Question 1

Three forces that influence the CIO role are executive attitudes, applications portfolio and____________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Three forces that influence the CIO role...

Question 2

Each of the following views represents a perception of IT as an asset except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the CEO sees IT as having a role in the transformation of the business. 
B)  the CIO is positioned as a specialist functional manager. 
C)  IT thinking is subsumed within business thinking. 
D)  IT efforts are focused on a few key initiatives. 
A)  the CEO sees IT as having a role in the transformation of the business. 
B)  the CIO is positioned as a specialist functional manager. 
C)  IT thinking is subsumed within business thinking. 
D)  IT efforts are focused on a few key initiatives.

Question 3

List and briefly describe five tips a new CIO should consider when arriving at

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Get a Seat at the Table: As suggested

Question 4

The roles and responsibilities of the CIO require technological skills only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

At the executive level of the IT managerial skill mix, the primary role is one of a peer manager or partner with the other executives in obtaining the organizational objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Each of the following is considered a fundamental characteristic of leadership except:

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A)  a leader has willing followers. 
B)  a leader has influence based on relationships. 
C)  not everyone will follow a leader's initiative. 
D)  a leader focuses on doing things rather than getting things done. 
A)  a leader has willing followers. 
B)  a leader has influence based on relationships. 
C)  not everyone will follow a leader's initiative. 
D)  a leader focuses on doing things rather than getting things done.

Question 7

According to practicing CIOs, which of the following is considered the top current concern facing them?:

Accepted Answer

A)  iInter-relationship concerns. 
B)  lLooking for a position in another firm. 
C)  eEnhancing customer satisfaction. 
D)  lLearning new technical skills. 
A)  iInter-relationship concerns. 
B)  lLooking for a position in another firm. 
C)  eEnhancing customer satisfaction. 
D)  lLearning new technical skills.

Question 8

Discuss the "mix" of skills required for an IT manager as he or she moves up the managerial ladder from supervisor to executive.

Accepted Answer

As an IT manager or any functional manag

Question 9

During the mainframe era of computing, the role of the CIO was primarily that of business strategy enabler.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Ross and Feeney, the following are all forces in influencing the CIO role and responsibilities except:

Accepted Answer

A)  executive attitudes. 
B)  application portfolio. 
C)  dominant suppliers. 
D)  staff attitudes. 
A)  executive attitudes. 
B)  application portfolio. 
C)  dominant suppliers. 
D)  staff attitudes.

Three forces that influence the CIO role are executive attitudes, applications portfolio and____________

Each of the following views represents a perception of IT as an asset except:

List and briefly describe five tips a new CIO should consider when arriving at

The roles and responsibilities of the CIO require technological skills only.

At the executive level of the IT managerial skill mix, the primary role is one of a peer manager or partner with the other executives in obtaining the organizational objectives.

Each of the following is considered a fundamental characteristic of leadership except:

According to practicing CIOs, which of the following is considered the top current concern facing them?:

Discuss the "mix" of skills required for an IT manager as he or she moves up the managerial ladder from supervisor to executive.

During the mainframe era of computing, the role of the CIO was primarily that of business strategy enabler.

According to Ross and Feeney, the following are all forces in influencing the CIO role and responsibilities except:

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Exam 4: The Role of the Cio

Three forces that influence the CIO role are executive attitudes, applications portfolio and____________

Each of the following views represents a perception of IT as an asset except:

List and briefly describe five tips a new CIO should consider when arriving at

The roles and responsibilities of the CIO require technological skills only.

At the executive level of the IT managerial skill mix, the primary role is one of a peer manager or partner with the other executives in obtaining the organizational objectives.

Each of the following is considered a fundamental characteristic of leadership except:

According to practicing CIOs, which of the following is considered the top current concern facing them?:

Discuss the "mix" of skills required for an IT manager as he or she moves up the managerial ladder from supervisor to executive.

During the mainframe era of computing, the role of the CIO was primarily that of business strategy enabler.

According to Ross and Feeney, the following are all forces in influencing the CIO role and responsibilities except:

Introduction

Achieving Strategic Alignment

Assessing Strategic Alignment Maturity

Strategic, Tactical Operational IT Processes

IT Planning

Managing Emerging Technologies

Organizing IT

Human Resource HR Considerations

Managing IT Change

IT Governance

IT-Business Communications

Measuring, Reporting, and Controlling

The Value of IT

Filters