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What defines a fully digital firm?
What defines a fully digital firm?
- Significant business relationships digitally enabled and mediated (correct)
- Business relationships that are primarily face-to-face
- Heavy reliance on traditional marketing methods
- Core business processes accomplished through physical networks
How has globalization affected businesses?
How has globalization affected businesses?
- Decreased outsourcing opportunities
- Growing interdependence of global economics (correct)
- Reduced foreign trade due to increased local markets
- Increased costs of operating on a global scale
Which of the following is a strategic business objective of information systems?
Which of the following is a strategic business objective of information systems?
- Reduction in product diversity
- Elimination of traditional business models
- Operational excellence (correct)
- Increased reliance on manual processes
What is the impact of e-commerce expanding on business models?
What is the impact of e-commerce expanding on business models?
What advantage does operational excellence provide to firms like Walmart?
What advantage does operational excellence provide to firms like Walmart?
What is one way information systems can enhance customer and supplier intimacy?
What is one way information systems can enhance customer and supplier intimacy?
What does the term 'digital networks' refer to in relation to strategic business objectives?
What does the term 'digital networks' refer to in relation to strategic business objectives?
Why do firms invest heavily in information systems?
Why do firms invest heavily in information systems?
What is the primary function of an information system (IS)?
What is the primary function of an information system (IS)?
Which company is cited as an example of employing real-time data for improved decision-making?
Which company is cited as an example of employing real-time data for improved decision-making?
What is one common factor that affects the returns firms receive from IT investments?
What is one common factor that affects the returns firms receive from IT investments?
What distinguishes information from data?
What distinguishes information from data?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the behavioral approach to information systems?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the behavioral approach to information systems?
What role does personalization play in high-end hotels, such as the Mandarin Oriental?
What role does personalization play in high-end hotels, such as the Mandarin Oriental?
What can result from managers lacking the right information at the right time?
What can result from managers lacking the right information at the right time?
Which of the following is NOT a dimension related to information systems?
Which of the following is NOT a dimension related to information systems?
Why is IT considered a necessity for business survival?
Why is IT considered a necessity for business survival?
What is the focus of the technical approach to information systems?
What is the focus of the technical approach to information systems?
Flashcards
Digital Firm
Digital Firm
The use of digital technologies and networks to manage key business functions, including relationships, processes, and assets.
IT Interdependence
IT Interdependence
The ability to use information technology to achieve corporate strategies and goals.
Operational Excellence
Operational Excellence
A strategic business objective that focuses on improving efficiency and reducing costs to increase profitability.
New Products & Services
New Products & Services
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Customer & Supplier Intimacy
Customer & Supplier Intimacy
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Improved Decision Making
Improved Decision Making
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Competitive Advantage
Competitive Advantage
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Survival
Survival
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What is an Information System?
What is an Information System?
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What is Information Technology?
What is Information Technology?
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What is Information?
What is Information?
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What is Data?
What is Data?
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What is Input?
What is Input?
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What is Processing?
What is Processing?
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What is Output?
What is Output?
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What is Feedback in an IS?
What is Feedback in an IS?
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What are the dimensions of an Information system?
What are the dimensions of an Information system?
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What are Complementary Assets?
What are Complementary Assets?
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Study Notes
Technology's Impact on Business and Life
- Information technology (IT) fundamentally alters various aspects of life, from personal relationships to work.
Management Information Systems (MIS) Innovations
- IT Innovations: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key innovation.
- New Business Models: Digital-only models (e.g., Netflix) are replacing traditional models.
- E-commerce Growth: Expanding beyond selling goods to services.
- Management Changes: Online collaboration, business intelligence, virtual meetings are common.
- Organizational Changes: Companies are becoming more collaborative, leveraging social media for customer feedback.
- Globalization: The internet dramatically reduced global business costs, impacting foreign trade and outsourcing. This creates interdependence among global economies.
Digital Firms
- Digital Enablement: Digital technologies drive business relationships.
- Core Processes: Digital networks are central to business operations.
- Digital Assets: Businesses manage key assets digitally.
Strategic Business Objectives of IS
- Operational Excellence: Improving efficiency for higher profitability; IT is crucial for this.
- Example: Walmart's retail link system enhances supplier-store relationships for better replenishment.
- New Products & Services/Business Models: IT enables the creation of entirely new offerings.
- Customer & Supplier Intimacy: Relationship cultivation improves profitability.
- Example: Personalized services in high-end hotels (e.g., Mandarin Oriental).
- Improved Decision-Making: Accurate, real-time data improves business decisions.
- Example: Verizon's digital dashboard delivers real-time data on network and customer performance.
- Competitive Advantage: Superior performance, pricing, and customer/supplier responsiveness.
- Examples: Industry leaders (Apple, Walmart, UPS) utilize IT strategically.
- Survival: IT is essential for businesses facing industry changes and regulations.
- Examples: Citibank's adoption of ATMs and compliance with regulations.
Information Systems (IS) Fundamentals
- IS Components: IS collect, process, store, and distribute information, enabling decision-making and control.
- Information vs. Data: Information is data transformed into meaningful context. Data are raw, unprocessed facts.
- IS Functions: Input, processing, output, and feedback are essential parts of any IS.
IS Dimensions
- Organizational Dimension: Authority structure, processes, culture, and politics affect IS use.
- Management Dimension: Managers shape organizational strategies using IS.
- Technological Dimension: Hardware, software, and infrastructure.
IT Investments
- Varied Returns: IT investments don't always guarantee optimal returns.
- Key Factors: The right business model and complementary assets (e.g., human capital, infrastructure) are crucial for success.
Contemporary Approaches to IS
- Sociotechnical Approach: Optimizes both social and technical systems for organizational success rather than focusing on one aspect.
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