Question 1

In a(n)_____ structure,a company's subsidiaries operate autonomously but regularly report to the parent company.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The expansion of global markets is a major factor in developing global information systems to handle the _____ demands of integrated worldwide services.

Accepted Answer

A) customers' 
B) sellers' 
C) suppliers' 
D) dealers'

Question 3

One of the issues with a global information system (GIS)is that too much _____ can decrease an organization's flexibility in responding to local preferences and even time differences.

Accepted Answer

A) localization 
B) regionalization 
C) standardization 
D) customization

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

In an organization with a global structure,to achieve organizational efficiency,duplicate information systems must be eliminated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following factors has made offshore outsourcing attractive for all types of organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) Improved telecommunication systems 
B) Increased cost of communication 
C) Limited availability of the Internet 
D) Reduced bandwidth

Question 7

In a global information systems (GIS),which of the following is true of high coordination?

Accepted Answer

A) Offers the ability to maintain control of market needs around the world 
B) Provides flexibility in responding to collaborators in different countries and markets 
C) Offers the ability to control and block knowledge between departments 
D) Increases efficiency and effectiveness in meeting customer's needs

Question 8

How do diverse regulatory practices impede the integration process in a global information system (GIS)?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

How does a global information system (GIS)play an important role in supporting offshore outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Time zones can also pose difficulties in managing a global information system (GIS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a company uses multimedia applications in addition to normal file and database sharing,_____ transmission is more efficient.

Accepted Answer

A) full-duplex 
B) half-duplex 
C) multi-duplex 
D) dual-duplex

Question 12

What are the requirements for designing tax-risk management systems?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Considering an entire organization's operational efficiency is critical in coordinating international business activities,so global companies need to change their _____ strategies in an effort to respond to the global market.

Accepted Answer

A) production and marketing 
B) sales and distribution 
C) service management 
D) local business

Question 14

The control dimension of a global information system (GIS)requires a(n)_____ architecture for data,standardized definitions used across an organization,standard formats for reports,defined behaviors for different processes,and performance-tracking systems.

Accepted Answer

A) open 
B) informal 
C) decentralized 
D) centralized

Question 15

_________ networks are private multipoint networks managed by a third party and used by organizations on a subscription basis.?

Accepted Answer

A) Value-added 
B) Subscription 
C) Social 
D) Communication

Question 16

With _____ transmission,both parties in a global network are connected at the same time,as in a phone call.

Accepted Answer

A) synchronous 
B) asynchronous 
C) symmetric 
D) asymmetric

Question 17

Lack of standardization can impede the development of a cohesive global information system (GIS)that is capable of sharing information resources across borders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_________ is a major factor in the widespread use of global information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) E-business 
B) E-commerce 
C) E-distribution 
D) E-mobility

Question 19

Implementing a(n)_____ can be difficult because countries differ in culture,politics,social and economic infrastructures,and business methods.

Accepted Answer

A) global information system 
B) management information system 
C) business information system 
D) application information system

Question 20

After a global network is in place,a company must _____.

Accepted Answer

A) decide which types of information-sharing technologies it will be using 
B) consider its objectives when determining the network architecture 
C) restrict users from sharing information across the globe 
D) use standardized software and hardware across all countries

Exam 9: Global Information Systems

In a(n) _____ structure,a company's subsidiaries operate autonomously but regularly report to the parent company.

The expansion of global markets is a major factor in developing global information systems to handle the _____ demands of integrated worldwide services.

One of the issues with a global information system (GIS) is that too much _____ can decrease an organization's flexibility in responding to local preferences and even time differences.

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

In an organization with a global structure,to achieve organizational efficiency,duplicate information systems must be eliminated.

Which of the following factors has made offshore outsourcing attractive for all types of organizations?

In a global information systems (GIS) ,which of the following is true of high coordination?

How do diverse regulatory practices impede the integration process in a global information system (GIS)?

How does a global information system (GIS)play an important role in supporting offshore outsourcing?

Time zones can also pose difficulties in managing a global information system (GIS).

If a company uses multimedia applications in addition to normal file and database sharing,_____ transmission is more efficient.

What are the requirements for designing tax-risk management systems?

Considering an entire organization's operational efficiency is critical in coordinating international business activities,so global companies need to change their _____ strategies in an effort to respond to the global market.

The control dimension of a global information system (GIS) requires a(n) _____ architecture for data,standardized definitions used across an organization,standard formats for reports,defined behaviors for different processes,and performance-tracking systems.

_________ networks are private multipoint networks managed by a third party and used by organizations on a subscription basis.?

With _____ transmission,both parties in a global network are connected at the same time,as in a phone call.

Lack of standardization can impede the development of a cohesive global information system (GIS)that is capable of sharing information resources across borders.

_________ is a major factor in the widespread use of global information systems.

Implementing a(n) _____ can be difficult because countries differ in culture,politics,social and economic infrastructures,and business methods.

After a global network is in place,a company must _____.