Organizational Dimension of Information Systems

What is the primary purpose of an information system according to the text?

To enable knowledge workers to conduct scientific research
To provide computers and technology to the organization
To create value for the firm as an organizational and management solution (correct)
To serve the different levels of management in the organization

Which of the following levels of management are described in the text?

Senior management, junior management, and entry-level management
Strategic management, tactical management, and operational management
Executive management, middle management, and operational management
Senior management, middle management, and operational management (correct)

Which of the following groups often work with middle management?

Knowledge workers (correct)
Data workers
Senior executives
Production or service workers

What is the primary technology-related aspect of information systems discussed in the text?

The importance of information technology in shaping information systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following business perspectives on information systems is most emphasized in the text?

Information systems as an organizational and management solution to environmental challenges (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents the 'business information value chain' discussed in the text?

Production/service workers -> Data workers -> Knowledge workers -> Managers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of information systems do managers focus on according to the text?

Setting organizational strategy (A) Signup and view all the answers

From a business perspective, what is the information system considered as?

An instrument for creating value (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the information technology infrastructure provide as mentioned in the text?

A platform for the system to be built on (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the Business Information Value Chain, what determines the value of an information system?

The extent to which it leads to better decisions, efficiency, and profits (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about investments in information technology?

They result in superior returns such as productivity and revenue increases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role do managers play in the context of information systems according to the text?

They set organizational strategy and act creatively when needed (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the strategic business objectives that companies invest heavily in information systems to achieve?

Minimizing costs and maximizing profits (A) Signup and view all the answers

Walmart's RetailLink system is an example of using information systems for:

Operational excellence through efficient replenishment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example provided in the text for how information systems enable new products, services, and business models?

Walmart's RetailLink system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen without accurate information for decision making?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a company using information systems for competitive advantage, as mentioned in the text?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a company fails to adapt to industry-level changes driven by information technology?

Survival is threatened (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'business model' as mentioned in the text?

A description of how a company produces, delivers and sells products/services to create wealth (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can high-end hotels use information systems to achieve customer intimacy?

By tracking customer preferences and customizing the environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the business information value chain is true, based on the information provided?

It is not explicitly mentioned or described in the given text. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is an example of a company using information systems to improve decision making?

Verizon's Web-based digital dashboard for real-time data (D) Signup and view all the answers