MIS Chapter 9 Review Assignment

T/F A global information system (GIS) can be defined along two dimensions... customization and communication.

False

T/F As e-business matures and more companies conduct business online, consumers can engage in comparison shopping more easily.

True

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

False

T/F In a multinational structure, financial management is decentralized.

False

T/F An organization's structure usually determines the architecture of its global information system (GIS).

True

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

A) can classify consolidated global reporting as a strategic requirement

B) does not need a global database for its operations

C) can increase its control over its subsidiaries

D) need not incorporate strategic planning as a core function

C) can increase its control over its subsidiaries

_____ products, which are products or services standardized for all markets, are becoming increasingly important in international marketing efforts.

A) Domestic

B) Local

C) Regional

D) Global

D) Global

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

A) multinational

B) transnational

C) global

D) international

B) transnational

Cultural issues are best addressed with ____________________.

A) technological innovation

B) aggressive marketing campaigns

C) education and training

D) education and legal actions

C) education and training

Control in a global information system requires _____.

A) the use of variable definitions across an organization

B) flexible formats for reports

C) the use of defined behaviors for different processes

D) decentralized architectures for data

C) the use of defined behaviors for different processes

Which of the following could affect the integration of a skilled team of different countries?

A) Bluetooth communication.

B) Cultural and political differences.

C) Web design.

D) Use of uniform technology.

B) Cultural and political differences.

Which statement is true of a global organizational structure?

A) It uses highly decentralized information systems.

B) It provides complete autonomy to the subsidiaries of the parent organization.

C) It requires an extensive communication network.

D) It easily integrates production, marketing, and human resources.

C) It requires an extensive communication network.

In the context of a global information system (GIS), _____ is managing the interaction among activities in different, specialized parts of an organization.

A) regionalization

B) coordination

C) socialization

D) globalization

B) coordination

An organization with a(n) _____ structure operates much like a multinational corporation, but subsidiaries depend on headquarters more for process and production decisions.

A) regional

B) continental

C) public

D) international

D) international

Which statement is true of offshore outsourcing?

A) The increased cost of communication has reduced its popularity.

B) Reduced bandwidth has increased its efficiency to perform with low latency.

C) Improved telecommunication systems have increased their attractiveness.

D) The limited availability of the Internet has reduced its effectiveness.

C) Improved telecommunication systems have increased their attractiveness.

Which statement is true of a global information system (GIS)?

A) It differs from a typical information system as it excludes operations management.

B) It facilitates communication between headquarters and subsidiaries in other countries.

C) It incorporates technologies that are specific to a particular country.

D) It enables a company's subsidiaries to function with complete autonomy.

B) It facilitates communication between headquarters and subsidiaries in other countries.

Mobile apps play a major role in globalization by offering _____.

A) free Internet service

B) basic social services and commerce

C) medical care

D) web design

B) basic social services and commerce

________________ offered through the Internet are one possible solution to the lack of skilled analysts and programmers.

A) High connectivity

B) Training and certification programs

C) High-paid immigration plans

D) Software testing offshore

B) Training and certification programs

A manufacturer moving operations to another country because of the advantages available in that country is involved in _____ the operations.

A) regionalizing

B) generalizing

C) centralizing

D) standardizing

A) regionalizing

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

A) sellers'

B) suppliers'

C) dealers'

D) customers'

D) customers'

In the context of the requirement of skilled analysts for implementing a global information system (GIS), there is a severe shortage of qualified information systems ____.

A) professionals in the United States

B) quality analysts in Japan

C) project managers in Germany

D) consultants in Korea

A) professionals in the United States

In a(n) _____, production, sales, and marketing are decentralized, and financial management remains the parent company's responsibility.

A) international structure

B) universal structure

C) transnational structure

D) multinational structure

D) multinational structure

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

A) It increases operational costs by a large margin.

B) It gives flexibility in responding to competitors in different markets.

C) It enables a company's subsidiaries to function with complete autonomy.

D) It increases efficiency at the expense of effectiveness in meeting customers' needs.

B) It gives flexibility in responding to competitors in different markets.

Which country was among the top countries for outsourcing software development in 2021?

A) Japan

B) Nepal

C) China

D) USA

C) China

Cultural differences in ______________ play a major role in using global information systems (GISs).

A) dressing, and schedule

B) weather, location, and time zone

C) values, attitudes, and behaviors

D) legal system

C) values, attitudes, and behaviors

With a ___, a company can efficiently track production schedules. (one abbreviated word, spelling counts)

GIS

________ conversion is a challenge in global database development. (one word, spelling counts)

Currency

Lack of standardization can impede the development of a cohesive ___ that is capable of sharing information resources across borders. (one abbreviated word, spelling counts)

GIS

In a _____________ structure, a company's subsidiaries operate autonomously but regularly report to the parent company. (one word, spelling counts)

Multinational

One of the issues with a ______ structure is that subsidiaries rely on headquarters for all process and control decisions, as well as system design and implementation. (one word, spelling counts)

Global

global information system

works across national borders, facilitates communication between groups, and incorporates technology and applications found in a typical information system.

global structure

uses highly centralized information systems to process and control decisions.

international structure

operates much like a multinational corporation but subsidiaries depend on headquarters more for process and production decisions.

multinational corporation

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

multinational structure

occurs when production, sales, and marketing are decentralized and financial management remains the parent's responsibility.

offshore outsourcing

when an organization chooses an outsourcing firm in another country that can provide needed services and products.

transborder data flow

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

transnational structure

the parent and all subsidiaries work together in designing policies, procedures, and logistics for delivering products and services.