Global Business Connection

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What is the primary purpose of internet technologies in virtual teams?

To establish team hierarchy
To monitor team members' activities
To facilitate communication and collaboration (correct)
To create virtual meeting spaces

What is a characteristic of virtual teams?

Face-to-face interactions
Traditional communication methods
Fixed working hours
Geographical dispersion (correct)

What is the main advantage of virtual teams?

Improved communication skills
Increased team size
Enhanced creativity and innovation (correct)
Ability to work together in the same location

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of virtual teams?

Geographical proximity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge faced by virtual teams?

Building trust and relationships (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental concept that enables transactions on digital platforms like Amazon and eBay?

Platform Economy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of transactions are facilitated by digital platforms like Amazon and eBay?

Peer-to-Peer transactions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Amazon and eBay?

They connect buyers directly with sellers. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of digital platforms like Amazon and eBay?

They eliminate the need for middlemen. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the economy facilitated by digital platforms like Amazon and eBay?

It is a platform economy. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of distributed systems in the context of business?

Improved scalability (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a distributed system?

Office 365 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a distributed system that allows it to effectively handle increasing data and user demands?

Scalability (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of distributed systems in the context of business?

Reduced data loss (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of implementing distributed systems in business information systems?

Improved scalability and flexibility (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a distributed system used for streaming movies?

Netflix (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major challenge of implementing distributed systems?

Increased system complexity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of distributed systems in terms of data management?

Data inconsistency and replication issues (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can distributed systems improve business operations?

By enabling 24/7 operations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when designing distributed systems for business information systems?

Ensuring system reliability and fault tolerance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has globalization enabled businesses to do?

Connect with stakeholders worldwide (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of businesses connecting globally?

Fostered collaboration (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who can businesses connect with globally?

Customers, suppliers, and partners (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of globalization for businesses?

Expanded global reach and collaboration (C) Signup and view all the answers