Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the main benefits to implementing global systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  superior management and coordination 
B)  vast improvements in operation 
C)  new economies of scale at production facilities 
D)  reduced hardware costs 
A)  superior management and coordination 
B)  vast improvements in operation 
C)  new economies of scale at production facilities 
D)  reduced hardware costs

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

The major dimensions of international systems architecture include each of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  the global environment. 
B)  corporate global strategy. 
C)  technology platform. 
D)  transborder data flows. 
A)  the global environment. 
B)  corporate global strategy. 
C)  technology platform. 
D)  transborder data flows.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Acceptability 
B)  Legitimacy 
C)  Validity 
D)  Suitability 
A)  Acceptability 
B)  Legitimacy 
C)  Validity 
D)  Suitability

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

Accounting practices can vary significantly from country to country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An international information systems architecture consists of the basic information systems required by organizations to coordinate worldwide trade and other activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Software localization is the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  translating a user interface into a second language. 
B)  converting software programming to run on a different platform. 
C)  converting software to operate in a second language and with local conventions. 
D)  modifying software so that it can be adopted in other countries without engineering changes. 
A)  translating a user interface into a second language. 
B)  converting software programming to run on a different platform. 
C)  converting software to operate in a second language and with local conventions. 
D)  modifying software so that it can be adopted in other countries without engineering changes.

Question 13

From your reading of the chapter case,which of the following best describes the challenge Primark was facing as a global company?

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate information for managerial decision making 
B)  lack of buy-in for global systems by foreign units 
C)  diverse information systems throughout foreign units 
D)  managing a global supply chain 
A)  inadequate information for managerial decision making 
B)  lack of buy-in for global systems by foreign units 
C)  diverse information systems throughout foreign units 
D)  managing a global supply chain

Question 14

Most large companies with overseas operations have inherited

Accepted Answer

A)  recently built technology platforms for international systems. 
B)  batch-oriented reporting from independent foreign divisions to corporate headquarters. 
C)  transaction-oriented reporting based at the home office for overseas business. 
D)  global marketing systems developed domestically. 
A)  recently built technology platforms for international systems. 
B)  batch-oriented reporting from independent foreign divisions to corporate headquarters. 
C)  transaction-oriented reporting based at the home office for overseas business. 
D)  global marketing systems developed domestically.

Question 15

To solve its global management and business challenges,____________________had all of its business units adopt a standard core version of SAP software and standard manufacturing and production processes.

Accepted Answer

A)  L'Oréal 
B)  Avon 
C)  Mary Kay 
D)  Estee Lauder 
A)  L'Oréal 
B)  Avon 
C)  Mary Kay 
D)  Estee Lauder

Question 16

When developing a global system,bringing the opposition of local groups into the process of designing and implementing the solution without giving up control over the direction and nature of the change is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cooptation. 
B)  change management. 
C)  implementation. 
D)  advocacy. 
A)  cooptation. 
B)  change management. 
C)  implementation. 
D)  advocacy.

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 the...

Question 18

These countries are among the major suppliers sourced to build the iPhone:

Accepted Answer

A)  South Korea, Germany, Canada and Italy 
B)  South Korea, Canada, Japan and Italy 
C)  Canada, Germany, Japan and Italy 
D)  South Korea, Germany, Japan and Italy 
A)  South Korea, Germany, Canada and Italy 
B)  South Korea, Canada, Japan and Italy 
C)  Canada, Germany, Japan and Italy 
D)  South Korea, Germany, Japan and Italy

Question 19

Effective networked systems must have a
A) powerful telecommunications backbone.
B) culture of shared applications development.
C) shared management culture that crosses cultural barriers.
D) both B and C.
E) A, B, and C.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Effective networked systems must have a
A) powerful...

Question 20

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 inc

Which of the following is not one of the main benefits to implementing global systems?

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

German companies

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

The major dimensions of international systems architecture include each of the following except

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

In networked systems

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

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

Accounting practices can vary significantly from country to country.

An international information systems architecture consists of the basic information systems required by organizations to coordinate worldwide trade and other activities.

Software localization is the process of

From your reading of the chapter case,which of the following best describes the challenge Primark was facing as a global company?

Most large companies with overseas operations have inherited

To solve its global management and business challenges,____________________had all of its business units adopt a standard core version of SAP software and standard manufacturing and production processes.

When developing a global system,bringing the opposition of local groups into the process of designing and implementing the solution without giving up control over the direction and nature of the change is called

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

These countries are among the major suppliers sourced to build the iPhone:

Effective networked systems must have a A) powerful telecommunications backbone. B) culture of shared applications development. C) shared management culture that crosses cultural barriers. D) both B and C. E) A, B, and C.

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.

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Exam 15: Managing Global Systems

Which of the following is not one of the main benefits to implementing global systems?

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

German companies

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

The major dimensions of international systems architecture include each of the following except

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

In networked systems

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

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

Accounting practices can vary significantly from country to country.

An international information systems architecture consists of the basic information systems required by organizations to coordinate worldwide trade and other activities.

Software localization is the process of

From your reading of the chapter case,which of the following best describes the challenge Primark was facing as a global company?

Most large companies with overseas operations have inherited

To solve its global management and business challenges,____________________had all of its business units adopt a standard core version of SAP software and standard manufacturing and production processes.

When developing a global system,bringing the opposition of local groups into the process of designing and implementing the solution without giving up control over the direction and nature of the change is called

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

These countries are among the major suppliers sourced to build the iPhone:

Effective networked systems must have a A) powerful telecommunications backbone. B) culture of shared applications development. C) shared management culture that crosses cultural barriers. D) both B and C. E) A, B, and C.

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.

Information Systems in Business Today

How Businesses Use Information Systems

Information Systems organizations and Strategy

Social ethical and Legal Issues in the Digital Firm

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications the Internet and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Enterprise Applications to Manage Supply Chains and Respond to Customers

E-Commerce: Digital Markets and Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Developing Information Systems

Project Management business Value and Managing Change

Filters