OF ALABAMA QUESTIONS WITH
ACTUAL ANSWERS 2026 UPDATED.
Module 8
The level of cooperation and worldwide coordination needed for a(n) ____ structure doesn't
fully exist in today's global environment - Answer transnational
A manufacturer moving the operations to another country because of advantages available in
that country is involved in _____ the operations. - Answer regionalizing
Hotels, rental car companies, and credit card services require worldwide databases to serve
their customers more efficiently and effectively. - Answer true
To design a successful GIS, management must first determine the kind of information that global
companies need to share - Answer true
Initially, offshore outsourcing was used mostly in manufacturing to find cheap labor. - Answer
true
The GIS coordination dimension requires a(n) ____ architecture for data. - Answer
decentralized
____ present(s) a challenge when designing and implementing global databases. - Answer
Different character sets
Globalization is an important factor in communications but not in purchasing or supply chain. -
Answer false
____ is a strategic requirement for a GIS. - Answer Management of global tax risk
An integrated network for global control over the organization's resources is the foundation of
any GIS. - Answer true
All GISs are made up of only two components: a global database and a global network. - Answer
false
, Foreign exchange systems that allow traders and brokers from around the world to interact are
an example of information systems that support the _____ structure. - Answer transnational
In an organization with international structure, information systems personnel are regularly
exchanged among locations to encourage joint development of applications for marketing,
finance, production, and so forth. - Answer true
If a company's international communication requirements only entail simple file sharing and if
response time is not a critical factor, full-duplex transmission is required. - Answer false
____ includes national laws and international agreements on privacy protection and data
security. - Answer Transborder data flow
With reference to the global information system, _____ consists of using managerial power to
ensure adherence to the organization's goals. - Answer control
Tyco Corporation is an example of the ____ type of global organization. - Answer
multinational
Sharing software for all operations is the best and most efficient form of standardization -
Answer false
With reference to a global information system, _____ is a crucial tool for managing overseas
subsidiaries. - Answer consolidated global reporting
In international business planning, it is critical to understand the global risks of operating an
MNC — specifically, the political, foreign exchange, and market risks. - Answer true
The expansion of global markets is a major factor in developing global information systems to
handle the customers' demands of integrated worldwide services. - Answer true
E-business builds on the advantages and structures of traditional business by adding the
flexibility that networks offer - Answer true
One of the issues with the ____ structure is that there is a heavy reliance on headquarters for
new products and ideas. - Answer global
The _____ support of a global information system concentrates on medium range activities that
move the organization toward achieving long-term goals. - Answer tactical