IT2312 Virtual Value Chain Quiz
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What two worlds do business organizations compete in according to the concept of the Virtual Value Chain?

  • Traditional marketing and digital marketing
  • Marketplace and marketspace (correct)
  • Physical stores and online platforms
  • Local businesses and multinational corporations

    • What is a significant advantage of the marketspace for providers?

  • Collecting useful information for service improvement (correct)
  • Immediate gratification for users
  • Easier payment methods
  • Free online services

    • Which component is NOT part of the virtual value chain's five stages?

  • Distribute
  • Deliver (correct)
  • Organize
  • Gather

    • Which objective of the virtual value chain focuses on interactions between members and users?

    <p>Facilitating direct, cost-effective interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What modern process does PLDT use to enhance operations in the virtual value chain?

    <p>Paperless billing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of the virtual value chain illustrates envisioning physical operations more effectively?

    <p>New Processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the performance aspects that users gain from the virtual value chain?

    <p>Aesthetic enhancements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the virtual value chain primarily utilize to maximize its effectiveness?

    <p>Digital realms of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Service Transition?

    <p>To implement the proposed service with minimal disruption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sub-unit of Service Transition focuses on testing the effectiveness of the rollout method?

    <p>Release &amp; Deployment Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does Knowledge Management serve in Service Transition?

    <p>To collect and organize data to enhance future processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT considered part of Service Operation?

    <p>Service Assets &amp; Configuration Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Incident Management focus on?

    <p>Analyzing incidents and escalating when necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of ensuring high-quality service during Service Transition?

    <p>Assuring sufficient IT resources are on hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Change Management minimize disruptions?

    <p>By implementing new IT services with careful planning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Demand Management in service strategy?

    <p>To scale resources to meet demand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sub-unit of Service Design ensures the organization is aware of all commitments and contracts?

    <p>Service Level Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Service Operation focus on?

    <p>Recurring deliverables and contingency planning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key focus of Risk Management within Service Design?

    <p>Plotting risk against reward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of neglecting effective service design?

    <p>Financial wastage on ineffective IT solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Service Design addresses the personnel and tools necessary for project completion?

    <p>Availability Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Compliance Management in the context of Service Design?

    <p>To review adherence to laws and regulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does Capacity Management support IT departments?

    <p>By allows analysis of capacity requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the focus of Business Relationship Management in service strategy?

    <p>Understanding and documenting customer expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does PLDT gain by utilizing their website over physical locations?

    <p>Increased information gathering capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Home Rewards program initiated by PLDT?

    <p>To provide exciting rewards and discounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the final stage, 'New Relationships,' for PLDT?

    <p>To foster collaboration and loyalty among customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concern is raised regarding the misuse of technology for data gathering?

    <p>Invasion of Privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of a virtual value chain emphasize?

    <p>Service innovation through information utilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should organizations handle user information collected through data gathering?

    <p>Adhere to agreed terms and conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical responsibility of organizations regarding data security?

    <p>To ensure user information is well protected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What opportunity could PLDT explore to promote customer loyalty?

    <p>Assigning brand ambassadors for promotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Access Management in IT services?

    <p>To verify user identity and authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Continual Service Improvement (CSI) focuses on gathering user feedback?

    <p>Service Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of Problem Management within IT services?

    <p>To facilitate resolutions and minimize incident damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative involves collecting data from service review and process evaluation?

    <p>Definition of CSI Initiatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is primarily responsible for monitoring IT infrastructures?

    <p>IT Operations Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When evaluating service processes, what does Process Evaluation include?

    <p>Benchmarking and continuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option describes the main characteristic of Continual Service Improvement?

    <p>Feedback incorporation for service enhancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area might internal CSI initiatives take place?

    <p>IT team focused improvements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Virtual Value Chain

    • Organizations operate in both a physical marketplace and a virtual marketspace, allowing simultaneous maximization.
    • Example: PLDT combines physical locations for customer requests and online services for bill payments and plan upgrades.
    • Marketspace facilitates gathering data to enhance service delivery and create customer value.

    Components of the Virtual Value Chain

    • Physical Value Chain: Involves acquiring raw materials, operations, delivery, sales, and marketing.
    • Virtual Value Chain: Consists of digital interactions and information used to create value.
    • Five components essential for the virtual value chain: Gather, Organize, Select, Synthesize, Distribute.

    Stages of Developing a Virtual Value Chain

    • Stage 1: New Processes
      • Transformation of physical operations to digital formats (e.g., PLDT's paperless billing).
    • Stage 2: New Knowledge
      • Enhanced information collection through digital platforms over physical locations.
    • Stage 3: New Services
      • Discovery of service needs and delivery methods, illustrated by PLDT's Home Rewards program.
    • Stage 4: New Relationships
      • Encourages collaboration with customers, fostering brand loyalty through feedback opportunities.

    Use of Information

    • Invasion of Privacy: Risks arise from data being misused by malicious third parties.
    • Data Security: Organizations must protect user data diligently and adhere to agreed privacy terms.

    Service Strategy Sub-units

    • Strategy Management for IT Services: Evaluates market needs and organizational service plans.
    • Service Portfolio Management: Analyzes the cost and value of various service offerings.
    • Demand Management: Aligns resources with demand specifications.
    • Business Relationship Management: Focuses on understanding customer expectations through feedback mechanisms.

    Service Design

    • Translates strategic plans into viable IT solutions.
    • Emphasizes the importance of planning to avoid costly mistakes in service rollout.
    • Key sub-units:
      • Service Level Management: Maintains awareness of commitments and obligations.
      • Risk Management: Balances risk against potential rewards.
      • Capacity, Availability, and Compliance Management: Ensures the organization meets necessary service delivery requirements.

    Service Transition

    • Involves implementing new services, managing risks like service interruptions and data breaches.
    • Important sub-units include:
      • Change Management: Ensures smooth introduction of new IT services.
      • Release & Deployment Management: Manages release schedules to minimize disruption.
      • Service & Validation Testing: Ensures service quality through sufficient resources.

    Service Operation

    • Focuses on the daily delivery of services, maintaining reliability through contingency plans.
    • Key operational aspects:
      • Event Management: Monitors system changes that require action.
      • Incident and Problem Management: Restores service and minimizes incident impact.
      • Access Management: Validates user identity for service access.

    Continual Service Improvement (CSI)

    • Evaluates and enhances service processes through feedback.
    • Aspects include:
      • Service Review: Collects user feedback on services.
      • Process Evaluation: Maintains ongoing data on service effectiveness.
      • Definition of CSI Initiatives: Uses data to outline improvement initiatives involving either IT teams or customers.

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    Test your understanding of the concepts in the Virtual Value Chain as discussed by Johnston, Shulver, Slack, and Clark (2021). This quiz explores how business organizations leverage both the marketplace and marketspace to enhance their IT services. Prepare to analyze examples and theories that illustrate the integration of physical and virtual operations.

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