Question 1

Based on the author's take on e-waste management, a manager would do well to learn that:
A) dealing with e-waste at home can be ten times cheaper than sending it abroad.
B) disposal and recycling partners must be audited with the same vigor as suppliers and other partners.
C) environmentalists target only the big firms as they can afford to compensate for any environmental damage wrought by their practices.
D) it is simple enough for firms to monitor and track e-waste management through international agencies such as Fair Factories Clearinghouse.
E) appointing environmentalists like Al Gore to the firm's board of directors helps avoid legal action and brand tarnishing due to bad e-waste management practices.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer highlights the importance of rigorously auditing disposal and recycling partners, akin to how suppliers and other partners are scrutinized, to ensure responsible e-waste management. This approach aligns with a comprehensive strategy for managing e-waste effectively and ethically.

Question 2

China has banned the importing of e-waste within its borders since 2000.

Accepted Answer

China banned the import of e-waste in 2018, not 2000.

Question 3

E-waste management is extraordinarily difficult to monitor and track, and loopholes are rampant.

Accepted Answer

E-waste management is challenging due to the vast amount of electronic products discarded, the hazardous materials they contain, and the complexity of recycling processes. Additionally, illegal dumping and export to countries with less stringent environmental regulations exploit loopholes in existing e-waste management systems.

Question 4

E-waste is particularly difficult to address because of:
A) multiple international agencies like the Fair Factories Clearinghouse.
B) morals and ethics that dictate firms to put principles above profits.
C) environmental advocates being appointed to influential positions on company boards.
D) the complexity of the modern value chain.
E) the increased longevity of electronic products.

Accepted Answer

The complexity of the modern value chain makes e-waste particularly difficult to address because it involves numerous stages from production to disposal, each with its own environmental impact and regulatory challenges.

Question 5

The process of separating out the densely packed materials inside tech products so that the value in e-waste can be effectively harvested is extremely skill intensive.

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Question 6

Describe some of the benefits customers receive from using MagicBands.

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Question 7

Disney's says the MagicBand and supporting systems have cut turnstile transaction time by 60%.

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Question 8

Disney's MagicBand can be used both at their theme parks and with home computer applications

Accepted Answer

Disney's MagicBand is primarily designed for use within Disney theme parks and resorts, serving as a contactless way to access park entry, FastPass+ selections, and room keys, among other features. It is not designed for use with home computer applications.

Question 9

Describe some of the physical ware and infrastructure improvements that were necessary throughout the DisneyWorld resort in order to make MagicBand and MyMagic+ work.

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Question 10

Studying MyMagic+ helps one understand the costs associated with information systems deployment at scale. According to your reading, one major expense was that 70,000 "cast members" (Disney's name for its employees) received MyMagic+ _______________.
A) bands
B) readers
C) training
D) iPod Touch PDAs
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Accepted Answer

The major expense was in training 70,000 "cast members" on how to use the MyMagic+ system, which is a significant investment in human resources to ensure the successful deployment and operation of the system.

Question 11

Managers looking for advice on properly dealing with obsolete technology ware can: 
A) consult the e-Stewards program
B) seek advice from the International Association of Electronics Recyclers
C) look for partners with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications
D) investigate resources provided by the Basel Action Network
E) all of the above
F) none of the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are viable resources for managers seeking advice on how to properly deal with obsolete technology. The e-Stewards program, International Association of Electronics Recyclers, and Basel Action Network all provide guidelines or certifications related to the responsible recycling or handling of electronic waste. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications indicate that a partner organization adheres to quality management and environmental management standards, respectively, which are relevant to handling obsolete technology.

Question 12

How does Disney manage privacy and payment concerns with the possibility of lost or stolen bands?

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Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding the current electronic waste scenario is true?
A) Electronic waste increases with the rise of living standards worldwide.
B) The content of gold in a pound of electronic waste is lesser than that in a pound of mined ore.
C) The process of separating densely packed materials inside tech products to effectively harvest the value in e-waste is skill intensive.
D) Sending e-waste abroad can be much more expensive than dealing with it at home.
E) E-waste trade is mostly transparent, and stringent guidelines ensure that all e-waste is accounted for.

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Question 14

What are the implications of e-waste management from an organizational and managerial perspective?

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Question 15

Disney's MagicBand can be used for everything except as a hotel room key.

Accepted Answer

Disney's MagicBand can indeed be used as a hotel room key among its various functionalities for guests staying at Disney Resort hotels.

Question 16

Which of the following is not true about the development of MyMagic+?
A) The firm had the backing of executive leadership who also provided resources to support the complex and expensive project
B) Many disparate teams were impacted by the project, presenting political challenges in a project so large
C) It is estimated that Disney spent over $1 billion on these systems
D) Contrary to what one would expect from Moore's Law, the cost of the MagicBands themselves actually rose past original per-unit estimates

Accepted Answer

Moore's Law predicts that the cost of technology decreases over time as capabilities increase. The statement that the cost of MagicBands rose past original estimates contradicts the expectation set by Moore's Law, which would suggest costs should decrease or at least stay stable as technology advances and production scales up. The development of MyMagic+ indeed faced many challenges, including high costs and political hurdles, but an increase in the per-unit cost of MagicBands due to technology advancements would be contrary to typical technological trends.

Question 17

Disney's says the MagicBand now cost less than $5 to manufacture.

Accepted Answer

Disney's MagicBand now costs less than $5 to manufacture.

Question 18

What is electronic waste? What are the factors that aggravate this problem?

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Quiz 5: Moores Law and More: Fast, Cheap Computing and What This Means for the Manager

Based on the author's take on e-waste management, a manager would do well to learn that: