Exam 2: Collaboration Information Systems

Operational decisions require a high degree of collaboration.

Briefly describe the starting phase of a project.

Operational decisions are those that support ________.

Team members need not continually check the SharePoint task list for new tasks.

Team roles, responsibilities, and authorities are established during the ________ phase of a project.

Margaret finds that calling all her senior supervisors and quality managers for a face-to-face meeting is not feasible. She arranges for a multiparty text chatting session involving all of them. This is an example of asynchronous communication.

Managerial decisions are decisions about ________.

According to Hackman's three criteria for team success, which of the following IS requirements will be categorized under the growth in team capability criterion?

________ is a process that occurs when the collaboration tool limits, and sometimes even directs, user activity.

The directors of X-lam Inc., a manufacturer of electric water heaters, meet to discuss ways to increase their net profit. They decide to manufacture electric toasters and thus invest in a new product line. This investment is an example of a(n)________ decision.

Evelyn, who is in charge of an ad hoc team, holds a meeting with her team and explains the purpose of the project and outlines what the team can expect during its course. She lays down certain rules regarding the methods that can be used to achieve their project goals. Evelyn's project is in the ________ phase of project management.

The fundamental purpose of the starting phase of a project is ________.

Kyra, an inventory manager, orders 500 units of Type-2 steel beams for the current month from the company's usual vendor. In doing so, she has made a(n)________ decision.

Susan, the operations manager at Multitech Systems Inc., schedules a face-to-face meeting with her vendors to decide on the specifications for a project. Some of her senior engineers are also asked to participate in the discussion through a conference call. This is an example of synchronous communication.

The need for collaboration is greatest for ________ decisions.

Project scope and initial budget is set during the starting phase of a project.

Describe screen-sharing applications, webinars, and discussion forums.

Discussion forums are better suited than emails in asynchronous communication because ________.

Being a skilled and persuasive presenter is the most important characteristic for an effective collaborator.

________ decisions are concerned with day-to-day activities.