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  • Information systems have had a major impact on ______ and society.

business

  • Global competitiveness has forced companies to find ways to be better and less ______.

expensive

  • Many organizations use information systems to support innovative business models or build their entire business models around ______ innovations.

technological

  • The Digital Divide is one of the major ethical challenges facing society today, as access to information systems provides great ______ in the new economy.

<p>advantages</p> Signup and view all the answers

  • Five megatrends in information technologies influence individuals, organizations, and society, including mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and ______.

<p>globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

  • Mobile computing has several implications for organizations, including increased collaboration, new ways to reach customers, and the ability to manage business in ______.

<p>real-time</p> Signup and view all the answers

  • The rise of social media is largely based on the ______ effect, and organizations use it to encourage employee collaboration or connect with their customers.

<p>network</p> Signup and view all the answers

  • The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the ______, and it will evolve into the Internet of Everything (IoE).

<p>Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

  • Cloud computing frees users from the task of installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up ______.

<p>data</p> Signup and view all the answers

  • Globalization has opened up many opportunities for organizations, such as reaching new markets, but it has also brought about operational challenges related to political systems, regulatory environments, laws, standards, individual freedoms, ______, demographics, welfare, workers' expertise, languages, beliefs, attitudes, religions, or life focus.

<p>infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

  • Changes in technology have enabled new ways of working and socializing, allowing tasks to be performed from almost anywhere with a cell phone ______.

<p>signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

  • IS is also ______.

<p>global</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five megatrends in information technologies mentioned in the text?

<p>Virtual reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet called?

<p>The Internet of Things</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major ethical challenge facing society today related to access to information systems?

<p>The Digital Divide</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rise of social media largely based on?

<p>The network effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of mobile computing on organizations?

<p>Increased collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has globalization opened up for organizations?

<p>Opportunities to reach new markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet of Things expected to evolve into?

<p>The Internet of Everything</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the implications of cloud computing for users?

<p>Worrying about storing or backing up data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five megatrends in information technologies mentioned in the text?

<p>Mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of social media on organizations?

<p>Encouragement of employee collaboration and connection with customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Digital Divide?

<p>The gap between those who have access to information systems and those who do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cloud computing?

<p>The freedom from installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has global competitiveness forced companies to do?

<p>Find ways to be better and less expensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the challenges faced by globalization managers in the digital world?

<p>Operational challenges related to political systems, regulatory environments, laws, standards, individual freedoms, infrastructure, demographics, welfare, workers' expertise, languages, beliefs, attitudes, religions, or life focus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has globalization affected organizations?

<p>Globalization has opened up many opportunities for organizations, such as reaching new markets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Digital Divide?

<p>The Digital Divide is one of the major ethical challenges facing society today, as access to information systems provides great advantages in the new economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the megatrends in information technologies?

<p>Mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and globalization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mobile computing and how does it impact organizations?

<p>Mobile computing allows for increased collaboration, new ways to reach customers, and the ability to manage business in real-time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social media and how do organizations use it?

<p>Social media is largely based on the network effect, and organizations use it to encourage employee collaboration or connect with their customers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet of Things (IoT) and how will it evolve?

<p>The IoT is a network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet, and it will evolve into the Internet of Everything (IoE).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cloud computing and how does it benefit users?

<p>Cloud computing frees users from the task of installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has technology changed the way we work and socialize?

<p>Changes in technology have enabled new ways of working and socializing, allowing tasks to be performed from almost anywhere with a cell phone signal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of information systems on business and society?

<p>Information systems have had a major impact on business and society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do companies use information systems?

<p>Many organizations use information systems to support innovative business models or build their entire business models around technological innovations, and IS is also global.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of global competitiveness on companies?

<p>Global competitiveness has forced companies to find ways to be better and less expensive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ systems are ubiquitous and have had a major impact on business and society.

<p>Information</p> Signup and view all the answers

Changes in technology have enabled new ways of working and socializing, allowing tasks to be performed from almost anywhere with a cell phone ______.

<p>signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Five megatrends in information technologies influence individuals, organizations, and society, including mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and ______.

<p>globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mobile computing has several implications for organizations, including increased collaboration, new ways to reach customers, and the ability to manage business in ______.

