Question 1

Differences in organizational and national culture normally do not affect system development and use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Cognizant moved to a matrix organization to "foster continuous operational implementations and better bottom-line results for clients." Explain how the change of organizational design allowed Cognizant to succeed.

Accepted Answer

Not Answer

Question 3

A ________ organization allows a firm to concentrate on both function and purpose.

Accepted Answer

Matrix

Question 4

The three components of the organizational strategy are organizational design,management control systems and _________.

Accepted Answer

Organizati

Question 5

What recommendations would you give a manager who supports a team of individuals with a multitude of cultural differences?

Accepted Answer

As a manager supporting a team of indivi

Question 6

This term is used to describe a situation where technology ienables individuals from all parts of the organization to reach and communicate with all other parts of the organization.

Accepted Answer

Technologi

Question 7

The organizational structure of Tata Consulting Services (TCS) is a ___________ organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchical 
B)  networked 
C)  matrix 
D)  flat 
E)  zero time 
A)  hierarchical 
B)  networked 
C)  matrix 
D)  flat 
E)  zero time

Question 8

Organizational design is all about making sure that _________ are properly allocated,reflecting the structure of formal reporting relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  decision rights 
B)  business processes 
C)  values 
D)  incentives 
E)  IS 
A)  decision rights 
B)  business processes 
C)  values 
D)  incentives 
E)  IS

Question 9

Match the organizational structure that you would find supporting the organization strategy of the following firms:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the organizational structure that you would...

Question 10

List some examples of informal networking that occurs in organizations.How can management utilize informal networks to the organization's advantage?

Accepted Answer

Informal networking in organizations can

Question 11

This IT-enabled network links individuals together,regardless of location,so that they may locate experts and get to know people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This IT-enabled network links individuals together,regardless of...

Question 12

Match the organizational variable to its description.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the organizational variable to its description.
...

Question 13

IS plays three important roles in management control processes. These processes are data collection,evaluation,and _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transformation 
B)  management 
C)  communication 
D)  implementation 
E)  conversion 
A)  transformation 
B)  management 
C)  communication 
D)  implementation 
E)  conversion

Question 14

Match the organizational structure to the statement that best represents it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the organizational structure to the statement...

Question 15

IS makes it possible to evaluate performance by capturing current data in addition to analyzing historical data.Often managers are faced with an overwhelming volume of data and analyzing it becomes very time consuming,a situation known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of IS makes it possible to evaluate performance...

Question 16

This type of organizational structure is based upon the concepts of division of labor,specialization,and unity of command. Key decisions are made at the top and filter down through the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hierarchical 
B)  Networked 
C)  Flat 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Social 
A)  Hierarchical 
B)  Networked 
C)  Flat 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Social

Question 17

________ reduces the operating complexity of a matrix organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ reduces the operating complexity of a...

Question 18

This newer organizational design is designed to be highly flexible so that resources can be configured quickly to respond to changing demands.

Accepted Answer

A)  Zero time organization 
B)  Social networked organization 
C)  Flat organization 
D)  Matrix organization 
E)  T-form organization 
A)  Zero time organization 
B)  Social networked organization 
C)  Flat organization 
D)  Matrix organization 
E)  T-form organization

Question 19

Give an example of a tool or virtual community that enables a large,global informal network.What is its value to a participant and the participant's firm?

Accepted Answer

An example of a tool that enables a larg

Question 20

Cognizant's organizational structure was ________,but realized as its organization grew and its services became more complicated that a __________ structure for the organization was more appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchical, networked 
B)  matrix, networked 
C)  flat, matrix 
D)  hierarchical, matrix 
E)  flat, hierarchical 
A)  hierarchical, networked 
B)  matrix, networked 
C)  flat, matrix 
D)  hierarchical, matrix 
E)  flat, hierarchical

Differences in organizational and national culture normally do not affect system development and use.

Cognizant moved to a matrix organization to "foster continuous operational implementations and better bottom-line results for clients." Explain how the change of organizational design allowed Cognizant to succeed.

A ________ organization allows a firm to concentrate on both function and purpose.

The three components of the organizational strategy are organizational design,management control systems and _________.

What recommendations would you give a manager who supports a team of individuals with a multitude of cultural differences?

This term is used to describe a situation where technology ienables individuals from all parts of the organization to reach and communicate with all other parts of the organization.

The organizational structure of Tata Consulting Services (TCS) is a ___________ organizational structure.

Organizational design is all about making sure that _________ are properly allocated,reflecting the structure of formal reporting relationships.

Match the organizational structure that you would find supporting the organization strategy of the following firms:

List some examples of informal networking that occurs in organizations.How can management utilize informal networks to the organization's advantage?

This IT-enabled network links individuals together,regardless of location,so that they may locate experts and get to know people.

Match the organizational variable to its description.

IS plays three important roles in management control processes. These processes are data collection,evaluation,and _______________.

Match the organizational structure to the statement that best represents it.

IS makes it possible to evaluate performance by capturing current data in addition to analyzing historical data.Often managers are faced with an overwhelming volume of data and analyzing it becomes very time consuming,a situation known as ____________.

This type of organizational structure is based upon the concepts of division of labor,specialization,and unity of command. Key decisions are made at the top and filter down through the organization.

________ reduces the operating complexity of a matrix organization.

This newer organizational design is designed to be highly flexible so that resources can be configured quickly to respond to changing demands.

Give an example of a tool or virtual community that enables a large,global informal network.What is its value to a participant and the participant's firm?

Cognizant's organizational structure was ,but realized as its organization grew and its services became more complicated that a __ structure for the organization was more appropriate.

Linking Systems Strategy and the Organization

Strategic Use of Information Resources in a Global Economy

Work Design: Enabling Global Collaboration

Building and Changing Global Business Processes

Information Systems Strategy: Architecture and Infrastructure

Cost Recovery of Information Systems

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Sourcing Information Systems Around the World

Managing Projects in a Global Ecosystem

Business Analytics and Knowledge Management

Ethical Guidelines for Information Use

Filters

Exam 3: Organizational Strategy: Managerial Levers

Differences in organizational and national culture normally do not affect system development and use.

Cognizant moved to a matrix organization to "foster continuous operational implementations and better bottom-line results for clients." Explain how the change of organizational design allowed Cognizant to succeed.

A ________ organization allows a firm to concentrate on both function and purpose.

The three components of the organizational strategy are organizational design,management control systems and _________.

What recommendations would you give a manager who supports a team of individuals with a multitude of cultural differences?

This term is used to describe a situation where technology ienables individuals from all parts of the organization to reach and communicate with all other parts of the organization.

The organizational structure of Tata Consulting Services (TCS) is a ___________ organizational structure.

Organizational design is all about making sure that _________ are properly allocated,reflecting the structure of formal reporting relationships.

Match the organizational structure that you would find supporting the organization strategy of the following firms:

List some examples of informal networking that occurs in organizations.How can management utilize informal networks to the organization's advantage?

This IT-enabled network links individuals together,regardless of location,so that they may locate experts and get to know people.

Match the organizational variable to its description.

IS plays three important roles in management control processes. These processes are data collection,evaluation,and _______________.

Match the organizational structure to the statement that best represents it.

IS makes it possible to evaluate performance by capturing current data in addition to analyzing historical data.Often managers are faced with an overwhelming volume of data and analyzing it becomes very time consuming,a situation known as ____________.

This type of organizational structure is based upon the concepts of division of labor,specialization,and unity of command. Key decisions are made at the top and filter down through the organization.

________ reduces the operating complexity of a matrix organization.

This newer organizational design is designed to be highly flexible so that resources can be configured quickly to respond to changing demands.

Give an example of a tool or virtual community that enables a large,global informal network.What is its value to a participant and the participant's firm?

Cognizant's organizational structure was ________,but realized as its organization grew and its services became more complicated that a __________ structure for the organization was more appropriate.

Linking Systems Strategy and the Organization

Strategic Use of Information Resources in a Global Economy

Work Design: Enabling Global Collaboration

Building and Changing Global Business Processes

Information Systems Strategy: Architecture and Infrastructure

Cost Recovery of Information Systems

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Sourcing Information Systems Around the World

Managing Projects in a Global Ecosystem

Business Analytics and Knowledge Management

Ethical Guidelines for Information Use

Filters

Cognizant's organizational structure was ,but realized as its organization grew and its services became more complicated that a __ structure for the organization was more appropriate.