Question 1

All of the following can be considered managerial responsibilities except:

Accepted Answer

A)  making action plans to solve organizational problems. 
B)  creating new products and services. 
C)  designing new information systems. 
D)  allocating human resources to coordinate the work to be done. 
E)  setting strategy for responding to business challenges in the environment. 
A)  making action plans to solve organizational problems. 
B)  creating new products and services. 
C)  designing new information systems. 
D)  allocating human resources to coordinate the work to be done. 
E)  setting strategy for responding to business challenges in the environment.

Question 2

What types of jobs are not likely to be outsourced and why?

Accepted Answer

Jobs involved with the creation of innov

Question 3

Financial managers work directly with ________ to ensure investments in information systems help achieve corporate goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  operations managers 
B)  senior managers 
C)  marketing managers 
D)  accounting managers 
E)  knowledge workers 
A)  operations managers 
B)  senior managers 
C)  marketing managers 
D)  accounting managers 
E)  knowledge workers

Question 4

What important managerial function is impaired by not having access to timely and accurate information? What is the effect of this lack of data?

Accepted Answer

The managerial function is decision maki

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of raw data from an automobile manufacturer?

Accepted Answer

A)  An average of 130 Subarus sold daily in New York in 2017 
B)  1,300 Subaru Outbacks sold during the first quarter 2017 in New York 
C)  One Subaru Outback sold January 7, 2017 in Mount Kisco, New York for $25,000 
D)  Annual sales of Subaru Outbacks increased 4.5 percent 
E)  An average sale price of $26,000 for all Subaru Outbacks sold during January 2017 in Mount Kisco, New York 
A)  An average of 130 Subarus sold daily in New York in 2017 
B)  1,300 Subaru Outbacks sold during the first quarter 2017 in New York 
C)  One Subaru Outback sold January 7, 2017 in Mount Kisco, New York for $25,000 
D)  Annual sales of Subaru Outbacks increased 4.5 percent 
E)  An average sale price of $26,000 for all Subaru Outbacks sold during January 2017 in Mount Kisco, New York

Question 6

The first step in the model of business problem solving discussed in the chapter is:

Accepted Answer

A)  interviewing the people involved in the problem. 
B)  identifying the problem. 
C)  outlining the problem's causes. 
D)  assigning the problem to a problem solver. 
E)  evaluating possible solutions to the problem. 
A)  interviewing the people involved in the problem. 
B)  identifying the problem. 
C)  outlining the problem's causes. 
D)  assigning the problem to a problem solver. 
E)  evaluating possible solutions to the problem.

Question 7

Assume you work for a package delivery service in a major metropolitan area and that the business has been losing customers for several years. You have been asked to find a solution to this problem. What is the correct way to proceed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look for solutions, evaluate the solutions, identify the problem more clearly, and then implement the solution. 
B)  Think about what solutions can be implemented, look for solution designs, evaluate the designs, and then implement the solution. 
C)  Identify the problem, design alternative solutions, choose the best solution, and then implement the solution. 
D)  Design solutions, evaluate and identify the problems, choose the best solution, and then implement the solution. 
E)  Identify relevant information technologies, interview employees, choose a technology, and implement the technology. 
A)  Look for solutions, evaluate the solutions, identify the problem more clearly, and then implement the solution. 
B)  Think about what solutions can be implemented, look for solution designs, evaluate the designs, and then implement the solution. 
C)  Identify the problem, design alternative solutions, choose the best solution, and then implement the solution. 
D)  Design solutions, evaluate and identify the problems, choose the best solution, and then implement the solution. 
E)  Identify relevant information technologies, interview employees, choose a technology, and implement the technology.

Question 8

Describe the people dimension of information systems and give an example. Is this dimension as vital as the technology dimension when considering a technology-based solution to a business problem?

Accepted Answer

The people dimension describes all of th

Question 9

A network requires at least three computers and a shared resource.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

E-commerce and Internet advertising reached $83 billion in 2017, growing at about:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent. 
B)  10 percent. 
C)  15 percent. 
D)  20 percent. 
E)  25 percent. 
A)  5 percent. 
B)  10 percent. 
C)  15 percent. 
D)  20 percent. 
E)  25 percent.

Question 11

Data management technology consists of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical hardware and media used by an organization for storing data. 
B)  detailed, preprogrammed instructions that control and coordinate the computer hardware components in an information system. 
C)  software governing the organization of data on physical storage media. 
D)  hardware and software used to transfer data. 
E)  universally accepted standards for storing data. 
A)  physical hardware and media used by an organization for storing data. 
B)  detailed, preprogrammed instructions that control and coordinate the computer hardware components in an information system. 
C)  software governing the organization of data on physical storage media. 
D)  hardware and software used to transfer data. 
E)  universally accepted standards for storing data.

Question 12

In a hierarchical organization, the upper levels consist of:

Accepted Answer

A)  managerial, professional and knowledge workers. 
B)  managerial, professional, and technical workers. 
C)  professional and operational workers. 
D)  managerial, professional, and operational workers. 
E)  knowledge, technical and operational workers. 
A)  managerial, professional and knowledge workers. 
B)  managerial, professional, and technical workers. 
C)  professional and operational workers. 
D)  managerial, professional, and operational workers. 
E)  knowledge, technical and operational workers.