<p>real-time</p> Signup and view all the answers

The rise of social media is largely based on the ______ effect, and organizations use it to encourage employee collaboration or connect with their customers.

<p>network</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cloud computing frees users from the task of installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up ______.

<p>data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the challenge facing society related to unequal access to information systems?

<p>Digital Divide</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet?

<p>Internet of Things</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the evolution of the Internet of Things into a fully connected system of people, processes, data, and things?

<p>Internet of Everything</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the use of wireless, mobile devices replacing traditional desktop and laptop computers?

<p>Mobile Computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of freeing users from the task of installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up data?

<p>Cloud Computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the challenge facing organizations related to political systems, regulatory environments, laws, standards, individual freedoms, infrastructure, demographics, welfare, workers' expertise, languages, beliefs, attitudes, religions, or life focus?

<p>Operational Challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the impact of information systems on business and society?

<p>Ubiquitous</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of companies finding ways to be better and less expensive due to global competitiveness?

<p>Continuous Improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the five megatrends in information technologies that influence individuals, organizations, and society?

<p>Mobile Computing, Social Media, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the rise of social media based on the network effect?

<p>Network Effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the implications of mobile computing for organizations, including increased collaboration, new ways to reach customers, and the ability to manage business in real-time?

<p>Mobile Advantages</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the use of information systems to support innovative business models or build entire business models around technological innovations?

<p>IS-Based Innovations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the implications of mobile computing for organizations?

<p>New ways to reach customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the network effect based on in the rise of social media?

<p>The ability to connect with people across the globe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

<p>A network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cloud computing?

<p>A way to free users from the task of installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some challenges related to globalization mentioned in the text?

<p>Language barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Digital Divide?

<p>The gap between those who have access to information systems and those who do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some implications of the rise of social media for organizations?

<p>New ways to reach customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the operational challenges related to globalization mentioned in the text?

<p>Language barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet of Everything (IoE)?

<p>A network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of information systems on business and society?

<p>Positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways that organizations use information systems to support their business models?

<p>To support innovative business models or build their entire business models around technological innovations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the implications of the Digital World mentioned in the text?

<p>New ways of working and socializing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way that organizations use information systems to support their business models?

<p>Using IS for global communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the shift from traditional desktop and laptop computers to wireless, mobile devices?

<p>Mobile Computing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name for the network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet?

<p>The Internet of Things</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the rise of social media?

<p>The network effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major ethical challenge facing society today related to access to information systems?

<p>The Digital Divide</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the five megatrends in information technologies mentioned in the text?

<p>Mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the implications of mobile computing for organizations?

<p>Increased collaboration, new ways to reach customers, and the ability to manage business in real-time</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cloud computing?

<p>A way to free users from the task of installing or updating traditional desktop applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the operational challenges related to globalization mentioned in the text?

<p>Language barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the network effect?

<p>The rise of social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe organizations using social media to connect with their customers?

<p>Customer engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the challenges related to the Digital Divide mentioned in the text?

<p>Limited access to information and unequal opportunities in the new economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of information systems on business and society?

<p>Major impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has forced companies to find ways to be better and less expensive?

<p>Global competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some implications of mobile computing for organizations?

<p>Increased collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the network effect and how is it related to social media?

<p>The network effect is largely based on the rise of social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

<p>A network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet of Everything (IoE)?

<p>A network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cloud computing?

<p>A service that frees users from installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some challenges related to globalization?

<p>Language barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Digital Divide?

<p>The gap between those with access to information systems and those without</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the megatrends in information technologies?

<p>Mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some implications of the rise of social media for organizations?

<p>Ability to connect with customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of changes in technology on working and socializing?

<p>Increased productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of information systems on business and society?

<p>Major impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has forced companies to find ways to be better and less expensive?

<p>Global competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some implications of mobile computing for organizations?

<p>Increased collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the network effect and how is it related to social media?

<p>The network effect is largely based on the rise of social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

<p>A network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet of Everything (IoE)?

<p>A network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cloud computing?

<p>A service that frees users from installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up data</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some challenges related to globalization?

<p>Language barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Digital Divide?

