Strategic Management of Information Systems Chapter 1 Quiz
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What is the main focus of Chapter 1 in 'Strategic Management of Information Systems'?

  • The role of general managers in IS decisions (correct)
  • The success of marine ecosystems
  • The environmental impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
  • The history of marine oil spills

    • Which framework is discussed in Chapter 1 for aligning business strategy, information systems, and organizational design?

  • Marine ecosystem framework
  • Safety procedures framework
  • Information system strategy matrix (correct)
  • Oil spill management system

    • What was the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill mentioned in the text?

  • No impact on marine ecosystems
  • Temporary impact on marine ecosystems
  • Negative impact on marine ecosystems (correct)
  • Positive impact on marine ecosystems

    • What were the repeated failures that contributed to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?

    <p>Failure to follow safety procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the role of general managers in decisions about information systems?

    <p>A significant role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Information Systems Strategy Triangle relate to business strategy, information systems, and organizational design?

    <p>It represents their interdependence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main lesson learned from the series of Information Technology (IT) failures and organizational misalignments at British Petroleum (BP)?

    <p>The necessity of proper alignment between business strategy, information systems, and organizational mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Pearlson and Saunders, what is the role of the General Manager in relation to Information Systems (IS) decisions?

    <p>To understand the consequences of using technologies relevant to the business’s environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Information Systems Strategy Triangle suggest about the relationship between Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, and Information Strategy?

    <p>Business Strategy drives all other strategies, and changes in any strategy require changes in the others to maintain balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a business strategy articulate according to Pearlson and Saunders?

    <p>A business strategy is a plan articulating where a business seeks to go and how it expects to get there</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Zappos®'s mission statement as per Figure 1.2 from Pearlson and Saunders?

    <p>Providing the best customer service possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Pearlson and Saunders, what happens if an Information System (IS) is inappropriate for a given operating environment?

    <p>It can lead to confusion and inhibit organizational functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a firm’s IS be aligned with according to Pearlson and Saunders?

    <p>The way it manages its employees and processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary customer-centric focus for Amazon® according to Figure 1.2 from Pearlson and Saunders?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the General Manager do when it comes to IS decisions according to Pearlson and Saunders?

    <p>Ask questions when it’s not clear and not leave IS decisions solely to the IS professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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