Deck 9: Global Information Systems

Question 1

In an organization with a global structure,the headquarters' country has the responsibility of selling,marketing,and tailoring products to the requirements and tastes of the countries of its subsidiaries.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

With asynchronous transmission,both parties on a network must be connected at the same time.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

In international business planning,it is critical to understand the global risks of operating a multinational corporation (MNC)-specifically,the political,foreign exchange,and market risks.

Question 5

With the popularity of the Internet,the usage of value-added networks has increased.

Question 6

In an organization with a global structure,to achieve organizational efficiency,duplicate information systems must be eliminated.

Question 7

International companies lose track of production schedules as they share information with their subsidiaries using a global information system (GIS).

Question 8

An organization's structure usually determines the architecture of its global information system (GIS).

Question 9

An information system manager faces design and implementation issues when developing a global network.

Question 10

Companies with a transnational structure have decreased efficiency in production costs because production is spread across more locations.

Question 11

A global information system (GIS)remains unaffected irrespective of a company's size and business needs.

Question 12

Local hardware and software vendors influence which applications a multinational company chooses.

Question 13

A global information system (GIS)can be defined along two dimensions: customization and communication.

Question 14

In a multinational structure,financial management is decentralized.

Question 15

Currency conversion is a challenge in global database development,although some software is available for this task.

Question 16

The increase in direct buyer-seller communication through e-business has eradicated the opportunities for intermediaries.

Question 17

Lack of standardization can impede the development of a cohesive global information system (GIS)that is capable of sharing information resources across borders.

Question 18

In an organization with an international structure,information systems personnel are regularly exchanged among locations to encourage joint development of applications for marketing,finance,and production.

Question 19

E-business builds on the advantages and structures of traditional business by adding the flexibility that networks offer.

Question 20

Operational support provided by a global information system (GIS)involves broad and long-term goals.

Question 21

Time zones can also pose difficulties in managing a global information system (GIS).

Question 22

One of the dimensions along which a global information system (GIS)is defined is _____,which refers to the use of managerial power to ensure adherence to an organization's goals.

A)standardization
B)transparency
C)control
D)coordination

Question 23

Coordination in a global information system (GIS)requires a(n)_____ architecture for data,standardization within departments,the ability to communicate these standards to other departments,collaboration systems,and technologies that support informal communication and socialization.

A)passive
B)autocratic
C)decentralized
D)centralized

Question 24

Designing and implementing a global database is a technical challenge,mainly because of the _____.

A)variations in business needs and size of an organization
B)different character sets used for the names of people and places
C)lack of control and coordination in a global information system (GIS)
D)need to transfer data across cultural and geographic boundaries

Question 25

Which of the following statements is true of a global information system (GIS)?

A)It is specific to each nation.
B)It facilitates communication between headquarters and subsidiaries in other countries.
C)It differs from a typical information system in that it only incorporates technologies,not operations.
D)It gives full autonomy to an international company's subsidiaries without exercising any control.

Question 26

By generating and delivering timely and relevant information supported by networks,_____ creates new opportunities for conducting commercial activities.

A)cybersquatting
B)e-business
C)phishing
D)transborder data flow

Question 27

_____ are considered the first large-scale interactive global system.

A)Credit card services
B)Hotel reservation systems
C)Airline reservation systems
D)Car rental services

Question 28

A manufacturer moving operations to another country because of advantages available in that country is involved in _____ the operations.

A)generalizing
B)standardizing
C)regionalizing
D)centralizing

Question 29

_____ can simplify communication,improve business relationships,and offer new opportunities to both consumers and businesses.

A)A firewall
B)The Internet
C)A database
D)An antivirus

Question 30

In a global information systems (GIS),which of the following is true of high coordination?

A)Offers the ability to maintain control of market needs around the world
B)Provides flexibility in responding to collaborators in different countries and markets
C)Offers the ability to control and block knowledge between departments
D)Increases efficiency and effectiveness in meeting customer's needs

Question 31

Control in a global information system (GIS)requires _____.