<p>The gap between those with access to information systems and those without</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the megatrends in information technologies?

<p>Mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some implications of the rise of social media for organizations?

<p>Ability to connect with customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of changes in technology on working and socializing?

<p>Increased productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Challenges and Opportunities for Globalization Managers in the Digital World

  • Information systems are ubiquitous and have had a major impact on business and society.
  • Global competitiveness has forced companies to find ways to be better and less expensive.
  • Many organizations use information systems to support innovative business models or build their entire business models around technological innovations, and IS is also global.
  • We are living in a digital world, with wireless, mobile devices replacing traditional desktop and laptop computers.
  • Changes in technology have enabled new ways of working and socializing, allowing tasks to be performed from almost anywhere with a cell phone signal.
  • The Digital Divide is one of the major ethical challenges facing society today, as access to information systems provides great advantages in the new economy.
  • Five megatrends in information technologies influence individuals, organizations, and society, including mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and globalization.
  • Mobile computing has several implications for organizations, including increased collaboration, new ways to reach customers, and the ability to manage business in real-time.
  • The rise of social media is largely based on the network effect, and organizations use it to encourage employee collaboration or connect with their customers.
  • The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet, and it will evolve into the Internet of Everything (IoE).
  • Cloud computing frees users from the task of installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up data.
  • Globalization has opened up many opportunities for organizations, such as reaching new markets, but it has also brought about operational challenges related to political systems, regulatory environments, laws, standards, individual freedoms, infrastructure, demographics, welfare, workers' expertise, languages, beliefs, attitudes, religions, or life focus.

Challenges and Opportunities for Globalization Managers in the Digital World

  • Information systems are ubiquitous and have had a major impact on business and society.
  • Global competitiveness has forced companies to find ways to be better and less expensive.
  • Many organizations use information systems to support innovative business models or build their entire business models around technological innovations, and IS is also global.
  • We are living in a digital world, with wireless, mobile devices replacing traditional desktop and laptop computers.
  • Changes in technology have enabled new ways of working and socializing, allowing tasks to be performed from almost anywhere with a cell phone signal.
  • The Digital Divide is one of the major ethical challenges facing society today, as access to information systems provides great advantages in the new economy.
  • Five megatrends in information technologies influence individuals, organizations, and society, including mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and globalization.
  • Mobile computing has several implications for organizations, including increased collaboration, new ways to reach customers, and the ability to manage business in real-time.
  • The rise of social media is largely based on the network effect, and organizations use it to encourage employee collaboration or connect with their customers.
  • The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet, and it will evolve into the Internet of Everything (IoE).
  • Cloud computing frees users from the task of installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up data.
  • Globalization has opened up many opportunities for organizations, such as reaching new markets, but it has also brought about operational challenges related to political systems, regulatory environments, laws, standards, individual freedoms, infrastructure, demographics, welfare, workers' expertise, languages, beliefs, attitudes, religions, or life focus.

Challenges and Opportunities for Globalization Managers in the Digital World

  • Information systems are ubiquitous and have had a major impact on business and society.
  • Global competitiveness has forced companies to find ways to be better and less expensive.
  • Many organizations use information systems to support innovative business models or build their entire business models around technological innovations, and IS is also global.
  • We are living in a digital world, with wireless, mobile devices replacing traditional desktop and laptop computers.
  • Changes in technology have enabled new ways of working and socializing, allowing tasks to be performed from almost anywhere with a cell phone signal.
  • The Digital Divide is one of the major ethical challenges facing society today, as access to information systems provides great advantages in the new economy.
  • Five megatrends in information technologies influence individuals, organizations, and society, including mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and globalization.
  • Mobile computing has several implications for organizations, including increased collaboration, new ways to reach customers, and the ability to manage business in real-time.
  • The rise of social media is largely based on the network effect, and organizations use it to encourage employee collaboration or connect with their customers.
  • The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet, and it will evolve into the Internet of Everything (IoE).
  • Cloud computing frees users from the task of installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up data.
  • Globalization has opened up many opportunities for organizations, such as reaching new markets, but it has also brought about operational challenges related to political systems, regulatory environments, laws, standards, individual freedoms, infrastructure, demographics, welfare, workers' expertise, languages, beliefs, attitudes, religions, or life focus.

