Question 1

Why must an information system manager choose the best transmission technology for the global network's needs? What are the current transmission technologies?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

With a global information system (GIS)in place,a company can efficiently track production schedules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The integration needed to manage production,marketing,and human resources is difficult to achieve with a global structure because of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) excessive autonomy given to subsidiaries 
B) presence of duplicate information systems 
C) use of highly decentralized information systems 
D) heavy reliance on headquarters

Question 4

By generating and delivering timely and relevant information supported by networks,_____ creates new opportunities for conducting commercial activities.

Accepted Answer

A) cybersquatting 
B) e-business 
C) phishing 
D) transborder data flow

Question 5

To design a successful global information system (GIS),management of a company should:

Accepted Answer

A) not assume that customers' preferences will not change. 
B) assume that consumer needs will remain the same. 
C) not assume that the company's products will sell at varying rates. 
D) assume that the company will not lose competitive advantage.

Question 6

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 7

In the context of determining the best communication media to meet global performance,the _____ factor involves how immune a communication medium is to outside electronic interference.

Accepted Answer

A) bandwidth 
B) range 
C) cost 
D) noise

Question 8

With a global information system (GIS)in place,an international company _____.

Accepted Answer

A) can classify consolidated global reporting as a strategic requirement 
B) does not need a global database for its operations 
C) need not incorporate strategic planning as a core function 
D) can increase its control over its subsidiaries

Question 9

_____ is an operational requirement of a global information system (GIS)that includes accounting and financial data,manufacturing updates,inventory,and so forth.

Accepted Answer

A) Consolidated global reporting 
B) Communication between headquarters and subsidiaries 
C) Global data access 
D) Strategic planning support

Question 10

Which system is used 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) public broadcast 
B) tactical analytics 
C) global information 
D) pseudo economic

Question 11

In the context of multinational corporations (MNCs),which is one of the four factors in a global environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Ergonomic 
B) Technological 
C) Cultural 
D) Ethical

Question 12

_____ focuses on regionalizing resources more effectively and responding to rapid environmental changes,such as increased political and foreign exchange risks and global competition.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

An organization with a(n)_____ structure 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 
B) transnational 
C) multinational 
D) international

Question 14

While deciding the type of information-sharing technology that a company will be using for its global network,the company's information system manager should keep in mind that:

Accepted Answer

A) the company's objectives do not affect the network architecture. 
B) standardized software and hardware are not always feasible. 
C) with asynchronous transmission,parties have to be connected at the same time. 
D) half-duplex transmission is ideal when response time is a critical factor.

Question 15

Aton Motors,an automobile manufacturer,establishes its manufacturing units in Argentina because of the low cost of the metal used to make automobile frames.In this scenario,Aton Motors has _____ its operations.

Accepted Answer

A) regionalized 
B) standardized 
C) generalized 
D) centralized

Question 16

Considering the 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 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The coordination dimension of a global information system (GIS)requires _____.

Accepted Answer

A) technologies that exclude informal communication 
B) a centralized architecture for data 
C) standardization within departments 
D) segregated systems

Question 19

_____ data flow restricts what type of data can be captured and transmitted in foreign countries.

Accepted Answer

A) Transborder 
B) Transcontinental 
C) International 
D) Tariff

Question 20

In the context of a global information system (GIS),_____ networks offer electronic data interchange standards,encryption,secure e-mail,data synchronization,and other services to conduct international business.

Accepted Answer

A) crawler-based 
B) value-added 
C) human-powered 
D) brick-and-mortar

Exam 9: Global Information Systems

Why must an information system manager choose the best transmission technology for the global network's needs? What are the current transmission technologies?

With a global information system (GIS)in place,a company can efficiently track production schedules.

The integration needed to manage production,marketing,and human resources is difficult to achieve with a global structure because of the _____.

By generating and delivering timely and relevant information supported by networks,_____ creates new opportunities for conducting commercial activities.

To design a successful global information system (GIS) ,management of a company should:

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

In the context of determining the best communication media to meet global performance,the _____ factor involves how immune a communication medium is to outside electronic interference.

With a global information system (GIS) in place,an international company _____.

_____ is an operational requirement of a global information system (GIS) that includes accounting and financial data,manufacturing updates,inventory,and so forth.

Which system is used for managing global operations,supporting an international company's decision-making processes,and dealing with complex variables in global operations and decision making?

In the context of multinational corporations (MNCs) ,which is one of the four factors in a global environment?

_____ focuses on regionalizing resources more effectively and responding to rapid environmental changes,such as increased political and foreign exchange risks and global competition.

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

While deciding the type of information-sharing technology that a company will be using for its global network,the company's information system manager should keep in mind that:

Aton Motors,an automobile manufacturer,establishes its manufacturing units in Argentina because of the low cost of the metal used to make automobile frames.In this scenario,Aton Motors has _____ its operations.

Considering the 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.

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

The coordination dimension of a global information system (GIS) requires _____.

_____ data flow restricts what type of data can be captured and transmitted in foreign countries.

In the context of a global information system (GIS) ,_____ networks offer electronic data interchange standards,encryption,secure e-mail,data synchronization,and other services to conduct international business.