Fundamentals of Digital Transformation

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What is involved in digital transformation?

Managing data efficiently

Rethinking and reinventing only business models

Reimagining an organization's strategy, culture, and operations (correct)

Automating processes only

Which term refers to the evolution of businesses into digital platform-based ecosystems?

Digitization

Streamlining

Automation

Digitalization (correct)

What is a key aspect of digitization within digital transformation?

Rethinking business models

Automating processes

Reimagining an organization's strategy

Managing data efficiently (correct)

How does digital transformation differ from just automating processes?

It involves rethinking business models (D) Signup and view all the answers

What major role do digitization and digitalization play in digital transformation?

Creating digital platform-based ecosystems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Management Information Systems (MIS)?

To provide a single, unified system for coordinating different business processes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which system is responsible for managing airport flight information according to the text?

Air Traffic Control Administration System (ATCAS) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does ETL stand for in the context of data integration?

Extract, Transform, Load (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT typically included in Management Information Systems (MIS) according to the text?

Controlling air traffic (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Airport Landing Dues Information System (ALDIS)?

To manage information related to landing dues at airports (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of decisions do middle-level managers typically make?

Tactical decisions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect do Management Information Systems (MIS) NOT help organizations with?

Fuel system management (C) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of decisions are partly based on set guidelines and judgmental calls?

Tactical decisions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of information systems are built on data provided by transaction processing systems?

Functional Area Information Systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of data do Process Control Systems (PCSs) use to generate reports?

Input data from sensors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of middle-level managers?

Processing transaction data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of decisions involve decisions related to structuring workflows and establishing distribution channels?

Tactical decisions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between digitalization and digitization in the context of digital transformation?

Digitalization relies on digitization. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why might some organizations not fully digitize their services despite undergoing digital transformation?

They believe digital versions will never replace physical ones. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of a digital twin, what does the term 'digital version' primarily refer to?

A version that closely resembles the physical object. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features are mainly focused on improving in a digital twin of a physical object?

Accessibility and interactivity. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do some organizations engage in digital transformation even if they do not fully digitize their services?

By only digitizing their products and processes. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What might prevent some organizations from fully digitizing their services according to the text?

The nature of their business operations. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What technology does the new automated identification system proposed in the text use?

NFC tags on inventory containers (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the new automated system eliminate the need to scan inventory packages?

By transmitting data using NFC tags and RFID chips (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the barriers mentioned in the text that can hinder digital transformation?

Legacy systems and technical debt (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do some organizations face resistance to digital transformation according to the text?

Fear of change within the organization (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor mentioned in the barriers section relates to the restriction of upgrading or replacing outdated systems?

Integration difficulties with existing systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can the new automated system impact the fate of inventory operations staff who previously scanned packages?

Their roles may be enhanced with new responsibilities (A) Signup and view all the answers