A)variable definitions used across an organization
B)a decentralized architecture for data
C)flexible formats for reports
D)defined behaviors for different processes

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

The coordination dimension of a global information system (GIS)requires _____.

A)technologies that support formal communication
B)a centralized architecture for data
C)standardization within departments
D)segregated systems

Question 34

In the context of a global information system (GIS),_____ is the process of managing the interaction among activities in different specialized parts of an organization.

A)coordination
B)socialization
C)regionalization
D)globalization

Question 35

Some companies create separate Web sites for each country in which they do business.This is called _____ of a Web site.

A)standardization
B)localization
C)centralization
D)generalization

Question 36

_____ networks offer electronic data interchange standards,encryption,secure e-mail,data synchronization,and other services to conduct international business.

A)Crawler-based
B)Value-added
C)Human-powered
D)Brick-and-mortar

Question 37

The control dimension of a global information system (GIS)requires a(n)_____ architecture for data,standardized definitions used across an organization,standard formats for reports,defined behaviors for different processes,and performance-tracking systems.

A)open
B)informal
C)decentralized
D)centralized

Question 38

An international company with a global information system (GIS)in place _____.

A)has restricted access to new global markets
B)does not require a global database
C)fails in the coordination of its activities
D)can increase its control over its subsidiaries

Question 39

Which of the following is considered to be a core function of a global information system (GIS)?

A)Tactical planning
B)Strategic planning
C)Operational planning
D)Contingency planning

Question 40

The growing trend toward universal customers and products means _____ has become an important factor in purchasing and the supply chain.

A)globalization
B)economization
C)industrialization
D)modernization

Question 41

A global network must have _____ to guide packets to their destinations.

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

Question 42

_____ support of a global information system (GIS)involves broad and long-term goals.

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

Question 43

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

A)integrated
B)segregated
C)separate
D)individual

Question 44

Which of the following statements is true of multinational corporations (MNCs)?

A)MNCs are government organizations.
B)MNCs have assets and operations in only the home country.
C)MNCs deliver products and services across national borders.
D)MNCs are essentially decentralized.

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

Considering an entire organization's operational efficiency is critical in coordinating international business activities,so global companies need to change their _____ strategies in an effort to respond to the global market.

A)production and marketing
B)sales and distribution
C)service management
D)local business

Question 48

After a global network is in place,a company must _____.

A)decide which types of information-sharing technologies it will be using
B)consider its objectives when determining the network architecture
C)restrict users from sharing information across the globe
D)use standardized software and hardware across all countries

Question 49

_____ support of a global information system (GIS)concentrates on medium-range activities that move an organization toward achieving long-term goals.

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

Question 50

In the context of a global information system (GIS),consolidating global reporting is a crucial tool for managing overseas subsidiaries because _____.

A)it compares only standardized reports
B)it reduces the difficulties caused by the differences in accounting procedures
C)it is a strategic requirement of the GIS
D)it does not take into account the differences in regulatory standards

Question 51

Implementing a(n)_____ can be difficult because countries differ in culture,politics,social and economic infrastructures,and business methods.

A)global information system
B)management information system
C)business information system
D)application information system

Question 52

Which of the following is true of information systems?

A)The usage on a global scale is more challenging than doing so on a local scale.
B)They weaken communication between organizations and the public.
C)The design and implementation of a global database is very easy.
D)They deflect differentiation and focus strategies.

Question 53

_____ is an operational requirement for a global information system (GIS).

A)Management of global tax risk
B)Global data access
C)Management of political conflicts
D)Strategic planning support

Question 54

Transborder data flow (TDF)comprises national laws and international agreements on _____.

A)ethical standards
B)software licenses
C)intellectual properties
D)data security

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

The _____ factor involves how immune a communication medium is to outside electronic interference.

A)bandwidth
B)range
C)cost
D)noise

Question 57

Which of the following is a strategic requirement for a global information system (GIS)?

