Question 1

Information that is relevant is useful and suits a manager's particular needs and circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The quality of information is determined by its _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy;reliability 
B)  timeliness;relevance 
C)  relevance;accuracy 
D)  completeness;timeliness 
E)  availability;reliability 
A)  accuracy;reliability 
B)  timeliness;relevance 
C)  relevance;accuracy 
D)  completeness;timeliness 
E)  availability;reliability A

Question 3

Large companies that need immense processing power have a(n) _____ computer at the center or hub of the network that can quickly process vast amounts of information and can handle electronic communications between PCs situated in different LANs.

Accepted Answer

A)  server 
B)  client 
C)  mainframe 
D)  cloud 
E)  personal 
A)  server 
B)  client 
C)  mainframe 
D)  cloud 
E)  personal C

Question 4

A(n) _____ is a company specific virtual information system that systematizes the knowledge of its employees and facilitates the sharing and integrating of their expertise.

Accepted Answer

A)  expert system 
B)  knowledge management system 
C)  enterprise resource planning system 
D)  knowledge economy 
E)  knowledge market 
A)  expert system 
B)  knowledge management system 
C)  enterprise resource planning system 
D)  knowledge economy 
E)  knowledge market

Question 5

Members of a _____ are linked to an organization's centralized database by computers, faxes, computer-aided design systems, and video teleconferencing and who rarely, if ever, see one another face-to-face.

Accepted Answer

A)  boundaryless organization 
B)  B2B marketplace 
C)  strategic alliance 
D)  local area network 
E)  virtual organization 
A)  boundaryless organization 
B)  B2B marketplace 
C)  strategic alliance 
D)  local area network 
E)  virtual organization

Question 6

A system that managers use in their nonroutine tasks of coordinating and controlling tasks is known as a transaction-processing system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A boundaryless organization is an organization composed of people linked by IT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The mainframe is the master computer that controls the operations of all the other types of computers and digital devices as needed and can link them into one integrated system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The demand for a product is highest during the growth stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n) _____ is a formal series of global strategic alliances that one or several organizations create with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to produce and market a product.

Accepted Answer

A)  boundaryless organization 
B)  B2B network structure 
C)  ERP system 
D)  expert system 
E)  B2B marketplace 
A)  boundaryless organization 
B)  B2B network structure 
C)  ERP system 
D)  expert system 
E)  B2B marketplace

Question 11

Cloud computing service is an example of an internal IT network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not a factor in determining the usefulness of information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quality 
B)  Timeliness 
C)  Size 
D)  Completeness 
E)  Relevance 
A)  Quality 
B)  Timeliness 
C)  Size 
D)  Completeness 
E)  Relevance

Question 13

An operations information system typically accesses data gathered by a _____ system and converts the data into useful information.

Accepted Answer

A)  transaction-processing 
B)  artificial intelligence 
C)  expert 
D)  executive support 
E)  decision support 
A)  transaction-processing 
B)  artificial intelligence 
C)  expert 
D)  executive support 
E)  decision support

Question 14

What is a computer network? Briefly explain the different components of a network.

Accepted Answer

A computer network consists of interlink

Question 15

The final step that managers need to take to achieve control over organizational activities is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  measure actual performance. 
B)  establish measurable standards of performance. 
C)  perform tests to confirm consistency. 
D)  compare actual performance against established goals. 
E)  evaluate the results and take corrective action. 
A)  measure actual performance. 
B)  establish measurable standards of performance. 
C)  perform tests to confirm consistency. 
D)  compare actual performance against established goals. 
E)  evaluate the results and take corrective action.

Question 16

A transaction-processing system is a management information system designed to handle small volumes of non-recurring transactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The client computers that are linked directly to a server constitute a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  local area network. 
B)  operating system software. 
C)  artificial intelligence network. 
D)  global positioning system. 
E)  content management system. 
A)  local area network. 
B)  operating system software. 
C)  artificial intelligence network. 
D)  global positioning system. 
E)  content management system.

Question 18

A spin-off is an agreement in which managers share their organization's resources and know-how with a foreign company, and the two organizations share the rewards and risks of starting a new venture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The client computers that are linked directly to a server constitute a local area network (LAN).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List the six types of management information systems. Define any three of these management information systems.

Accepted Answer

The six types are transaction-processing

Information that is relevant is useful and suits a manager's particular needs and circumstances.

The quality of information is determined by its _ and _.

Large companies that need immense processing power have a(n) _____ computer at the center or hub of the network that can quickly process vast amounts of information and can handle electronic communications between PCs situated in different LANs.

A(n) _____ is a company specific virtual information system that systematizes the knowledge of its employees and facilitates the sharing and integrating of their expertise.

Members of a _____ are linked to an organization's centralized database by computers, faxes, computer-aided design systems, and video teleconferencing and who rarely, if ever, see one another face-to-face.

A system that managers use in their nonroutine tasks of coordinating and controlling tasks is known as a transaction-processing system.

A boundaryless organization is an organization composed of people linked by IT.

The mainframe is the master computer that controls the operations of all the other types of computers and digital devices as needed and can link them into one integrated system.

The demand for a product is highest during the growth stage.

A(n) _____ is a formal series of global strategic alliances that one or several organizations create with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to produce and market a product.

Cloud computing service is an example of an internal IT network.

Which of the following is not a factor in determining the usefulness of information?

An operations information system typically accesses data gathered by a _____ system and converts the data into useful information.

What is a computer network? Briefly explain the different components of a network.

The final step that managers need to take to achieve control over organizational activities is to:

A transaction-processing system is a management information system designed to handle small volumes of non-recurring transactions.

The client computers that are linked directly to a server constitute a(n):

A spin-off is an agreement in which managers share their organization's resources and know-how with a foreign company, and the two organizations share the rewards and risks of starting a new venture.

The client computers that are linked directly to a server constitute a local area network (LAN).

List the six types of management information systems. Define any three of these management information systems.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

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Exam 18: Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

Information that is relevant is useful and suits a manager's particular needs and circumstances.

The quality of information is determined by its _____ and _____.

Large companies that need immense processing power have a(n) _____ computer at the center or hub of the network that can quickly process vast amounts of information and can handle electronic communications between PCs situated in different LANs.

A(n) _____ is a company specific virtual information system that systematizes the knowledge of its employees and facilitates the sharing and integrating of their expertise.

Members of a _____ are linked to an organization's centralized database by computers, faxes, computer-aided design systems, and video teleconferencing and who rarely, if ever, see one another face-to-face.

A system that managers use in their nonroutine tasks of coordinating and controlling tasks is known as a transaction-processing system.

A boundaryless organization is an organization composed of people linked by IT.

The mainframe is the master computer that controls the operations of all the other types of computers and digital devices as needed and can link them into one integrated system.

The demand for a product is highest during the growth stage.

A(n) _____ is a formal series of global strategic alliances that one or several organizations create with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to produce and market a product.

Cloud computing service is an example of an internal IT network.

Which of the following is not a factor in determining the usefulness of information?

An operations information system typically accesses data gathered by a _____ system and converts the data into useful information.

What is a computer network? Briefly explain the different components of a network.

The final step that managers need to take to achieve control over organizational activities is to:

A transaction-processing system is a management information system designed to handle small volumes of non-recurring transactions.

The client computers that are linked directly to a server constitute a(n):

A spin-off is an agreement in which managers share their organization's resources and know-how with a foreign company, and the two organizations share the rewards and risks of starting a new venture.

The client computers that are linked directly to a server constitute a local area network (LAN).

List the six types of management information systems. Define any three of these management information systems.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Filters

The quality of information is determined by its _ and _.