question 19

There are two global organization options: management is either centralized in the home country or distributed to local, foreign centers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A powerful strategic advantage for a globalized firm is lowered cost factors in production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

________ is defined as the extent to which your authority is accepted on grounds of competence, vision, or other qualities.

Which of the following is not a specific challenge to global business system?

Private networks may not provide the same level of quick and predictable response as VPNs.

Micromarketing describes the direct marketing of products to individuals rather than groups.

One major telecommunications challenge in an international setting is making data flow seamlessly across networks shaped by disparate national standards.

The ability of global systems to optimize the use of corporate funds over a much larger capital base means that

What options does a company have for providing international connectivity?

What steps do the authors recommend be taken to develop an international information systems architecture?

Sixty-eight percent of the world's mobile phone subscriptions are in

As a firm moves from local option systems to regional and global systems

At the cultural level, differences among cultures produce differences in social expectations, politics, and legal rules.

In terms of global business strategy and structure, a domestic exporter will use a policy of

To avoid the cost and uncertainty of moving information across national boundaries, most multinational firms

Which of the following restricts the flow of personal information to countries that do not meet strict European information laws on personal information?

________ is defined as bringing the opposing local organization groups into the process of designing and implementing an information systems solution without giving up control over the direction and nature of the change.

________ firms have no single national headquarters but have many regional headquarters and perhaps a world headquarters.

Based on your reading of the chapter, why should companies avoid creating an all-encompassing, new global system when moving towards global operations?

In centralized systems

There are two global organization options: management is either centralized in the home country or distributed to local, foreign centers.

A powerful strategic advantage for a globalized firm is lowered cost factors in production.

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

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Exam 15: Managing Global Systems

________ is defined as the extent to which your authority is accepted on grounds of competence, vision, or other qualities.

Which of the following is not a specific challenge to global business system?

Private networks may not provide the same level of quick and predictable response as VPNs.

Micromarketing describes the direct marketing of products to individuals rather than groups.

One major telecommunications challenge in an international setting is making data flow seamlessly across networks shaped by disparate national standards.

The ability of global systems to optimize the use of corporate funds over a much larger capital base means that

What options does a company have for providing international connectivity?

What steps do the authors recommend be taken to develop an international information systems architecture?

Sixty-eight percent of the world's mobile phone subscriptions are in

As a firm moves from local option systems to regional and global systems

At the cultural level, differences among cultures produce differences in social expectations, politics, and legal rules.

In terms of global business strategy and structure, a domestic exporter will use a policy of

To avoid the cost and uncertainty of moving information across national boundaries, most multinational firms

Which of the following restricts the flow of personal information to countries that do not meet strict European information laws on personal information?

________ is defined as bringing the opposing local organization groups into the process of designing and implementing an information systems solution without giving up control over the direction and nature of the change.

________ firms have no single national headquarters but have many regional headquarters and perhaps a world headquarters.

Based on your reading of the chapter, why should companies avoid creating an all-encompassing, new global system when moving towards global operations?

In centralized systems

There are two global organization options: management is either centralized in the home country or distributed to local, foreign centers.

A powerful strategic advantage for a globalized firm is lowered cost factors in production.

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