Question 1

A Web log that allows individuals to post opinions and ideas refers to social networking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Scenario - Larry Slaton
Larry Slaton is an executive with InfoTech Productions. This morning, Larry has been attending a top management meeting exploring the potential value of using a new computer system at InfoTech. The executive team has reached a consensus opinion that the new system should be able to increase the effectiveness and the efficiency of operations and services. Larry has been assigned to work directly with computer system vendors and to develop the best system for InfoTech.
-Larry is negotiating with a computer software firm to develop an interactive CBIS that facilitates group communication and decision making. This software is normally classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  artificial intelligence. 
B)  a collaborative work system. 
C)  an expert system. 
D)  an electronic data exchange. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  artificial intelligence. 
B)  a collaborative work system. 
C)  an expert system. 
D)  an electronic data exchange. 
E)  none of these.

Question 3

Which is not a manufacturing organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ford Motor Company 
B)  McDonald's 
C)  General Motors 
D)  Levi Strauss 
E)  All of these are manufacturing organizations. 
A)  Ford Motor Company 
B)  McDonald's 
C)  General Motors 
D)  Levi Strauss 
E)  All of these are manufacturing organizations.

Question 4

Raw materials inventory includes the materials moving through the stages of the production process that are not completed products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An intranet is an external communications system that uses the Internet and is shared by two or more organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Scenario - Larry Slaton
Larry Slaton is an executive with InfoTech Productions. This morning, Larry has been attending a top management meeting exploring the potential value of using a new computer system at InfoTech. The executive team has reached a consensus opinion that the new system should be able to increase the effectiveness and the efficiency of operations and services. Larry has been assigned to work directly with computer system vendors and to develop the best system for InfoTech.
-As Larry has reviewed the development of computer technology, he recognizes that, of the following, the most complex hardware/software combination is

Accepted Answer

A)  a Transaction Processing System. 
B)  an Executive Information System. 
C)  an Office Automation System. 
D)  a Production Information System. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  a Transaction Processing System. 
B)  an Executive Information System. 
C)  an Office Automation System. 
D)  a Production Information System. 
E)  none of these.

Question 7

Efforts to systematically gather knowledge, make it widely available in the organization, and foster a culture of learning is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

knowledge

Question 8

A collaborative work system is a computer-based information system that enables a novice computer user to more easily access complex and powerful computer software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

____ is a facilities layout in which the product remains in one position.

Accepted Answer

A)  A fixed-position layout 
B)  A product layout 
C)  A process layout 
D)  A cellular layout 
E)  All of these 
A)  A fixed-position layout 
B)  A product layout 
C)  A process layout 
D)  A cellular layout 
E)  All of these

Question 10

In which of the following ways do service organizations differ from manufacturing organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  In manufacturing organizations, the customer is directly involved in the production process. 
B)  In service organizations, employees are generally more satisfied. 
C)  In manufacturing organizations, the manufactured product cannot be placed in inventory. 
D)  In service organizations, the customer is directly involved in the production process. 
E)  In service organizations, the final product can be stored in inventory. 
A)  In manufacturing organizations, the customer is directly involved in the production process. 
B)  In service organizations, employees are generally more satisfied. 
C)  In manufacturing organizations, the manufactured product cannot be placed in inventory. 
D)  In service organizations, the customer is directly involved in the production process. 
E)  In service organizations, the final product can be stored in inventory.

Question 11

Data that have been converted into a meaningful and useful context for the receiver is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Data that have been converted into a...

Question 12

Which of these is based on group-technology principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  A fixed-position layout 
B)  A cellular layout 
C)  A product layout 
D)  A process layout 
E)  All of these 
A)  A fixed-position layout 
B)  A cellular layout 
C)  A product layout 
D)  A process layout 
E)  All of these

Question 13

Finished goods, work in process, and raw materials are three types of normal inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of these is a Web log that allows individuals to post opinions and ideas?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following systems typically support the strategic decision-making needs of mid-level and top management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management information 
B)  Geographic information 
C)  Expert 
D)  Operations information 
E)  Process control 
A)  Management information 
B)  Geographic information 
C)  Expert 
D)  Operations information 
E)  Process control

Question 16

____________________ are management information systems to facilitate strategic decision making at the highest level of management.

Accepted Answer

Executive

Question 17

____ collects, processes, and provides information about an organization's entire enterprise, including orders, product design, production, purchasing, inventory, distribution, HR, receipt of payments, and forecasting of future demands.

Accepted Answer

A)  GIS 
B)  GDSS 
C)  ERP 
D)  EIS 
E)  DSS 
A)  GIS 
B)  GDSS 
C)  ERP 
D)  EIS 
E)  DSS

Question 18

List the three types of management information systems.

Accepted Answer

(1) decision support

Question 19

____ consists of hardware, software, telecommunications, database management, and other technologies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Microsoft Office Suit 
B)  Information technology 
C)  Executive Information management 
D)  Process controls 
E)  Data 
A)  Microsoft Office Suit 
B)  Information technology 
C)  Executive Information management 
D)  Process controls 
E)  Data

Question 20

Differentiate between data and information.

Accepted Answer

The primary difference between data and

A Web log that allows individuals to post opinions and ideas refers to social networking.

Which is not a manufacturing organization?

Raw materials inventory includes the materials moving through the stages of the production process that are not completed products.

An intranet is an external communications system that uses the Internet and is shared by two or more organizations.

Efforts to systematically gather knowledge, make it widely available in the organization, and foster a culture of learning is called ____________________.

A collaborative work system is a computer-based information system that enables a novice computer user to more easily access complex and powerful computer software.

____ is a facilities layout in which the product remains in one position.

In which of the following ways do service organizations differ from manufacturing organizations?

Data that have been converted into a meaningful and useful context for the receiver is called ____________________.

Which of these is based on group-technology principles?

Finished goods, work in process, and raw materials are three types of normal inventory.

Which of these is a Web log that allows individuals to post opinions and ideas?

Which of the following systems typically support the strategic decision-making needs of mid-level and top management?

____________________ are management information systems to facilitate strategic decision making at the highest level of management.

____ collects, processes, and provides information about an organization's entire enterprise, including orders, product design, production, purchasing, inventory, distribution, HR, receipt of payments, and forecasting of future demands.

List the three types of management information systems.

____ consists of hardware, software, telecommunications, database management, and other technologies.

Differentiate between data and information.

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

A Web log that allows individuals to post opinions and ideas refers to social networking.

Which is not a manufacturing organization?

Raw materials inventory includes the materials moving through the stages of the production process that are not completed products.

An intranet is an external communications system that uses the Internet and is shared by two or more organizations.

Efforts to systematically gather knowledge, make it widely available in the organization, and foster a culture of learning is called ____________________.

A collaborative work system is a computer-based information system that enables a novice computer user to more easily access complex and powerful computer software.

____ is a facilities layout in which the product remains in one position.

In which of the following ways do service organizations differ from manufacturing organizations?

Data that have been converted into a meaningful and useful context for the receiver is called ____________________.

Which of these is based on group-technology principles?

Finished goods, work in process, and raw materials are three types of normal inventory.

Which of these is a Web log that allows individuals to post opinions and ideas?

Which of the following systems typically support the strategic decision-making needs of mid-level and top management?

____________________ are management information systems to facilitate strategic decision making at the highest level of management.

____ collects, processes, and provides information about an organization's entire enterprise, including orders, product design, production, purchasing, inventory, distribution, HR, receipt of payments, and forecasting of future demands.

List the three types of management information systems.

____ consists of hardware, software, telecommunications, database management, and other technologies.

Differentiate between data and information.

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

Filters