Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   global structure
B)   universal structure
C)   transnational structure
D)   multinational structureE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Discuss one possible solution for narrowing the skills gap in developing nations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

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)   asymmetricE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of information systems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Using information systems on a global scale is more challenging than doing so on a local scale.
B)   They weaken communication between organizations and the public.
C)   Designing and implementing a global database is easy.
D)   They deflect differentiation and focus strategies.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

List the two basic components of a global information system (GIS).

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Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of offshore outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Improved telecommunication systems have increased its attractiveness.
B)   The increased cost of communication has reduced its popularity.
C)   The limited availability of the Internet has reduced its effectiveness.
D)   Reduced bandwidth has increased its efficiency to perform with low latency.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

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 businessE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

How do small and large companies use a variety of technologies for an integrated global information system (GIS)?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following is an operational requirement for a global information system (GIS) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Management of long-term foreign exchange risks
B)   Communication between headquarters and subsidiaries
C)   Strategic planning support
D)   Management of global tax risksE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Transborder data flow (TDF)  comprises national laws and international agreements on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ethical standards
B)   software licenses
C)   intellectual properties
D)   privacy protectionE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

List the four types of organizations that do business across national borders.

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Question 12

In a multinational structure, financial management is decentralized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Global products
B)   Domestic products
C)   Local products
D)   Regional productsE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

An organization's structure usually determines the architecture of its global information system (GIS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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:

Accepted Answer

A)   professionals in the United States.
B)   consultants in Korea.
C)   project managers in Germany.
D)   quality analysts in Japan.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Value-added networks
B)   Subscription networks
C)   Social networks
D)   Communication networksE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

_____ 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 supportE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Diverse regulatory practices _____ the integration process of a global information system (GIS) .

Accepted Answer

A)   impede
B)   facilitate
C)   empower
D)   speed upE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following countries was among the top Asia Pacific offshore locations for outsourcing in 2016?

Accepted Answer

A)   India
B)   Nepal
C)   Japan
D)   North KoreaE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

A(n)  _____ for global control over an organization's resources is the foundation of any global information system (GIS) .

Accepted Answer

A)   integrated network
B)   segregated network
C)   disjoint network
D)   scattered networkE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 9: Global Information Systems

Which of the following is an operational requirement for a global information system (GIS) ?

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

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How do small and large companies use a variety of technologies for an integrated global information system (GIS)?

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List the two basic components of a global information system (GIS).

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Diverse regulatory practices _____ the integration process of a global information system (GIS) .

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Discuss one possible solution for narrowing the skills gap in developing nations.

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List the four types of organizations that do business across national borders.

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

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Which of the following statements is true of information systems?

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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.

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In a multinational structure, financial management is decentralized.

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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:

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Transborder data flow (TDF) comprises national laws and international agreements on _____.

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

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Which of the following countries was among the top Asia Pacific offshore locations for outsourcing in 2016?

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

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A(n) _____ for global control over an organization's resources is the foundation of any global information system (GIS) .

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