Question 13

Why is the building of a house an appropriate analogy for the building of an information system?

Accepted Answer

Houses are built with hammers, nails, an

Question 14

A business model describes how a company produces, delivers, and sells a product or service to create wealth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which business objective were competitors seeking when they rushed to provide ATMs after Citibank introduced the first ATMs in New York?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved efficiency 
B)  Customer and supplier intimacy 
C)  Survival 
D)  Competitive advantage 
E)  Improved decision making 
A)  Improved efficiency 
B)  Customer and supplier intimacy 
C)  Survival 
D)  Competitive advantage 
E)  Improved decision making

Question 16

All of the following are examples of environmental actors in an information system except:

Accepted Answer

A)  customers. 
B)  stockholders. 
C)  feedback. 
D)  competitors. 
E)  regulatory agencies. 
A)  customers. 
B)  stockholders. 
C)  feedback. 
D)  competitors. 
E)  regulatory agencies.

Question 17

What percent of employed Americans report spending some time working remotely?

Accepted Answer

A)  13 percent 
B)  23 percent 
C)  33 percent 
D)  43 percent 
E)  53 percent 
A)  13 percent 
B)  23 percent 
C)  33 percent 
D)  43 percent 
E)  53 percent

Question 18

You work for an auto manufacturer and distributor. How could you use information systems to achieve greater customer intimacy?

Accepted Answer

You could create a website that allows c

Question 19

What percent of the Fortune 500 companies uses Twitter to communicate with their customers?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  60 percent 
E)  80 percent 
A)  20 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  60 percent 
E)  80 percent

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a business using information systems to create new products and services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apple's creation of the iPad 
B)  JCPenney's information system that allows its contract manufacturers to see what garments have been sold and need to be replaced 
C)  The Mandarin Oriental's use of computers to keep track of guests' preferences 
D)  Verizon's web-based digital dashboard providing real-time company information for managers 
E)  Walmart's Retail Link system 
A)  Apple's creation of the iPad 
B)  JCPenney's information system that allows its contract manufacturers to see what garments have been sold and need to be replaced 
C)  The Mandarin Oriental's use of computers to keep track of guests' preferences 
D)  Verizon's web-based digital dashboard providing real-time company information for managers 
E)  Walmart's Retail Link system

All of the following can be considered managerial responsibilities except:

What types of jobs are not likely to be outsourced and why?

Financial managers work directly with ________ to ensure investments in information systems help achieve corporate goals.

What important managerial function is impaired by not having access to timely and accurate information? What is the effect of this lack of data?

Which of the following is an example of raw data from an automobile manufacturer?

The first step in the model of business problem solving discussed in the chapter is:

Assume you work for a package delivery service in a major metropolitan area and that the business has been losing customers for several years. You have been asked to find a solution to this problem. What is the correct way to proceed?

Describe the people dimension of information systems and give an example. Is this dimension as vital as the technology dimension when considering a technology-based solution to a business problem?

A network requires at least three computers and a shared resource.

E-commerce and Internet advertising reached $83 billion in 2017, growing at about:

Data management technology consists of the:

In a hierarchical organization, the upper levels consist of:

Why is the building of a house an appropriate analogy for the building of an information system?

A business model describes how a company produces, delivers, and sells a product or service to create wealth.

Which business objective were competitors seeking when they rushed to provide ATMs after Citibank introduced the first ATMs in New York?

All of the following are examples of environmental actors in an information system except:

What percent of employed Americans report spending some time working remotely?

You work for an auto manufacturer and distributor. How could you use information systems to achieve greater customer intimacy?

What percent of the Fortune 500 companies uses Twitter to communicate with their customers?

Which of the following is an example of a business using information systems to create new products and services?

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

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

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

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Exam 1: Business Information Systems in Your Career

All of the following can be considered managerial responsibilities except:

What types of jobs are not likely to be outsourced and why?

Financial managers work directly with ________ to ensure investments in information systems help achieve corporate goals.

What important managerial function is impaired by not having access to timely and accurate information? What is the effect of this lack of data?

Which of the following is an example of raw data from an automobile manufacturer?

The first step in the model of business problem solving discussed in the chapter is:

Assume you work for a package delivery service in a major metropolitan area and that the business has been losing customers for several years. You have been asked to find a solution to this problem. What is the correct way to proceed?

Describe the people dimension of information systems and give an example. Is this dimension as vital as the technology dimension when considering a technology-based solution to a business problem?

A network requires at least three computers and a shared resource.

E-commerce and Internet advertising reached $83 billion in 2017, growing at about:

Data management technology consists of the:

In a hierarchical organization, the upper levels consist of:

Why is the building of a house an appropriate analogy for the building of an information system?

A business model describes how a company produces, delivers, and sells a product or service to create wealth.

Which business objective were competitors seeking when they rushed to provide ATMs after Citibank introduced the first ATMs in New York?

All of the following are examples of environmental actors in an information system except:

What percent of employed Americans report spending some time working remotely?

You work for an auto manufacturer and distributor. How could you use information systems to achieve greater customer intimacy?

What percent of the Fortune 500 companies uses Twitter to communicate with their customers?

Which of the following is an example of a business using information systems to create new products and services?

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

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

Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

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