Impact of Information Systems on Business Operations
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What is the defining characteristic of a digital firm?

  • Using traditional methods for customer and supplier interactions
  • Having a physical presence for all business interactions
  • Utilizing big data and machine learning
  • Being completely digitally enabled in business relationships (correct)
  • How has the Internet influenced globalization according to the text?

  • By limiting access to information across international borders
  • By slowing down the buying and selling process worldwide
  • By increasing the cost of production on a global scale
  • By facilitating communication and lowering global trade barriers (correct)
  • What major trend is mentioned in the text related to information systems?

  • Emergence of machine learning systems (correct)
  • Isolation of decision-making processes
  • Decrease in the use of social media in business
  • Stagnation in technological advancements
  • Why are information systems considered imperative for survival in a 'flattened' world?

    <p>To achieve strategic business goals and adapt to globalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does the 'flattened' world concept have on less developed countries?

    <p>Provides them with opportunities to gain wealth through international connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the strategic business objectives of Information Systems mentioned in the text?

    <p>Achieving operational excellence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does customer/supplier intimacy affect a business according to the text?

    <p>Encourages customers to purchase more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which IS can help improve decision-making as per the text?

    <p>Using real-time insights from IS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector experiences worker exploitation according to the text?

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

    What is a common outcome of businesses not using IS for decision-making, as described in the text?

    <p>Loss of customers and increased costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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