Question 1

Offshoring is an attractive option to U.S. companies because ________.

Accepted Answer

Offshoring allows companies to access qualified personnel at lower rates in developing countries. This is usually the primary reason companies choose to offshore their services. The other options given (A, C, and D) are not valid reasons for offshoring.

Question 2

Which of the following can minimize threats to a company's online security?

Accepted Answer

Encryption is the process of converting information into a code, which can only be accessed by authorized individuals with a key to decipher the code. By using encryption, companies can ensure the confidentiality and integrity of their sensitive data, minimizing the risk of cyber attacks and data breaches. Wireless networks, security guards, and hackers do not necessarily minimize threats to a company's online security.

Question 3

While working for a comic book company, Jack created a character that went on to become a huge success for the business. Despite this creation, Jack was paid only his usual wages. What is the BEST explanation for why Jack did not receive any additional financial benefit as a result of the character he created?

Accepted Answer

As an employee of the company, any work or creations he made while working for them would belong to the company. This is a standard practice in the creative industries, where companies invest resources into the development of intellectual property, and employees are compensated with salaries and benefits. Therefore, Jack's character belonged to the company and any financial benefit resulting from its success would go to the company, not Jack personally.

Question 4

What is LEAST likely to jeopardize the security of a company's data?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following is the BEST example of how technology supports ethical conduct in hospitals?

Accepted Answer

Technology that allows employees to report their mistakes without risking disciplinary action supports a culture of transparency and accountability, which is essential for ethical conduct in hospitals.

Question 6

What technology will not benefit offshoring?

Accepted Answer

LAN (Local Area Network) refers to a network that is confined to a small geographical area, typically within the same building or campus. Offshoring involves moving business operations to a different country, which means the network infrastructure would need to be extended to reach that location. Therefore, LAN technology would not benefit offshoring. FTP (File Transfer Protocol), VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), and WAN (Wide Area Network) can all be used in offshoring as they allow for file transfers, communication, and a wider network range, respectively.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing refers to a company hiring an external company or individual to perform a task or function that was previously handled internally. Relocating a production facility to another country is not considered outsourcing, but rather a form of offshoring or relocation.

Question 8

Near-shoring is a type of offshoring in which jobs are moved to countries that are ________.

Accepted Answer

Near-shoring involves relocating jobs to countries that are geographically closer and often share linguistic and cultural similarities with the domestic country, facilitating easier communication and business operations.

Question 9

Knowledge-based workers contribute MOST to their companies through ________.

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based workers rely heavily on their ability to think creatively and come up with original solutions to problems. This is what sets them apart from other types of workers and is what allows them to contribute the most to their companies. While patience, adaptability, experience, dedication, effort, and trainability are all valuable qualities, they are not necessarily the ones that are most important for knowledge-based workers.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the impact of technology on employee privacy?

Accepted Answer

Technology has made it easier for companies to access and monitor employees' behavior on the job. For example, tracking software can determine how much time an employee spends on certain tasks or websites. However, companies must also balance the need for monitoring with respect for employee privacy rights.

Question 11

Employers use electronic monitoring to ________.

Accepted Answer

Electronic monitoring is typically used to gather information on an employee's activities while on the job, such as productivity, computer usage, and time management. It is not typically used to gather information on customers or competitors, nor is it used to monitor employees when they are away from the workplace.

Question 12

Rosa has a successful Web-based business selling Native American crafts. Recently she has been receiving orders from people in countries outside the United States. What technological change would MOST likely attract more customers in other countries to her online business?

Accepted Answer

To attract more customers in other countries, Rosa should ensure her Web site supports multiple languages and culturally customized content. This will make her website more accessible to people who may not speak English as their first language and will show that she values and understands different cultures. Option A may not attract new customers, Option B may not reach the right audience, and Option D may not be relevant to the type of business Rosa has.

Question 13

________ is a practice of contracting with an outside firm to handle a specific part of a business's daily activities.

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing involves hiring another company or individual to perform a specific task or service, which can be either within or outside the country. This allows a business to focus on its core competencies, reduce operating costs, and increase efficiency.

Question 14

Which of the following statements BEST support why hackers present risks to a company's security?

Accepted Answer

Hackers are able to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to a company's computer system, potentially compromising sensitive information or causing damage to the system. This presents a significant risk to the company's overall security. The other options presented in the question do not directly relate to the actions of hackers.

Question 15

Who is encryption meant to prevent from reading private data?

Accepted Answer

Encryption is meant to prevent unauthorized access to private data, which includes hackers who may try to steal or intercept sensitive information.

Question 16

Although electronic monitoring offers some advantages to a company, it may also result in disadvantages. Which of the following is the MOST significant disadvantage of electronic monitoring of employees?

Accepted Answer

While all of the options may be considered as potential disadvantages of electronic monitoring, the most significant one is the negative impact it can have on employee well-being. Constant monitoring can make employees feel like they are not trusted and lead to increased stress and anxiety. This, in turn, can affect productivity and job satisfaction, ultimately causing a downward shift in employee morale.

Question 17

________ is the practice of shifting work from the United States to other nations.

Accepted Answer

Offshoring specifically refers to moving work overseas to other nations. Outsourcing and contracting can refer to shifting work to other companies within the same country, while internationalizing is a broader term that can refer to any expansion of business operations into other countries.

Question 18

Technology BEST supports whistleblowers by ________.

Accepted Answer

Technology can support whistleblowers by providing channels for anonymous reporting or confidential reporting, which can help protect whistleblowers from retaliation. This can include secure online reporting systems or hotlines that allow individuals to report ethical violations safely and easily. Enabling the distribution of business codes of conduct can also help to prevent ethical violations from occurring in the first place, but it may not necessarily provide a means for whistleblowers to report violations that have already occurred. Wiretapping or electronic monitoring of employees would not support whistleblowers and could potentially violate their privacy, which could deter individuals from reporting ethical violations.

Question 19

________ refers to ownership of an intangible concept or idea.

Accepted Answer

Intellectual property refers to ownership of intangible concepts or ideas such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Tacit property, real property, and innovative property do not specifically refer to intangible concepts or ideas.

Question 20

Terrell urgently needs to take care of some personal business using the Internet, but he is afraid that he might jeopardize his job if he is found using the company network for personal use. Which corporate practice is causing Terrell to most likely feel this concern?

Accepted Answer

Electronic monitoring is the practice of monitoring employee's computer and internet usage at work, and this may cause Terrell to feel concerned that he could be caught using the company network for personal use.

Quiz 10: Business Technology: Management Information Systems