Electronic Communications in Management

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What technology does the firm use to perform a variety of tasks over networks?

Blockchain technology

Artificial intelligence

Electronic agents (correct)

Quantum computing

How do technology like e-mail and groupware facilitate the work of temporary task forces in the organization?

By hindering communication

By enhancing communication and collaboration (correct)

By enabling physical meetings

By impeding collaboration

How do electronic customer/supplier relationships benefit the organizations?

They reduce cycle times and overhead (correct)

They limit accuracy

They increase costs

They decrease responsiveness

What is a characteristic of the virtual components created by close electronic linking of companies doing business together?

They exist in a novel or unusual manner Signup and view all the answers

What technology can organizations use to create matrix organizations at will?

E-mail and video conferencing Signup and view all the answers

How do electronic workflows contribute to work processes?

By monitoring and coordinating work Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is not mentioned as an alternative to formal communication channels?

Electronic data interchange (EDI) Signup and view all the answers

How do companies benefit from using electronic data interchange (EDI) and Internet technologies?

To speed the ordering process and improve accuracy Signup and view all the answers

In what way do firms use information systems in relation to control mechanisms?

To provide control after the organization has been designed Signup and view all the answers

What role do applications that traverse networks play in electronic workflows?

Facilitate finding information and carrying messages Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of electronic communications in organizations?

Eliminating the need for personal contact Signup and view all the answers

How does electronic linking influence the organizational structure?

It can reduce the need for some layers of management Signup and view all the answers

What role does technology play in manufacturing processes automation?

It can help automate manufacturing processes and information processing tasks Signup and view all the answers

How do workflow languages contribute to organizational efficiency?

They route documents electronically for efficient access Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the impact of electronic communications on a manager's span of control?

It can increase a manager's span of control due to efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is one effect of technology on bureaucratic organizations?

Eliminating some layers of management through electronic communication Signup and view all the answers

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