Organizations and Information Systems Overview

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What is a characteristic of outsourcing?

Increasing the number of employees

In-house development of services

Reducing the number of employees (correct)

Limiting the need for external professionals

How does downsizing affect employees?

Increasing workforce diversity

Supporting employee growth opportunities

Reducing the number of employees (correct)

Enhancing job security

In the context of competitive advantage, what is total quality management focused on?

Emphasizing high-quality products and processes (correct)

Encouraging organizations to reduce quality standards

Promoting rapid production at the expense of quality

Developing a commitment to low-quality products

Which approach leads to a competitive advantage by offering consumers the most added value?

Enhancing product or service value Signup and view all the answers

What is a key result of on-demand computing?

Enhanced scalability and flexibility Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes significantly to competitive advantage in the Five Forces model?

Low threat of substitutes Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the process of reducing a company's workforce to improve efficiency and lower costs?

Downsizing Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the practice of contracting out certain business functions or processes to third-party providers?

Outsourcing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'On-demand computing' refer to in the context of information systems?

A model that provides computing resources as needed Signup and view all the answers

Which model focuses on the five forces that shape an industry to determine its level of competition?

Five forces model Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that can lead firms to seek a competitive advantage?

Strengthening supplier relationships Signup and view all the answers

How can the performance of an information system be measured?

Through analyzing system downtime and response times Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common reason for organizations to engage in downsizing?

To reduce costs by decreasing the number of employees Signup and view all the answers

In the context of organizations, what does outsourcing typically involve?

Contracting with outside professional services to meet specific business needs Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for on-demand computing?

Utility computing Signup and view all the answers

Which model helps firms analyze the forces influencing their competitive advantage?

Five forces model Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor leading companies to try to establish a competitive advantage according to the text?

Many substitute products available Signup and view all the answers

In the context of competitive advantage, what does the term 'rivalry among existing competitors' refer to?

The aggressive competition between companies in an industry Signup and view all the answers

What scenario would increase the threat of new entrants according to the text?

Low entry and exit costs and common technology availability Signup and view all the answers