Question 1

In terms of information systems, Wikipedia would be an example of _________.

Accepted Answer

A) a personal IS 
B) a group IS 
C)  an enterprise IS 
D)  an organizational complement

Question 2

One of the primary roles of a senior IS manager is to communicate with other areas of the organization to determine changing business needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The term data is used to label raw facts such as height and weight of a patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A feedback mechanism is an optional component of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a manufacturing organization, the supply chain is a key value chain whose primary activities include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) inbound logistics 
B) finance and accounting 
C)  marketing and sales 
D)  customer service

Question 6

_____ design and set up databases to meet an organization's needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ design and set up databases to...

Question 7

The process of defining relationships among data to create useful information requires ______.

Accepted Answer

A) an information system 
B) a formal education 
C)  knowledge 
D)  intuition

Question 8

Describe both of Lewin's theories-change model and force field analysis-and explain how they are related.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe both of Lewin's theories-change model and...

Question 9

Important functions of the chief information officer include

Accepted Answer

A) ​employing an IS department's equipment and staff to help the organization reach its goals 
B) monitoring the financial considerations of the IS department, such as return on investment 
C)  ensuring the organization complies with laws and regulations 
D)  ​all of these

Question 10

Cole has just landed a job as a sales representative in a department store. Nina is teaching him the set of steps he should follow to ring up, take payment for, and bag a purchase for a customer. Cole is learning a procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A sustaining innovation is one that initially provides a lower level of performance than the marketplace has grown to accept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Perceived usefulness and ease of use of a system influence an individual's attitude toward the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The value of information is directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve their organization's _____.

Accepted Answer

A) cost/profit target 
B) goals 
C)  cost reduction initiatives 
D)  customer satisfaction levels

Question 14

Briefly distinguish among data, information, and knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly distinguish among data, information, and knowledge....

Question 15

Reengineering and continuous improvement have the same definition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The information systems operations group is responsible for the day-to-day running of IS hardware to process the organization's information systems workload.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following theories explains how a new idea or product gains acceptance and spreads through a specific population or subset of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) diffusion of innovation theory 
B) contingency theory 
C)  public choice theory 
D)  two-factor theory

Question 18

Define the term value chain and briefly discuss the purpose of the supply chain component in a manufacturing organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define the term value chain and briefly...

Question 19

According to Lewin's Change Model, an organization must deliberately change old habits, learn new work methods, and accept the new work methods as parts of the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Calligraph Publishing Inc.'s information system allows its customers to access the system to retrieve information on new releases, inventory levels, and more. This must be a ______.

Accepted Answer

A) ​personal IS 
B) ​group IS 
C)  ​enterprise IS 
D)  ​none of these answers

Exam 1: An Introduction to Information Systems in Organizations

In terms of information systems, Wikipedia would be an example of _________.

One of the primary roles of a senior IS manager is to communicate with other areas of the organization to determine changing business needs.

The term data is used to label raw facts such as height and weight of a patient.

A feedback mechanism is an optional component of an information system.

In a manufacturing organization, the supply chain is a key value chain whose primary activities include all of the following EXCEPT:

_____ design and set up databases to meet an organization's needs.

The process of defining relationships among data to create useful information requires ______.

Describe both of Lewin's theories-change model and force field analysis-and explain how they are related.

Important functions of the chief information officer include

Cole has just landed a job as a sales representative in a department store. Nina is teaching him the set of steps he should follow to ring up, take payment for, and bag a purchase for a customer. Cole is learning a procedure.

A sustaining innovation is one that initially provides a lower level of performance than the marketplace has grown to accept.

Perceived usefulness and ease of use of a system influence an individual's attitude toward the system.

The value of information is directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve their organization's _____.

Briefly distinguish among data, information, and knowledge.

Reengineering and continuous improvement have the same definition.

The information systems operations group is responsible for the day-to-day running of IS hardware to process the organization's information systems workload.

Which of the following theories explains how a new idea or product gains acceptance and spreads through a specific population or subset of an organization?

Define the term value chain and briefly discuss the purpose of the supply chain component in a manufacturing organization.

According to Lewin's Change Model, an organization must deliberately change old habits, learn new work methods, and accept the new work methods as parts of the job.

Calligraph Publishing Inc.'s information system allows its customers to access the system to retrieve information on new releases, inventory levels, and more. This must be a ______.