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Chapter 11: Global Information Systems

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Chapter 11: Global Information Systems

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11-1 §11.1 source ↗

How does a global information system enhance global collaboration and surmount geographic obstacles?
  1. a.
    by eliminating physical barriers between nations
  2. b.
    by facilitating cross-border information exchange and communication
  3. c.
    by protecting access to data and information
  4. d.
    by focusing businesses’ reach solely on one market

Answer

B. by facilitating cross-border information exchange and communication

11-3 §11.1 source ↗

Which aspect of a global information system makes it instrumental in emergency response and disaster management?
  1. a.
    provides historical data on hazards and vulnerabilities
  2. b.
    eliminates the need for real-time information
  3. c.
    enables efficient coordination of emergency efforts
  4. d.
    substitutes for communication channels among responders

Answer

C. enables efficient coordination of emergency efforts

11-5 §11.1 source ↗

What feature of a global information system ensures compatibility among different global information systems, enhancing data exchange?
  1. a.
    scalability measurements
  2. b.
    communication protocols
  3. c.
    cloud computing services
  4. d.
    interoperability standard

Answer

D. interoperability standard

11-7 §11.1 source ↗

Which feature of a global information system can help organizations improve decision-making, be more efficient, and identify new business prospects?
  1. a.
    supply chain management
  2. b.
    scalability
  3. c.
    spatial analysis
  4. d.
    data migration

Answer

C. spatial analysis

11-9 §11.2 source ↗

What is the primary focus of the just-in-time logistics model?
  1. a.
    minimizing inventory levels
  2. b.
    reducing transportation costs
  3. c.
    ensuring timely deliveries
  4. d.
    increasing storage capacity

Answer

A. minimizing inventory levels

11-11 §11.2 source ↗

What is a SMART objective for a global expansion strategy?
  1. a.
    increase brand awareness internationally
  2. b.
    expand into five new markets within two years
  3. c.
    improve customer satisfaction globally
  4. d.
    develop a global marketing plan

Answer

B. expand into five new markets within two years

11-13 §11.3 source ↗

When designing a culturally sensitive system, what is the least important factor to consider?
  1. a.
    implementing a user-centered design approach involving target users
  2. b.
    translating content into local languages
  3. c.
    using the latest technology available
  4. d.
    adapting the system to be flexible and customizable

Answer

C. using the latest technology available

11-15 §11.3 source ↗

What is a primary responsibility of global information system teams?
  1. a.
    managing social media accounts
  2. b.
    designing and maintaining information systems for global operations
  3. c.
    overseeing marketing campaigns
  4. d.
    handling customer service inquiries

Answer

B. designing and maintaining information systems for global operations

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Problems and answers are adapted from Foundations of Information Systems by Mahesh S. Raisinghani, OpenStax, and are used under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 licence. Access for free at https://openstax.org/books/foundations-information-systems/pages/1-introduction. Illustrations: Copyright Rice University, OpenStax, under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. This adaptation is released under the same licence, is non-commercial, and is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by OpenStax or Rice University.