Question 1

The massive adoption of smart devices has created a huge base of multi-tasking users,and a market for companies to tap and target.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The widespread usage of smart devices has led to the emergence of multi-tasking users, which creates opportunities for businesses to reach and engage with their target audience through various digital channels.

Question 2

FedEx and UPS have ISs that are difficult to duplicate and very expensive.Those ISs:

Accepted Answer

FedEx and UPS's expensive and difficult to duplicate ISs create a barrier to entry, meaning that it reduces the threat of new competitors entering the market. This is because the cost and difficulty of replicating their ISs is high, making it difficult for new players to enter the market with the same level of efficiency and effectiveness.

Question 3

Sabermetrics is the mathematical analysis of baseball player batting and pitching performances.

Accepted Answer

Sabermetrics uses statistical analysis to evaluate player performance and make strategic decisions in baseball.

Question 4

A SWOT model spells out how a company creates or adds value in terms of the goods or services it produces.

Accepted Answer

A SWOT model is a strategic planning tool used to assess a company's internal and external factors, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. While it can provide insights into a company's value creation potential, it does not directly spell out how a company creates or adds value in terms of goods or services produced.

Question 5

During the last decade,Facebook,LinkedIn,YouTube,Twitter and blogs became extensions of businesses to reach customers,prospects,and business partners.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, and blogs have become important tools for businesses to connect with their target audience and promote their brand.

Question 6

Rivalry among existing firms in the industry is a competitive force that is most likely to be weak when entry barriers are low;threat of substitute products is high,and suppliers and buyers in the market attempt to control.

Accepted Answer

Rivalry among existing firms in the industry is most likely to be strong when entry barriers are low, threat of substitute products is low, and suppliers and buyers in the market have limited bargaining power. When entry barriers are low, new firms can easily enter the market, increasing competition and leading to a stronger rivalry among existing firms. Additionally, a high threat of substitute products can limit the power of existing firms and increase competition. Finally, when suppliers and buyers have limited bargaining power, existing firms may have more control and less need to engage in intense rivalry.

Question 7

An IS can be as small as a smartphone with a software app that can snap tags to load a Web site.Or it may include several thousand computers of various types,scanners,printers,and other devices connected to databases via wired and wireless telecommunication networks.

Accepted Answer

An IS can indeed range from something as small as a smartphone with a single app, to a complex network of thousands of devices and databases.

Question 8

Discarded PCs and other computer equipment are waste disposal problems.

Accepted Answer

Discarded PCs and other computer equipment are classified as electronic waste, which can contain hazardous materials and pose a disposal problem if not handled properly.

Question 9

According to Porter's competitive forces model,there are five major forces in an industry that affect the degree of competition.Those five forces impact:

Accepted Answer

The five major forces in Porter's competitive forces model are the threat of new entrants, bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, threat of substitute products or services, and rivalry among existing competitors. These forces impact the profit margins within an industry by affecting the prices, costs, and overall competitiveness of firms. The other choices, sales, marketing, and expenses, may also be affected, but not to the same degree as profit margins.

Question 10

During SWOT analysis,there is usually agreement among managers because SWOT analysis is objective,forward-looking,and data-driven.

Accepted Answer

SWOT analysis can be subjective as it involves individual perspectives and opinions. The analysis can also be influenced by biases and incomplete data.

Question 11

__________ involve the purchase of materials,the processing of materials into products,and delivery of products to customers.

Accepted Answer

Primary activities are those that are involved in the physical creation of the product, from obtaining raw materials to delivering finished goods to customers. These activities include inbound and outbound logistics, operations, marketing and sales, and service. Supply chains refer to the entire network of businesses and individuals involved in the creation and delivery of a product or service, while logistics specifically involves the transportation and storage of goods. Support activities, on the other hand, are those that provide the necessary support for the primary activities to take place, such as human resource management and infrastructure development.

Question 12

ISs have a purpose and a social or organizational context.

Accepted Answer

Information systems (ISs) are designed and implemented based on the needs and goals of an organization or social context. They are used to support business operations, decision-making, and communication among individuals or groups. Therefore, they have a clear purpose and are embedded within a particular social or organizational setting.

Question 13

Strategy planning is critical for all organizations,including government agencies,healthcare,education,military,and other nonprofit and not-for-profit ones.

Accepted Answer

Strategy planning is essential for all types of organizations to have a clear direction, achieve goals, and allocate resources effectively.

Question 14

For most organizations,if their computer networks go down,__________.

Accepted Answer

If an organization's computer network goes down, it means that their technological infrastructure is not functional, which can impede their ability to carry out important operations. This can have a direct impact on the business, potentially causing delays, lost revenue, and damage to the organization's reputation. In most cases, it is crucial for a business to have reliable and functioning computer networks in order to operate successfully.

Question 15

IT no longer creates challenging ethical issues because practices such as employee e-mail monitoring and unrestricted use of customer data are accepted as necessary or legal.

Accepted Answer

There are still many challenging ethical issues in IT, including but not limited to privacy concerns, AI bias, cybersecurity, and data breaches. The acceptance of certain practices does not nullify their ethical implications. Additionally, what may be legal or necessary in one context may not be in another, so ethical considerations are ever-present.

Question 16

Facebook created an entirely new market and changed the game for industries who were not its usual competitors--namely,music,media,and consumer electronics companies.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

According to Porter's competitive forces model,Apple,Microsoft,and auto manufacturers have strong bargaining power as suppliers because their brands are powerful.

Accepted Answer

The statement correctly describes the bargaining power of the suppliers based on Porter's model. Strong brands like Apple, Microsoft or auto manufacturers have a greater ability to negotiate their terms and prices with their buyers, which gives them strong bargaining power as suppliers.

Question 18

Some types of IT,such as databases and network services,are commodities,which do not provide a special advantage.

Accepted Answer

Databases and network services are commonly used by many organizations and do not necessarily provide a unique advantage. They are considered to be necessary tools rather than competitive differentiators.

Question 19

A batch system is an IS that provides fast enough access to information or data so that an appropriate decision can be made,usually before data or situation changes.

Accepted Answer

A batch system processes data in large groups or batches at scheduled times, not in real-time, which means it does not provide immediate access to information for decision-making.

Question 20

According to Occupational Outlook Handbook,2010-11 Edition published by the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics,what is the outlook for Computer and Information Systems Manager?

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Outlook Handbook states that "employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations." This indicates a positive job outlook for this profession.

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