Question 1

Software localization is the process of:
A)developing a purely graphical user interface.
B)converting software programming to run on a different platform.
C)converting software to operate in a second language.
D)modifying software so that it can be adopted in other countries without engineering changes.
E)modifying software so executives can understand its command language.

Accepted Answer

Software localization involves converting software to operate in a second language, making it accessible to speakers of that language. This may involve translating the user interface, as well as any accompanying documentation or support materials. It does not necessarily involve graphical user interface development, platform conversion, or modification for executive understanding, although those may be components of a larger localization effort.

Question 2

Based on your reading of the chapter,why should companies avoid creating an all-encompassing,new global system when moving towards global operations?
A)This approach may fail due to a lack of visibility.
B)It is difficult to quantify and explain the benefits of information systems that are large.
C)"Grand design" approaches typically fail to identify centers of excellence.
D)Opposition is strengthened because of requirements for huge resources.
E)This approach will fail because of a lack of concrete objectives.

Accepted Answer

Creating an all-encompassing, new global system often requires significant resources, which can lead to increased opposition from stakeholders who may be concerned about the costs and risks involved.

Question 3

Why should only some core systems be coordinated on a transnational basis?

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Question 4

List at least four difficult problems for management in the development of the international information system.Which do you see as the most problematic,and why?

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Question 5

Which of the following has the second-largest number of Internet users in the world?
A)China
B)India
C)United States
D)Brazil
E)Canada

Accepted Answer

India has the second-largest number of Internet users in the world, following China. As of October 2021, the number of internet users in India was approximately 718 million, whereas the number of users in the United States, Brazil, and Canada were 338 million, 149 million, and 38 million respectively.

Question 6

Which of the following is not an important technology issue to consider when developing an international information system?
A)Standardizing the global computing platform
B)Deciding how mobile computing will fit into your international system
C)Finding specific software applications that are user friendly and enhance productivity
D)Building sufficient connectivity
E)Developing common data standards

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Question 7

Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of its total population using the Internet?
A)United States
B)China
C)Brazil
D)Finland
E)Somalia

Accepted Answer

Finland has the highest percentage of its total population using the Internet, with an estimated 94.3% of the population using the Internet as of January 2021.

Question 8

While private networks have guaranteed service levels and better security than the Internet,the Internet is the primary foundation for global corporate networks when lower security and service levels are acceptable.

Accepted Answer

Private networks do offer better security and service levels, but the Internet is still widely used by global corporate networks when lower security and service levels are acceptable.

Question 9

You are working for a global electronic parts manufacturing company with divisions in Taiwan,Malaysia,Australia,and Germany,that has embarked on developing a global enterprise system.To ensure that overseas divisions comply with the new system,they are considering a cooptation strategy in which they will permit each country unit the opportunity to develop one transnational application first in its home territory,and then throughout the world.What are the benefits and drawbacks to this approach? Are there any other solutions for the company's cooptation strategy?

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Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the principal problems of international networks?
A)Network capacity
B)Poor quality of international service
C)Network standards
D)Regulatory constraints
E)Installation delays

Accepted Answer

Network standards are typically established in order to ensure compatibility and interoperability between different networking devices and software. While there may be challenges in achieving consistent network standards globally, this is not typically seen as one of the principal problems of international networks. Instead, the primary challenges tend to revolve around issues such as network capacity, poor quality of service, regulatory constraints, and installation delays.

Question 11

Internet-based VPNs provide the same level of quick and predictable response as private networks.

Accepted Answer

Internet-based VPNs, while cost-effective and widely accessible, can experience variable performance and latency issues due to the unpredictable nature of internet traffic, unlike private networks which offer more consistent and reliable performance.

Question 12

All of the following countries block access to websites considered morally or politically offensive except:
A)China.
B)Iran.
C)Singapore.
D)United States.
E)Saudi Arabia.

Accepted Answer

The United States does not block access to websites based on moral or political reasons due to the First Amendment of the Constitution which protects freedom of expression and the press.

Question 13

How does the Internet benefit the development of a global information system? Should all global systems be based on the Internet?

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Question 14

In developing countries,use of the Internet is limited by all of the following except:
A)use of mobile telephones.
B)high cost of PCs.
C)poor bandwidth capacity.
D)unreliable power grids.
E)political disruptions.

Accepted Answer

The use of mobile telephones has actually helped increase access to the Internet in developing countries through the use of mobile data plans and 3G/4G technology. The high cost of PCs, poor bandwidth capacity, unreliable power grids, and political disruptions are all factors that limit Internet access in developing countries.

Question 15

The rate of growth in the Internet population is far faster in North America and Europe than it is in Africa and the Middle East.

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect. The rate of growth in the Internet population is actually faster in Africa and the Middle East compared to North America and Europe.

Question 16

What is software localization and why is it important for global companies?

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Question 17

List and describe four of the challenges involved with international networks.

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Question 18

You work for a business consulting firm,and you have been asked to advise Bamboo Home,a home furniture retailer on implementing a global information system.What general benefits can Bamboo Home expect from a globalized system?

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Question 19

Which of the following statements about connectivity in relation to global systems is not true?
A)Few global corporations trust the security of the Internet.
B)The public Internet guarantees a basic level of service.
C)Many global corporations use private networks to communicate sensitive data.
D)Not all countries support basic Internet service.
E)The Internet provides a powerful foundation for providing connectivity among the dispersed units of global firms.

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Question 20

Which types of systems are widely used by manufacturing and distribution firms to connect to suppliers on a global basis?
A)TPS
B)EDI
C)CRM
D)Enterprise systems
E)MIS

Accepted Answer

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) systems are widely used by manufacturing and distribution firms to connect to suppliers on a global basis. This technology enables the transfer of business documents (such as purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices) electronically between trading partners, improving efficiency and accuracy in supply chain management.

Quiz 15: Managing Global Systems

Software localization is the process of:

Based on your reading of the chapter,why should companies avoid creating an all-encompassing,new global system when moving towards global operations?

Why should only some core systems be coordinated on a transnational basis?

List at least four difficult problems for management in the development of the international information system.Which do you see as the most problematic,and why?

Which of the following has the second-largest number of Internet users in the world?

Which of the following is not an important technology issue to consider when developing an international information system?

Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of its total population using the Internet?

While private networks have guaranteed service levels and better security than the Internet,the Internet is the primary foundation for global corporate networks when lower security and service levels are acceptable.

Which of the following is not one of the principal problems of international networks?

Internet-based VPNs provide the same level of quick and predictable response as private networks.

All of the following countries block access to websites considered morally or politically offensive except:

How does the Internet benefit the development of a global information system? Should all global systems be based on the Internet?

In developing countries,use of the Internet is limited by all of the following except:

The rate of growth in the Internet population is far faster in North America and Europe than it is in Africa and the Middle East.

What is software localization and why is it important for global companies?

List and describe four of the challenges involved with international networks.

You work for a business consulting firm,and you have been asked to advise Bamboo Home,a home furniture retailer on implementing a global information system.What general benefits can Bamboo Home expect from a globalized system?

Which of the following statements about connectivity in relation to global systems is not true?

Which types of systems are widely used by manufacturing and distribution firms to connect to suppliers on a global basis?