Question 1

Target attempt to expand into _________ in 2011 and _________ successful.

Accepted Answer

Target attempted to expand into Canada in 2011, but the expansion was not successful, leading to the closure of all Canadian stores by 2015.

Question 2

_________ represents a huge challenge for IT departments because it means IT loses the ability to fully control and manage employee devices.

Accepted Answer

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) represents a huge challenge for IT departments because it means employees are using personal devices for work purposes, and IT loses the ability to fully control and manage those devices. This can create security and compliance issues, as well as management challenges. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a software system used to manage a company's business processes, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a technology used for tracking and identifying objects using radio waves, and TPS (Transaction Processing System) is a type of information system used for processing transactions in organizations. None of these options relate to the challenge of BYOD for IT departments.

Question 3

_________ is the current strategy for many manufacturers where a company produces a large quantity of items but customizes them to match the needs and preferences of individual customers.

Accepted Answer

Mass customization is the current strategy for many manufacturers where a company produces a large quantity of items but customizes them to match the needs and preferences of individual customers. Configured mass customization is a similar concept but involves pre-designed options for customization rather than completely personalized items. Consumer segmentation is the process of dividing a market into smaller groups of consumers with similar needs or characteristics. Mass production is the traditional approach where a large quantity of identical items are produced without individual customization.

Question 4

_________ is a societal pressure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is a societal pressure.
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Question 5

Illegal logging accounts for _________ percent of all trees harvested.

Accepted Answer

According to estimates by the World Wildlife Fund, illegal logging accounts for 50-90% of all trees harvested.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an organizational response to business pressures?

Accepted Answer

Creating a digital divide is not an organizational response to business pressures. The other options such as developing strategic systems, focusing on customer wants, and mass customization are common responses to business pressures.

Question 7

_________ was NOT a challenge Target faced when trying to expand into Canada.

Accepted Answer

Customer interest and attraction to the Target brand was strong in Canada. The other options listed were actual challenges Target faced during their expansion into Canada.

Question 8

The internet makes customers _________ powerful; this is a _________ pressure.

Accepted Answer

The internet makes customers more powerful, as they have access to more information and can easily compare and review products and services. This creates market pressure as businesses must compete for customers in this more transparent and connected market.

Question 9

American companies can easily do business with Chinese companies.This is phenomenon is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries in terms of economic, cultural, and political activities. This has enabled American companies to easily do business with Chinese companies despite geographical or cultural barriers.

Question 10

Infoladies in Bangladesh is designed to reduce ________.

Accepted Answer

Infoladies in Bangladesh is a program designed to reduce the digital divide by providing internet and technology-related services to rural communities, particularly women. It aims to bridge the gap between urban and rural areas in terms of access to technology and information.

Question 11

_________ is a technology pressure.

Accepted Answer

Information overload refers to the overwhelming amount of information that is available due to technological advancements, which can lead to increased stress, decreased productivity, and difficulty in making decisions. It is a pressure that organizations and individuals need to deal with in order to effectively manage and make use of the vast amount of information available to them. The other options (globalization, protection against terrorist attacks, reducing the digital divide) are also technological developments, but they do not necessarily create the same kind of pressure as information overload.

Question 12

The BYOD phenomenon is a _________ pressure.

Accepted Answer

The BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) phenomenon is considered a technology pressure because it arises from the advancements and availability of personal technology devices that employees wish to use in their workplace environments.

Question 13

_________ involves companies providing standard specifications for different consumer groups.

Accepted Answer

Consumer segmentation involves categorizing consumers based on characteristics such as age, income, lifestyle, and other factors. This allows companies to develop targeted marketing strategies and provide tailored products or services to different segments of consumers. The other answer choices (configured mass customization, mass customization, and mass production) do not specifically relate to providing standard specifications for different consumer groups.

Question 14

Compliance with government regulations is a _________ pressure.

Accepted Answer

Compliance with government regulations is a societal pressure because it is a standard that society expects businesses to follow in order to protect the well-being of individuals and the environment. Failure to comply with regulations can result in legal consequences and damage to a company's reputation.

Question 15

_________ percent of people in Bangladesh have regular internet connections.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ percent of people in Bangladesh have...

Question 16

Rainforest Connection is trying to stop illegal logging by using old _______.

Accepted Answer

Rainforest Connection uses old smartphones, which are re-purposed to act as real-time monitoring devices, using their microphones to detect the sounds of chainsaws and other illegal logging activity.

Question 17

_________ is a challenge of BYOD.

Accepted Answer

Control is a challenge of BYOD as it becomes difficult to monitor and manage personal devices used for work, leading to potential security risks and loss of data control.

Question 18

The digital divide is an issue associated with a _________ pressure.

Accepted Answer

The digital divide is an issue that pertains to a societal pressure, as it refers to the unequal distribution and access of technology and information among different groups or communities.

Question 19

Ford's original strategy was _________.

Accepted Answer

Ford's original strategy was mass production, as he sought to produce large quantities of standardized products using assembly line techniques.

Question 20

_________ is a market pressure.

Accepted Answer

Globalization refers to the interconnectedness of economies and markets across the world. It creates a competitive environment for businesses and puts pressure on companies to adapt their products and services to meet the needs of a global market. This can lead to increased competition and innovation.

Quiz 2: Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Target attempt to expand into _ in 2011 and _ successful.