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Why was there a demand for services like Western Union’s EasyLink?
Why was there a demand for services like Western Union’s EasyLink?
- To reduce the overall competitive advantage
- To utilize excess capacity in companies
- Because of the development of information technology (correct)
- Due to an increase in postal services
What is the purpose of Western Union’s EasyLink service?
What is the purpose of Western Union’s EasyLink service?
- To deliver physical mail internationally
- To send messages between electronic devices worldwide (correct)
- To provide internet services
- To facilitate in-person communication
How did Sears benefit from its skills in processing credit card accounts?
How did Sears benefit from its skills in processing credit card accounts?
- By developing new products
- By closing down its credit services division
- By providing similar services to other companies (correct)
- By focusing solely on retail operations
What strategy did A.O.Smith adopt to meet the needs of its traditional businesses?
What strategy did A.O.Smith adopt to meet the needs of its traditional businesses?
How did Eastman Kodak expand its offerings?
How did Eastman Kodak expand its offerings?
In what way can a company improve its competitive advantage related to information technology?
In what way can a company improve its competitive advantage related to information technology?
What is the primary role of an IS manager in coordinating information technology?
What is the primary role of an IS manager in coordinating information technology?
What is the potential consequence of information technology applications not being compatible within a company?
What is the potential consequence of information technology applications not being compatible within a company?
How can information systems aid in the implementation of strategies within a company?
How can information systems aid in the implementation of strategies within a company?
What distinguishes companies that anticipate the power of information technology from those that do not?
What distinguishes companies that anticipate the power of information technology from those that do not?
In what way does the text suggest companies that do not respond to information technology changes will be affected?
In what way does the text suggest companies that do not respond to information technology changes will be affected?
What does the text imply about the importance of the information revolution?
What does the text imply about the importance of the information revolution?
What is an example of the merging of computer and telecommunications technologies mentioned in the text?
What is an example of the merging of computer and telecommunications technologies mentioned in the text?
How is Intermodal Transportation Services, Inc. differentiating from its past practices in quoting prices?
How is Intermodal Transportation Services, Inc. differentiating from its past practices in quoting prices?
In what way has information technology impacted the financial services industry according to the text?
In what way has information technology impacted the financial services industry according to the text?
What is an example of the interrelationships created by the information revolution in the office equipment sector?
What is an example of the interrelationships created by the information revolution in the office equipment sector?
How are broad-line companies able to segment their offerings differently now compared to before?
How are broad-line companies able to segment their offerings differently now compared to before?
What is the primary advantage of Digital Equipment's XCON system mentioned in the text?
What is the primary advantage of Digital Equipment's XCON system mentioned in the text?
According to the passage, how can embedding information systems in physical products benefit a company?
According to the passage, how can embedding information systems in physical products benefit a company?
What is the example given in the text of a company using information technology to differentiate itself?
What is the example given in the text of a company using information technology to differentiate itself?
How has information technology affected the competitive scope of companies, according to the passage?
How has information technology affected the competitive scope of companies, according to the passage?
Which industry is given as an example of using information technology for a global strategy?
Which industry is given as an example of using information technology for a global strategy?
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the impact of information technology on competitive advantage?
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the impact of information technology on competitive advantage?
What is the main purpose of the text?
What is the main purpose of the text?
How have some companies used information technology to their advantage?
How have some companies used information technology to their advantage?
What is the role of a company in regards to industry structure changes?
What is the role of a company in regards to industry structure changes?
What is the starting assumption about how information technology might affect a company?
What is the starting assumption about how information technology might affect a company?
What should a company do to identify ways in which information technology might create competitive advantage?
What should a company do to identify ways in which information technology might create competitive advantage?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as an example of a company using information technology to alter industry structure?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as an example of a company using information technology to alter industry structure?
