Question 1

Which of these are management information systems to facilitate strategic decision making at the highest level of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  DSSs 
B)  EISs 
C)  IRSs 
D)  TPSs 
E)  PCSs 
A)  DSSs 
B)  EISs 
C)  IRSs 
D)  TPSs 
E)  PCSs

Question 2

____________________ is the recognition of the important role of operations in organizational success and the involvement of operations managers in the organization's strategic planning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the recognition of the important...

Question 3

A computer network that uses internet technology but links authorized users inside the company with certain outsiders such as customers or vendors is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A computer network that uses internet technology...

Question 4

A facilities layout in which machines that perform the same function are grouped together in one location is known as a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A facilities layout in which machines that...

Question 5

A facilities layout in which machines that perform the same function are grouped together in one location is called a process layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Inventory includes

Accepted Answer

A)  finished goods. 
B)  work in process. 
C)  raw materials. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  work in process and raw materials. 
A)  finished goods. 
B)  work in process. 
C)  raw materials. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  work in process and raw materials.

Question 7

JIT inventory systems are designed to reduce the level of an organization's inventory to zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is online interaction in a community format where people share personal information and photos, produce and share all sorts of information and opinions, or unify activists and raise funds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blog 
B)  P2P 
C)  Social networking 
D)  Wiki 
E)  OIS 
A)  Blog 
B)  P2P 
C)  Social networking 
D)  Wiki 
E)  OIS

Question 9

A cellular layout is a facilities layout in which machines dedicated to sequences of production are grouped in accordance with group-technology principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An executive information system is a management information system to support the information needs of senior managers dealing with the highest level of strategic decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

____ is defined as the goods that the organization keeps on hand for use in the production process up to the point of selling the final product to customers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inventory 
B)  Finished-goods 
C)  Raw materials 
D)  Work in process 
E)  All of these 
A)  Inventory 
B)  Finished-goods 
C)  Raw materials 
D)  Work in process 
E)  All of these

Question 12

____ is inventory consisting of items that have passed through the complete production process but have yet to be sold.

Accepted Answer

A)  Finished goods inventory 
B)  Work-in progress inventory 
C)  Raw material inventory 
D)  Possessed inventory 
E)  Non-physical inventory 
A)  Finished goods inventory 
B)  Work-in progress inventory 
C)  Raw material inventory 
D)  Possessed inventory 
E)  Non-physical inventory

Question 13

The service sector has increased ____ times as fast as the manufacturing sector in the North American economy.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9 
E)  11 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9 
E)  11

Question 14

Most commonly today, e-business refers to electronic linkages over the Internet with customers, partners, suppliers, employees or other key constituents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n) ____ is also known as a group decision support system.

Accepted Answer

A)  expert system 
B)  collaborative work system 
C)  total organizational system 
D)  geographic information system 
E)  GIS 
A)  expert system 
B)  collaborative work system 
C)  total organizational system 
D)  geographic information system 
E)  GIS

Question 16

A(n) ____ is a computer network that uses Internet technology but links authorized users inside the company with certain outsiders such as customers or vendors.

Accepted Answer

A)  GIS 
B)  middleware 
C)  intranet 
D)  groupware 
E)  extranet 
A)  GIS 
B)  middleware 
C)  intranet 
D)  groupware 
E)  extranet

Question 17

Which of the following is an interactive computer-based system that uses decision models and specialized databases to support organization decision makers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expert system 
B)  Office automation system 
C)  Decision support system 
D)  Transaction processing system 
E)  GIS 
A)  Expert system 
B)  Office automation system 
C)  Decision support system 
D)  Transaction processing system 
E)  GIS

Question 18

____________________ are interactive, computer-based information systems that rely on decision models and specialized databases to support decision makers.

Accepted Answer

Decision s

Question 19

Frank is a production manager at a local potato chip company. He needs data on the anticipated number of orders and the current inventory. He is using a computer-based information system to help him make production decisions. What type of system is he using?

