Module 09: Global Information Systems
True / False
1. The Internet complicates communication and restricts opportunities for consumers.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
The Internet simplifies communication, improves business relationships, and offers new
opportunities to both consumers and businesses. As e-business matures and more
companies conduct business online, consumers can engage in comparison shopping more
easily, for example. See 9-1: Why Go Global?
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Discuss the reasons for globalization and for using global information systems,
including e-business and Internet growth.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.1
TOPICS: Information technology industry and the economy
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
2. As e-business matures and more companies conduct business online, consumers can engage in comparison shopping
more easily.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Correct
The Internet can simplify communication, improves business relationships, and offers new
opportunities to both consumers and businesses. As e-business matures and more
companies conduct business online, consumers can engage in comparison shopping more
easily. See 9-1: Why Go Global?
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Discuss the reasons for globalization and for using global information systems,
including e-business and Internet growth.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.1
TOPICS: Information technology industry and the economy
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/4/2019 4:44 PM
3. The increase in direct buyer-seller communication through e-business has eliminated the opportunities for
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intermediaries.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
Even though direct buyer-seller communication has increased, there are still new
opportunities for intermediaries. For example, some businesses can become intermediaries
or brokers to track special markets, notify clients of bargains or changes in market
conditions, locate hard-to-find items, and even conduct searches for special products on
clients’ behalf. See 9-1: Why Go Global?
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Discuss the reasons for globalization and for using global information systems,
including e-business and Internet growth.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.1
TOPICS: Information technology industry and the economy
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
4. With a global information system (GIS) in place, a company can efficiently track production schedules.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Correct
Strategic planning is a core function of a GIS. By being able to efficiently share
information among subsidiaries, international companies can track performance,
production schedules, shipping alternatives, and accounting items. See 9-2: Global
Information Systems: An Overview
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Describe global information systems and their requirements and components.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.2
TOPICS: Global information systems
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
5. A global information system (GIS) can be defined along two dimensions: customization and communication.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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RATIONALE: Correct
A GIS can be defined along two dimensions: control and coordination. Control consists of
using managerial power to ensure adherence to the organization’s goals. Coordination is
the process of managing the interaction among activities in different, specialized parts of
an organization. See 9-2: Global Information Systems: An Overview
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Describe global information systems and their requirements and components.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.2
TOPICS: Global information systems
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
6. A global information system (GIS) remains unaffected irrespective of a company’s size and business needs.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
Although a GIS can vary quite a bit depending on a company’s size and business needs,
most GISs have two basic components: a global database and information sharing
technologies. See 9-2: Global Information Systems: An Overview
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Describe global information systems and their requirements and components.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.2
TOPICS: Global information system components
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
7. Currency conversion is a challenge in global database development.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Correct
Currency conversion is a challenge in database development, although some software is
available for this task. For example, SAP (originally called Systems Applications and
Products in Data Processing) offers valuable features and capabilities for global
information systems. See 9-2: Global Information Systems: An Overview
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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REFERENCES: Describe global information systems and their requirements and components.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.2
TOPICS: Global information system components
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
8. With asynchronous transmission, both parties on a network must be connected at the same time.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
With asynchronous transmission, both parties do not have to be connected at the same
time, as is true of e-mail. See 9-2: Global Information Systems: An Overview
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Describe global information systems and their requirements and components.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.2
TOPICS: Global information system components
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
9. With the popularity of the Internet, the use of value-added networks has increased.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
With the popularity of the Internet, value-added networks are not used as much anymore;
today, businesses of all sizes typically use the Internet to conduct international business.
See 9-2: Global Information Systems: An Overview
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Describe global information systems and their requirements and components.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.2
TOPICS: Global information system components
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
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True / False
1. The Internet complicates communication and restricts opportunities for consumers.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
The Internet simplifies communication, improves business relationships, and offers new
opportunities to both consumers and businesses. As e-business matures and more
companies conduct business online, consumers can engage in comparison shopping more
easily, for example. See 9-1: Why Go Global?
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Discuss the reasons for globalization and for using global information systems,
including e-business and Internet growth.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.1
TOPICS: Information technology industry and the economy
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
2. As e-business matures and more companies conduct business online, consumers can engage in comparison shopping
more easily.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Correct
The Internet can simplify communication, improves business relationships, and offers new
opportunities to both consumers and businesses. As e-business matures and more
companies conduct business online, consumers can engage in comparison shopping more
easily. See 9-1: Why Go Global?
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Discuss the reasons for globalization and for using global information systems,
including e-business and Internet growth.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.1
TOPICS: Information technology industry and the economy
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/4/2019 4:44 PM
3. The increase in direct buyer-seller communication through e-business has eliminated the opportunities for
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intermediaries.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
Even though direct buyer-seller communication has increased, there are still new
opportunities for intermediaries. For example, some businesses can become intermediaries
or brokers to track special markets, notify clients of bargains or changes in market
conditions, locate hard-to-find items, and even conduct searches for special products on
clients’ behalf. See 9-1: Why Go Global?
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Discuss the reasons for globalization and for using global information systems,
including e-business and Internet growth.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.1
TOPICS: Information technology industry and the economy
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
4. With a global information system (GIS) in place, a company can efficiently track production schedules.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Correct
Strategic planning is a core function of a GIS. By being able to efficiently share
information among subsidiaries, international companies can track performance,
production schedules, shipping alternatives, and accounting items. See 9-2: Global
Information Systems: An Overview
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Describe global information systems and their requirements and components.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.2
TOPICS: Global information systems
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
5. A global information system (GIS) can be defined along two dimensions: customization and communication.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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RATIONALE: Correct
A GIS can be defined along two dimensions: control and coordination. Control consists of
using managerial power to ensure adherence to the organization’s goals. Coordination is
the process of managing the interaction among activities in different, specialized parts of
an organization. See 9-2: Global Information Systems: An Overview
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Describe global information systems and their requirements and components.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.2
TOPICS: Global information systems
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
6. A global information system (GIS) remains unaffected irrespective of a company’s size and business needs.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
Although a GIS can vary quite a bit depending on a company’s size and business needs,
most GISs have two basic components: a global database and information sharing
technologies. See 9-2: Global Information Systems: An Overview
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Describe global information systems and their requirements and components.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.2
TOPICS: Global information system components
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
7. Currency conversion is a challenge in global database development.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Correct
Currency conversion is a challenge in database development, although some software is
available for this task. For example, SAP (originally called Systems Applications and
Products in Data Processing) offers valuable features and capabilities for global
information systems. See 9-2: Global Information Systems: An Overview
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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REFERENCES: Describe global information systems and their requirements and components.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.2
TOPICS: Global information system components
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
8. With asynchronous transmission, both parties on a network must be connected at the same time.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
With asynchronous transmission, both parties do not have to be connected at the same
time, as is true of e-mail. See 9-2: Global Information Systems: An Overview
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Describe global information systems and their requirements and components.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.2
TOPICS: Global information system components
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
9. With the popularity of the Internet, the use of value-added networks has increased.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Correct
With the popularity of the Internet, value-added networks are not used as much anymore;
today, businesses of all sizes typically use the Internet to conduct international business.
See 9-2: Global Information Systems: An Overview
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Describe global information systems and their requirements and components.
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MIS.10e.9.2
TOPICS: Global information system components
KEYWORDS: Understand
DATE CREATED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/22/2019 1:31 PM
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