A)Management of global tax risk
B)Global data access
C)Communication between headquarters and subsidiaries
D)Consolidated global reporting

Question 58

If a company uses multimedia applications in addition to normal file and database sharing,_____ transmission is more efficient.

A)full-duplex
B)half-duplex
C)multi-duplex
D)dual-duplex

Question 59

When designing a successful global information system (GIS),_____ cannot assume a company's products or services will continue selling the same way because of possible changes in customers' needs and preferences and global competition.

A)management
B)suppliers
C)buyers
D)unions

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

An organization with a(n)_____ structure might have several regional divisions that share authority and responsibility,but in general it does not have its headquarters in a particular country.

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

Question 62

Which of the following factors has made offshore outsourcing attractive for all types of organizations?

A)Improved telecommunication systems
B)Increased cost of communication
C)Limited availability of the Internet
D)Reduced bandwidth

Question 63

Which of the following was the top Asia Pacific offshoring country in 2014?

A)India
B)Indonesia
C)Japan
D)South Korea

Question 64

Before adding a global information system,Regal International,an electronics company must take into consideration the _____ infrastructures of the countries where its subsidiaries are located.

A)management
B)social
C)telecommunication
D)power transmission

Question 65

Initially,offshore outsourcing was used mostly in manufacturing to find _____.

A)cheap labor
B)bonded labor
C)skilled labor
D)child labor

Question 66

One of the issues with the _____ structure is that subsidiaries rely on headquarters for all process and control decisions as well as system design and implementation.

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

Question 67

Which of the following statements is true of a global organization structure?

A)An extensive communication network is necessary to manage a global structure.
B)A global structure uses highly decentralized information systems.
C)Subsidiaries exercise full autonomy in a global structure.
D)Production,marketing,and human resources are easily integrated using a global structure.

Question 68

A _________ is an information system for managing global operations,supporting an international company's decision-making processes,and dealing with complex variables in global operations and decision making.? A.global information system
B)global analytics system
C)global broadcast system
D)global economic system

Question 69

There is a(n)_____ of qualified information systems professionals in the United States and Western Europe.

A)abundance
B)slight abundance
C)slight shortage
D)severe shortage

Question 70

_________ products,which are products or services that have been standardized for all markets,are becoming increasingly important in international marketing efforts.

A)Global
B)Domestic
C)Local
D)Regional

Question 71

A _________ is a system that incorporates all the technologies and applications found in a typical information system to gather,store,manipulate,and transmit data across cultural and geographic boundaries.? A.global information system
B)global analytics system
C)global broadcast system
D)global economic system

Question 72

Diverse regulatory practices _____ the integration process of a global information system (GIS).

A)impede
B)facilitate
C)empower
D)speed up

Question 73

One of the issues with a global information system (GIS)is that too much _____ can decrease an organization's flexibility in responding to local preferences and even time differences.

A)localization
B)regionalization
C)standardization
D)customization

Question 74

Foreign exchange systems that allow traders and brokers from around the world to interact are an example of information systems that support a(n)_____ structure.

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

Question 75

_________ networks are private multipoint networks managed by a third party and used by organizations on a subscription basis.? A.Value-added
B)Subscription
C)Social
D)Communication

Question 76

_________ restricts what type of data can be captured and transmitted in foreign countries.? A.Transborder data flow (TDF)
B)Transcontinental data flow
C)International data flow
D)Tariff data flow

Question 77

_________ is a major factor in the widespread use of global information systems.

A)E-business
B)E-commerce
C)E-distribution
D)E-mobility

Question 78

A network's main function is to allow users to _________ information.? A.share
B)collate
C)regulate
D)organize

Question 79

The integration needed to manage production,marketing,and human resources is difficult to achieve with a global structure because of the _____.

A)excessive autonomy given to subsidiaries
B)presence of duplicate information systems
C)use of highly decentralized information systems
D)heavy reliance on headquarters

Question 80

The trade-off between the amount of control needed and the amount of _________ needed,which are the two dimensions of a global information system (GIS),defines an organization's globalization strategy.? A.coordination
B)standardization
C)regulation
D)direction​