Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires an extensive communication network. 
B)  It uses highly decentralized information systems. 
C)  It easily integrates production, marketing, and human resources. 
D)  It provides complete autonomy to the subsidiaries of the parent organization. 
A)  It requires an extensive communication network. 
B)  It uses highly decentralized information systems. 
C)  It easily integrates production, marketing, and human resources. 
D)  It provides complete autonomy to the subsidiaries of the parent organization.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

In a global information system (GIS), high coordination:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases overhead and operational costs. 
B)  increases efficiency at the expense of the effectiveness in meeting customers' requirements. 
C)  helps maintain control of market needs around the world. 
D)  helps provide a standard response to competitors in different countries and markets. 
A)  increases overhead and operational costs. 
B)  increases efficiency at the expense of the effectiveness in meeting customers' requirements. 
C)  helps maintain control of market needs around the world. 
D)  helps provide a standard response to competitors in different countries and markets.

Question 5

Explain the importance of managing short-term foreign exchange risks as a requirement for decision making using global information systems (GISs).

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.A mix of free-floating

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

A _____ is a system for managing global operations, supporting an international company's decision-making processes, and dealing with complex variables in global operations and decision making. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  global information system 
B)  global analytics system 
C)  global broadcast system 
D)  global economic system 
A)  global information system 
B)  global analytics system 
C)  global broadcast system 
D)  global economic system

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A global information system (GIS) is capable of supporting global decisions. What are the environmental factors that affect the complexity of such decisions?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.A global environment i

Question 10

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. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  coordination 
B)  standardization 
C)  regulation 
D)  direction 
A)  coordination 
B)  standardization 
C)  regulation 
D)  direction

Question 11

A _____ is an organization with assets and operations in at least one country other than its home country. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  multinational corporation 
B)  transnational company 
C)  universal corporation 
D)  local company 
A)  multinational corporation 
B)  transnational company 
C)  universal corporation 
D)  local company

Question 12

Symbic Foods, a chain of fast food restaurants, has included a drop-down menu on its main Web site. With this drop-down menu, people can view their country-specific Web site, which contains information about the dishes that Symbic Foods serves in that country. In this case, the strategy adopted by Symbic Foods is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  localization of a Web site 
B)  standardization of a Web site 
C)  centralization of a Web site 
D)  generalization of a Web site 
A)  localization of a Web site 
B)  standardization of a Web site 
C)  centralization of a Web site 
D)  generalization of a Web site

Question 13

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. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  global information system 
B)  global analytics system 
C)  global broadcast system 
D)  global economic system 
A)  global information system 
B)  global analytics system 
C)  global broadcast system 
D)  global economic system

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

How does e-business build on the advantages and structures of traditional business?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.E-business builds on t

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

In the context of global information systems (GISs), describe the advantages of high coordination.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.High coordination has

Question 20

In the context of a GIS, which of the following is true of high coordination?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enables a company's subsidiaries to function with complete autonomy. 
B)  It increases efficiency at the expense of the effectiveness in meeting customers' needs. 
C)  It increases operational costs by a large margin. 
D)  It gives flexibility in responding to competitors in different markets. 
A)  It enables a company's subsidiaries to function with complete autonomy. 
B)  It increases efficiency at the expense of the effectiveness in meeting customers' needs. 
C)  It increases operational costs by a large margin. 
D)  It gives flexibility in responding to competitors in different markets.

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

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

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

In a global information system (GIS), high coordination:

Explain the importance of managing short-term foreign exchange risks as a requirement for decision making using global information systems (GISs).

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

A _____ is a system for managing global operations, supporting an international company's decision-making processes, and dealing with complex variables in global operations and decision making.

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

A global information system (GIS) is capable of supporting global decisions. What are the environmental factors that affect the complexity of such decisions?

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 _____ is an organization with assets and operations in at least one country other than its home country.

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.

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

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

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

How does e-business build on the advantages and structures of traditional business?

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

In the context of global information systems (GISs), describe the advantages of high coordination.

In the context of a GIS, which of the following is true of high coordination?

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Exam 9: Global Information Systems

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

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

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

In a global information system (GIS), high coordination:

Explain the importance of managing short-term foreign exchange risks as a requirement for decision making using global information systems (GISs).

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

A _____ is a system for managing global operations, supporting an international company's decision-making processes, and dealing with complex variables in global operations and decision making. ​

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

A global information system (GIS) is capable of supporting global decisions. What are the environmental factors that affect the complexity of such decisions?

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 _____ is an organization with assets and operations in at least one country other than its home country. ​

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. ​

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

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

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

How does e-business build on the advantages and structures of traditional business?

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

In the context of global information systems (GISs), describe the advantages of high coordination.

In the context of a GIS, which of the following is true of high coordination?

Information Systems: An Overview

Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems, Data Warehouses and Data Marts

Personal, Legal, Ethical and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication

The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets

E-Commerce

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Filters

A _____ is a system for managing global operations, supporting an international company's decision-making processes, and dealing with complex variables in global operations and decision making.

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 _____ is an organization with assets and operations in at least one country other than its home country.

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.