Question 1

With _____ transmission,both parties in a global network are connected at the same time,as in a phone call.

Accepted Answer

A) synchronous 
B) asynchronous 
C) symmetric 
D) asymmetric 
A) synchronous 
B) asynchronous 
C) symmetric 
D) asymmetric

Question 2

Describe strategic planning support of a global information system (GIS).

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Strategic planning sup

Question 3

A(n)_____ networks for global control over an organization's resources is the foundation of any global information system (GIS).

Accepted Answer

A) integrated 
B) segregated 
C) disjoint 
D) scattered 
A) integrated 
B) segregated 
C) disjoint 
D) scattered

Question 4

In a(n)_____,production,sales,and marketing are decentralized and financial management remains the parent company's responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) global structure 
B) universal structure 
C) transnational structure 
D) multinational structure 
A) global structure 
B) universal structure 
C) transnational structure 
D) multinational structure

Question 5

Describe an organization with a transnational structure.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.In an organization wit

Question 6

List the two basic components of a global information system (GIS).

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Although a G

Question 7

The expansion of global markets is a major factor in developing global information systems to handle _____ demands of integrated worldwide services.

Accepted Answer

A) customers' 
B) sellers' 
C) suppliers' 
D) dealers' 
A) customers' 
B) sellers' 
C) suppliers' 
D) dealers'

Question 8

In a(n)_____ structure,a company's subsidiaries operate autonomously but regularly report to the parent company.

Accepted Answer

A) multinational 
B) transnational 
C) international 
D) global 
A) multinational 
B) transnational 
C) international 
D) global

Question 9

In a multinational structure,financial management is decentralized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the context of a global information system (GIS),which kind of managerial support involves day-to-day activities?

Accepted Answer

A) Strategic 
B) Operational 
C) Tactical 
D) Dynamic 
A) Strategic 
B) Operational 
C) Tactical 
D) Dynamic

Question 11

List the four types of organizations that do business across national borders.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The four types of orga

Question 12

Discuss the impact of globalization on purchasing and the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The growing trend towa

Question 13

In the context of a GIS,which is true of high coordination?

Accepted Answer

A) It enables a company's subsidiaries to function with complete autonomy. 
B) It increases efficiency at the expense of the effectiveness in meeting customers' needs. 
C) It increases operational costs by a large margin. 
D) It gives flexibility in responding to competitors in different markets. 
A) It enables a company's subsidiaries to function with complete autonomy. 
B) It increases efficiency at the expense of the effectiveness in meeting customers' needs. 
C) It increases operational costs by a large margin. 
D) It gives flexibility in responding to competitors in different markets.

Question 14

In the context of a global information system (GIS),a global network must have _____ to guide packets to their destinations.

Accepted Answer

A) firewalls 
B) cookies 
C) switching nodes 
D) proxy servers 
A) firewalls 
B) cookies 
C) switching nodes 
D) proxy servers

Question 15

Discuss one possible solution for narrowing the skills gap in developing nations.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Training and

Question 16

Explain how the lack of skilled analysts and programmers can hinder the success of a global information system (GIS).

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Having skilled analyst

Question 17

A global information system (GIS)is capable of supporting global decisions.What are the environmental factors that affect the complexity of such decisions?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.A global environment i

Question 18

Which statement is true of a global organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A) It requires an extensive communication network. 
B) It uses highly decentralized information systems. 
C) It easily integrates production,marketing,and human resources. 
D) It provides complete autonomy to the subsidiaries of the parent organization. 
A) It requires an extensive communication network. 
B) It uses highly decentralized information systems. 
C) It easily integrates production,marketing,and human resources. 
D) It provides complete autonomy to the subsidiaries of the parent organization.

Question 19

An organization with a(n)_____  structure,sometimes called a "franchiser," uses highly centralized information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) local 
B) global 
C) domestic 
D) insular 
A) local 
B) global 
C) domestic 
D) insular

Question 20

As e-business matures and more companies conduct business online,consumers can engage in comparison shopping more easily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

With _____ transmission,both parties in a global network are connected at the same time,as in a phone call.

Describe strategic planning support of a global information system (GIS).

A(n)_____ networks for global control over an organization's resources is the foundation of any global information system (GIS).

In a(n)_____,production,sales,and marketing are decentralized and financial management remains the parent company's responsibility.

Describe an organization with a transnational structure.

List the two basic components of a global information system (GIS).

The expansion of global markets is a major factor in developing global information systems to handle _____ demands of integrated worldwide services.

In a(n)_____ structure,a company's subsidiaries operate autonomously but regularly report to the parent company.

In a multinational structure,financial management is decentralized.

In the context of a global information system (GIS),which kind of managerial support involves day-to-day activities?

List the four types of organizations that do business across national borders.

Discuss the impact of globalization on purchasing and the supply chain.

In the context of a GIS,which is true of high coordination?

In the context of a global information system (GIS),a global network must have _____ to guide packets to their destinations.

Discuss one possible solution for narrowing the skills gap in developing nations.

Explain how the lack of skilled analysts and programmers can hinder the success of a global information system (GIS).

A global information system (GIS)is capable of supporting global decisions.What are the environmental factors that affect the complexity of such decisions?

Which statement is true of a global organizational structure?

An organization with a(n)_____ structure,sometimes called a "franchiser," uses highly centralized information systems.

As e-business matures and more companies conduct business online,consumers can engage in comparison shopping more easily.

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Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

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E-Commerce

Building Successful Information Systems

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Exam 9: Global Information Systems

With _____ transmission,both parties in a global network are connected at the same time,as in a phone call.

Describe strategic planning support of a global information system (GIS).

A(n)_____ networks for global control over an organization's resources is the foundation of any global information system (GIS).

In a(n)_____,production,sales,and marketing are decentralized and financial management remains the parent company's responsibility.

Describe an organization with a transnational structure.

List the two basic components of a global information system (GIS).

The expansion of global markets is a major factor in developing global information systems to handle _____ demands of integrated worldwide services.

In a(n)_____ structure,a company's subsidiaries operate autonomously but regularly report to the parent company.

In a multinational structure,financial management is decentralized.

In the context of a global information system (GIS),which kind of managerial support involves day-to-day activities?

List the four types of organizations that do business across national borders.

Discuss the impact of globalization on purchasing and the supply chain.

In the context of a GIS,which is true of high coordination?

In the context of a global information system (GIS),a global network must have _____ to guide packets to their destinations.

Discuss one possible solution for narrowing the skills gap in developing nations.

Explain how the lack of skilled analysts and programmers can hinder the success of a global information system (GIS).

A global information system (GIS)is capable of supporting global decisions.What are the environmental factors that affect the complexity of such decisions?

Which statement is true of a global organizational structure?

An organization with a(n)_____ structure,sometimes called a "franchiser," uses highly centralized information systems.

As e-business matures and more companies conduct business online,consumers can engage in comparison shopping more easily.

Information Systems: An Overview

Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems,Data Warehouses,and Data Marts

Personal,Legal,Ethical,and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

The Internet,Intranets,and Extranets

E-Commerce

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends,Technologies,and Applications

Filters