Accepted Answer

A)  A transaction processing system 
B)  An executive information system 
C)  A production information system 
D)  A management information system 
E)  None of these 
A)  A transaction processing system 
B)  An executive information system 
C)  A production information system 
D)  A management information system 
E)  None of these

Question 20

The field of management that specializes in production of goods and services and uses special tools and techniques for solving production problems is called operations management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of these are management information systems to facilitate strategic decision making at the highest level of management?

____________________ is the recognition of the important role of operations in organizational success and the involvement of operations managers in the organization's strategic planning.

A computer network that uses internet technology but links authorized users inside the company with certain outsiders such as customers or vendors is called a(n) ____________________.

A facilities layout in which machines that perform the same function are grouped together in one location is known as a(n) ____________________.

A facilities layout in which machines that perform the same function are grouped together in one location is called a process layout.

Inventory includes

JIT inventory systems are designed to reduce the level of an organization's inventory to zero.

Which of the following is online interaction in a community format where people share personal information and photos, produce and share all sorts of information and opinions, or unify activists and raise funds?

A cellular layout is a facilities layout in which machines dedicated to sequences of production are grouped in accordance with group-technology principles.

An executive information system is a management information system to support the information needs of senior managers dealing with the highest level of strategic decisions.

____ is defined as the goods that the organization keeps on hand for use in the production process up to the point of selling the final product to customers.

____ is inventory consisting of items that have passed through the complete production process but have yet to be sold.

The service sector has increased ____ times as fast as the manufacturing sector in the North American economy.

Most commonly today, e-business refers to electronic linkages over the Internet with customers, partners, suppliers, employees or other key constituents.

A(n) ____ is also known as a group decision support system.

A(n) ____ is a computer network that uses Internet technology but links authorized users inside the company with certain outsiders such as customers or vendors.

Which of the following is an interactive computer-based system that uses decision models and specialized databases to support organization decision makers?

____________________ are interactive, computer-based information systems that rely on decision models and specialized databases to support decision makers.

Frank is a production manager at a local potato chip company. He needs data on the anticipated number of orders and the current inventory. He is using a computer-based information system to help him make production decisions. What type of system is he using?

The field of management that specializes in production of goods and services and uses special tools and techniques for solving production problems is called operations management.

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Exam 19: Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Which of these are management information systems to facilitate strategic decision making at the highest level of management?

____________________ is the recognition of the important role of operations in organizational success and the involvement of operations managers in the organization's strategic planning.

A computer network that uses internet technology but links authorized users inside the company with certain outsiders such as customers or vendors is called a(n) ____________________.

A facilities layout in which machines that perform the same function are grouped together in one location is known as a(n) ____________________.

A facilities layout in which machines that perform the same function are grouped together in one location is called a process layout.

Inventory includes

JIT inventory systems are designed to reduce the level of an organization's inventory to zero.

Which of the following is online interaction in a community format where people share personal information and photos, produce and share all sorts of information and opinions, or unify activists and raise funds?

A cellular layout is a facilities layout in which machines dedicated to sequences of production are grouped in accordance with group-technology principles.

An executive information system is a management information system to support the information needs of senior managers dealing with the highest level of strategic decisions.

____ is defined as the goods that the organization keeps on hand for use in the production process up to the point of selling the final product to customers.

____ is inventory consisting of items that have passed through the complete production process but have yet to be sold.

The service sector has increased ____ times as fast as the manufacturing sector in the North American economy.

Most commonly today, e-business refers to electronic linkages over the Internet with customers, partners, suppliers, employees or other key constituents.

A(n) ____ is also known as a group decision support system.

A(n) ____ is a computer network that uses Internet technology but links authorized users inside the company with certain outsiders such as customers or vendors.

Which of the following is an interactive computer-based system that uses decision models and specialized databases to support organization decision makers?

____________________ are interactive, computer-based information systems that rely on decision models and specialized databases to support decision makers.

Frank is a production manager at a local potato chip company. He needs data on the anticipated number of orders and the current inventory. He is using a computer-based information system to help him make production decisions. What type of system is he using?

The field of management that specializes in production of goods and services and uses special tools and techniques for solving production problems is called operations management.

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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