Question 1

How is the concept of core competency relevant to ABC Computers,a local computer store that repairs and builds custom computers? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

A core competency is an activity for whi

Question 2

Mintzberg classifies a large bureaucracy existing in a slowly changing environment that produces standard products and is dominated by centralized management as a ________ bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

A) machine 
B) professional 
C) divisionalized 
D) multidivisional 
E) ad hoc 
A) machine 
B) professional 
C) divisionalized 
D) multidivisional 
E) ad hoc

Question 3

The text describes Michael Porter's view of the Internet as somewhat negative.What negative influences does Porter see? Describe several positive influences the Internet has on business.Do these outweigh the negative influences?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.An example of a possib

Question 4

Mintzberg's classification identifies five forces in an industry's environment that affect the strategic position of a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Research has shown that a majority of firms are able to align their information technology with their business goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The parts of an organization's infrastructure,human resources,technology,and procurement that make the delivery of the firm's products or services possible are known as ________ activities.

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) auxiliary 
C) secondary 
D) service 
E) support 
A) primary 
B) auxiliary 
C) secondary 
D) service 
E) support

Question 7

In network economics,the value of a commercial software vendor's software products:

Accepted Answer

A) increases as more people use them. 
B) decreases as more people use them. 
C) increases due to higher marginal gain in output. 
D) decreases according to the law of diminishing returns. 
E) is unrelated to the number of people that use them. 
A) increases as more people use them. 
B) decreases as more people use them. 
C) increases due to higher marginal gain in output. 
D) decreases according to the law of diminishing returns. 
E) is unrelated to the number of people that use them.

Question 8

Which of the following is a support activity in a firm's value chain?

Accepted Answer

A) Inbound logistics 
B) Operations 
C) Sales and marketing 
D) Service 
E) Technology 
A) Inbound logistics 
B) Operations 
C) Sales and marketing 
D) Service 
E) Technology

Question 9

Smart products generally raise switching costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In environmental scanning,a firm may use information systems to:

Accepted Answer

A) transform inputs into products and services. 
B) analyze the performance of its intranet. 
C) identify external events that may affect it. 
D) keep track of the temperature within its data centers. 
E) develop a unified organizational culture. 
A) transform inputs into products and services. 
B) analyze the performance of its intranet. 
C) identify external events that may affect it. 
D) keep track of the temperature within its data centers. 
E) develop a unified organizational culture.

Question 11

The term business ecosystem describes the loosely coupled but interdependent networks of suppliers,distributors,outsourcing firms,transportation service firms,and technology manufacturers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following industries has the lowest barrier to entry?

Accepted Answer

A) Automotive 
B) Computer chip 
C) Solar energy 
D) Airline 
E) Small retailer 
A) Automotive 
B) Computer chip 
C) Solar energy 
D) Airline 
E) Small retailer

Question 13

Switching costs decrease when customers are strongly linked to products and platforms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Internet increases the bargaining power of customers by:

Accepted Answer

A) creating new opportunities for building loyal customer bases. 
B) making more products available. 
C) making information available to everyone. 
D) lowering transaction costs. 
E) enabling the development of new services. 
A) creating new opportunities for building loyal customer bases. 
B) making more products available. 
C) making information available to everyone. 
D) lowering transaction costs. 
E) enabling the development of new services.

Question 15

Define and describe a business ecosystem.Give an example of a business ecosystem.

Accepted Answer

A business ecosystem is a collection of

Question 16

Routines are also called standard operating procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How is Internet technology useful from a network economics perspective? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

In network economics,the cost of adding

Question 18

The law of diminishing returns only applies to digital products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why are disruptive technologies "tricky"? Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Disruptive technologies can be tricky be

Question 20

The value chain model classifies all company activities as either primary or support activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How is the concept of core competency relevant to ABC Computers,a local computer store that repairs and builds custom computers? Give examples.

Mintzberg classifies a large bureaucracy existing in a slowly changing environment that produces standard products and is dominated by centralized management as a ________ bureaucracy.

The text describes Michael Porter's view of the Internet as somewhat negative.What negative influences does Porter see? Describe several positive influences the Internet has on business.Do these outweigh the negative influences?

Mintzberg's classification identifies five forces in an industry's environment that affect the strategic position of a firm.

Research has shown that a majority of firms are able to align their information technology with their business goals.

The parts of an organization's infrastructure,human resources,technology,and procurement that make the delivery of the firm's products or services possible are known as ________ activities.

In network economics,the value of a commercial software vendor's software products:

Which of the following is a support activity in a firm's value chain?

Smart products generally raise switching costs.

In environmental scanning,a firm may use information systems to:

The term business ecosystem describes the loosely coupled but interdependent networks of suppliers,distributors,outsourcing firms,transportation service firms,and technology manufacturers.

Which of the following industries has the lowest barrier to entry?

Switching costs decrease when customers are strongly linked to products and platforms.

The Internet increases the bargaining power of customers by:

Define and describe a business ecosystem.Give an example of a business ecosystem.

Routines are also called standard operating procedures.

How is Internet technology useful from a network economics perspective? Give examples.

The law of diminishing returns only applies to digital products.

Why are disruptive technologies "tricky"? Provide examples.

The value chain model classifies all company activities as either primary or support activities.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications,the Internet,and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets,digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters

Exam 3: Information Systems,organizations,and Strategy

How is the concept of core competency relevant to ABC Computers,a local computer store that repairs and builds custom computers? Give examples.

Mintzberg classifies a large bureaucracy existing in a slowly changing environment that produces standard products and is dominated by centralized management as a ________ bureaucracy.

The text describes Michael Porter's view of the Internet as somewhat negative.What negative influences does Porter see? Describe several positive influences the Internet has on business.Do these outweigh the negative influences?

Mintzberg's classification identifies five forces in an industry's environment that affect the strategic position of a firm.

Research has shown that a majority of firms are able to align their information technology with their business goals.

The parts of an organization's infrastructure,human resources,technology,and procurement that make the delivery of the firm's products or services possible are known as ________ activities.

In network economics,the value of a commercial software vendor's software products:

Which of the following is a support activity in a firm's value chain?

Smart products generally raise switching costs.

In environmental scanning,a firm may use information systems to:

The term business ecosystem describes the loosely coupled but interdependent networks of suppliers,distributors,outsourcing firms,transportation service firms,and technology manufacturers.

Which of the following industries has the lowest barrier to entry?

Switching costs decrease when customers are strongly linked to products and platforms.

The Internet increases the bargaining power of customers by:

Define and describe a business ecosystem.Give an example of a business ecosystem.

Routines are also called standard operating procedures.

How is Internet technology useful from a network economics perspective? Give examples.

The law of diminishing returns only applies to digital products.

Why are disruptive technologies "tricky"? Provide examples.

The value chain model classifies all company activities as either primary or support activities.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications,the Internet,and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets,digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters