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Multinational companies tend to dominantly have ________ systems.a. decentralizedb. duplicatedc. centralizedd. networkede. autonomous
Which systems are worth sharing on a transnational basis, from a cost and feasibility point of view?a. core systems and any financial systems that can be easily integrated with each otherb. financial and accounting systemsc. core systems and worthwhile provincial systemsd. systems that support decentralized unitse. only systems that support functions that are absolutely critical to the organization
From your reading of the chapter case, which of the following best describes the challenge Unilever was facing as a global company?a. lack of buy-in for global systems by foreign unitsb. too many systems in too many data centers, making it difficult to process transactions in a timely fashionc. inadequate information for managerial decision makingd. managing a global supply chaine. poor governance of global systems
European countries have very strict laws concerning transborder data flows and privacy.TrueFalse
What is the first thing you should consider when thinking about building an international information system?a. look for new technologies that will help you achieve your goalsb. the different computing and communication standards in the worldc. the business challenges you face in the global environmentd. consider the global environment where your business will operate, and identify the business drivers for your firm and industrye. the state of world politics
Which of the following is not one of the main organizational issues facing firms who are seeking to globalize?a. defining the global environmentb. organizing the businessc. organizing the systems managementd. organizing the global business structuree. choosing a global strategy
In centralized systemsa. systems development and operations occur in an integrated and coordinated fashion across all units.b. development occurs at the home base and operations are handed over to autonomous units in foreign locations.c. systems development is a combined effort of domestic and international units.d. each foreign unit designs its own unique solutions and systems.e. systems development and operations occur totally at the domestic home base.
Which of the following is not one of the system configurations used by global firms?a. centralizedb. networkedc. decentralized coordinatedd. localizede. duplicated
The network systems structure is the most visible in ________ services.a. software designb. productionc. administratived. financiale. marketing
One major telecommunications challenge in an international setting is making data flow seamlessly across networks shaped by disparate national standards.TrueFalse
Transnational firms havea. headquarters in the home country with smaller headquarters around the world.b. a centralized headquarters but not in the home country.no single headquarters.c. no single national headquarters but many regional headquarters and perhaps a world headquarters.d. headquarters in each country where they do business.
In networked systemsa. development occurs at the home base and operations are handed over to autonomous units in foreign locations.b. foreign units design the solutions and systems used at the domestic home base.c. systems development and operations occur in an integrated and coordinated fashion across all units.d. each foreign unit designs its own unique solutions and systems.development occurs at the home base but operations are handed over to autonomous unitse. in foreign locations.
Software localization is the process ofa. converting software programming to run on a different platform.b. modifying software so executives can understand its command language.c. modifying software so that it can be adopted in other countries without engineering changes.d. converting software to operate in a second language and with local conventions.e. translating a user interface into a second language.
Which of the following is not a business driver of global business?a. political stabilityb. global communication and transportation technologiesc. development of global cultured. growth of international systemse. emergence of global social norms
In relation to global systems building, the Interneta. affords local groups stable broadband access.b. reduced the need for skilled IT employees.c. has increased the need for private networks.d. has reduced networking problems.e. allows the seamless flow of information through the enterprise.
Global markets, production, and administration create the conditions for:a. domestic exporter kinds of businessesb. global systemsc. global economies of scaled. a truly global labor forcee. localized software
Accounting practices can vary significantly from country to country.TrueFalse
Of the following, which is one of the central principles recommended in this chapter for a firm organizing itself for international business?a. Establish multiple offices for international systems and a global CIO position.b. Centralize production, but decentralize marketing and sales to be close to the customer.c. Develop and operate systems units at the international level first.d. Organize value-adding activities along lines of comparative advantage.e. Disperse production and marketing to regional centers and establish a single center for world headquarters and strategic management.
The way to identify core business processes is to conduct aa. feasibility analysis.b. business process analysis.c. work-flow analysis.d. systems analysis.e. cost-benefit analysis.
Japanese consumers who only want to purchase products made in Japan are an example ofa. political culture.b. universal global attitudes.c. different laws in different countries.d. different business standards.e. cultural particularism.