Challenges and Opportunities for Globalization Managers in the Digital World

  • Information systems are ubiquitous and have had a major impact on business and society.
  • Global competitiveness has forced companies to find ways to be better and less expensive.
  • Many organizations use information systems to support innovative business models or build their entire business models around technological innovations, and IS is also global.
  • We are living in a digital world, with wireless, mobile devices replacing traditional desktop and laptop computers.
  • Changes in technology have enabled new ways of working and socializing, allowing tasks to be performed from almost anywhere with a cell phone signal.
  • The Digital Divide is one of the major ethical challenges facing society today, as access to information systems provides great advantages in the new economy.
  • Five megatrends in information technologies influence individuals, organizations, and society, including mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and globalization.
  • Mobile computing has several implications for organizations, including increased collaboration, new ways to reach customers, and the ability to manage business in real-time.
  • The rise of social media is largely based on the network effect, and organizations use it to encourage employee collaboration or connect with their customers.
  • The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet, and it will evolve into the Internet of Everything (IoE).
  • Cloud computing frees users from the task of installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up data.
  • Globalization has opened up many opportunities for organizations, such as reaching new markets, but it has also brought about operational challenges related to political systems, regulatory environments, laws, standards, individual freedoms, infrastructure, demographics, welfare, workers' expertise, languages, beliefs, attitudes, religions, or life focus.

Challenges and Opportunities for Globalization Managers in the Digital World

  • Information systems are ubiquitous and have had a major impact on business and society.
  • Global competitiveness has forced companies to find ways to be better and less expensive.
  • Many organizations use information systems to support innovative business models or build their entire business models around technological innovations, and IS is also global.
  • We are living in a digital world, with wireless, mobile devices replacing traditional desktop and laptop computers.
  • Changes in technology have enabled new ways of working and socializing, allowing tasks to be performed from almost anywhere with a cell phone signal.
  • The Digital Divide is one of the major ethical challenges facing society today, as access to information systems provides great advantages in the new economy.
  • Five megatrends in information technologies influence individuals, organizations, and society, including mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and globalization.
  • Mobile computing has several implications for organizations, including increased collaboration, new ways to reach customers, and the ability to manage business in real-time.
  • The rise of social media is largely based on the network effect, and organizations use it to encourage employee collaboration or connect with their customers.
  • The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet, and it will evolve into the Internet of Everything (IoE).
  • Cloud computing frees users from the task of installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up data.
  • Globalization has opened up many opportunities for organizations, such as reaching new markets, but it has also brought about operational challenges related to political systems, regulatory environments, laws, standards, individual freedoms, infrastructure, demographics, welfare, workers' expertise, languages, beliefs, attitudes, religions, or life focus.

Challenges and Opportunities for Globalization Managers in the Digital World

  • Information systems are ubiquitous and have had a major impact on business and society.
  • Global competitiveness has forced companies to find ways to be better and less expensive.
  • Many organizations use information systems to support innovative business models or build their entire business models around technological innovations, and IS is also global.
  • We are living in a digital world, with wireless, mobile devices replacing traditional desktop and laptop computers.
  • Changes in technology have enabled new ways of working and socializing, allowing tasks to be performed from almost anywhere with a cell phone signal.
  • The Digital Divide is one of the major ethical challenges facing society today, as access to information systems provides great advantages in the new economy.
  • Five megatrends in information technologies influence individuals, organizations, and society, including mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, and globalization.
  • Mobile computing has several implications for organizations, including increased collaboration, new ways to reach customers, and the ability to manage business in real-time.
  • The rise of social media is largely based on the network effect, and organizations use it to encourage employee collaboration or connect with their customers.
  • The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects that can automatically share data over the Internet, and it will evolve into the Internet of Everything (IoE).
  • Cloud computing frees users from the task of installing or updating traditional desktop applications or worrying about storing or backing up data.
  • Globalization has opened up many opportunities for organizations, such as reaching new markets, but it has also brought about operational challenges related to political systems, regulatory environments, laws, standards, individual freedoms, infrastructure, demographics, welfare, workers' expertise, languages, beliefs, attitudes, religions, or life focus.

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