Question 1

Teams operate in one of four ways, which are represented by combinations of two dimensions: "place" vs "time," and each dimension is either "same" or "different."

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes the four different ways that a team can operate. The "place" dimension refers to whether team members work in the same physical location or not, while the "time" dimension refers to whether team members work at the same time or not. The four combinations are same place/same time, same place/different time, different place/same time, and different place/different time.

Question 2

The factors driving the emergence of telecommuting include: changing demographics and lifestyle preferences, more powerful technologies, increasing reliance on web-based technologies, and _____________________.

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Question 3

One of the best examples of outcome controls is the re-hiring of Steve Jobs by Apple as CEO

Accepted Answer

Outcome controls refer to mechanisms that focus on the results of actions, such as financial targets or product output, rather than the actions themselves. The re-hiring of Steve Jobs by Apple as CEO is more about leadership and strategic direction than a direct example of outcome controls.

Question 4

Today's IT increases the effectiveness of workers, particularly with the use of both ________ tools and collaboration tools.

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Question 5

__________________is an advantage of virtual teams where members in different parts of the world can cooperate to get work done faster due to time zone differences. Teams can upload their results every evening and another distant team can download those files immediately, in what is the start of their day.

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The answer of __________________is an advantage of virtual teams where...

Question 6

The traditional approach uses subjective observation while the digital approach involves ____________.

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The answer of The traditional approach uses subjective observation while...

Question 7

As a result of increased flow of information, firms have seen an increase in middle managers.

Accepted Answer

Increased flow of information, often facilitated by advancements in information technology, has generally allowed firms to flatten their organizational structures, reducing the need for middle managers by enabling direct communication and decision-making between upper management and operational staff.

Question 8

Retail workers and restaurant waitstaff are the most likely workers to be replaced by automation and robots.

Accepted Answer

Retail workers and restaurant waitstaff involve customer service and interpersonal interactions that are challenging to automate fully. While automation can assist in tasks like checkout or order taking, the complete replacement of these roles is less likely compared to jobs with repetitive, predictable tasks.

Question 9

Technology today has increased the ways work blends together with other aspects of life. This is very similar to how work was configured in ____________ societies.

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Question 10

According to Thomas Friedman, collaboration is the way that small companies can "act big" and flourish in today's flat world.

Accepted Answer

In his book "The World is Flat," Thomas Friedman argues that collaboration allows small companies to tap into global resources and networks, enabling them to compete at a larger scale and succeed in today's interconnected world.

Question 11

The management of financial, material project, and human resources is a matter of __________________controls..

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Question 12

Two dimensions of considering virtual team activity are: same or different ______ and same or different ______.

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Question 13

Employees may resist a change in IS by: denying that the system is up and running, trying to convince others it has no value, refusing to use the system, and/or _________ the system by distorting or altering inputs.

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Question 14

The type of controls that will be most likely be used for remote workers is:

Accepted Answer

Outcome-based controls are most suitable for remote workers because they focus on the results or outcomes of work rather than the process or behavior of employees, which is harder to monitor remotely.

Question 15

Telecommuting is (more/less) accepted by people in countries such as Japan and China

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Question 16

Knowledge-based work allows employees to work remotely rather than having to physically be present at a store, manufacturing facility, or office building.

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Knowledge-based work can be done remotely as it mainly involves working on a computer or a mobile device, without the need for physical presence at a particular location.

Question 17

The Technology Acceptance Model states that the two main drivers of system use are management mandates and incentives.

Accepted Answer

The Technology Acceptance Model states that the two main drivers of system use are perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, not management mandates and incentives.

Question 18

The Internet greatly enhances collaboration.

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The Internet makes it easy for people from different locations and backgrounds to work together and share information in real-time, leading to enhanced collaboration.

Question 19

__________________are members of the generation that's grown up using computers, the Web, and social network sites as a normal, integrated part of their lives.

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Question 20

Virtual teams and remote work have advantages but no known disadvantages over face-to-face teams and showing up at an office.

Accepted Answer

While virtual teams and remote work have advantages such as increased flexibility, they also have disadvantages such as potential communication barriers and a lack of in-person interaction and team bonding. Similarly, showing up at an office has advantages such as easier collaboration and socialization, but also disadvantages such as time and cost associated with commuting.

Quiz 5: Digital Systems and the Design of Work