BA 2663

1 The Internet reduces transaction costs in value chains and offers an efficient means of communication to anyone with an Internet connection.  True (True Answer )  False 2 Virtual communities began online after the Internet was in general use.  True  False (True Answer ) 3 In the second wave of electronic commerce, the Internet had become simply a tool that enabled communication among virtual community members.  True (True Answer )  False 4 The general idea behin...

1 All electronic commerce initiatives have the goal of providing revenue.  True  False (True Answer ) 2 Companies can adapt their catalog revenue model online by replacing or supplementing their print catalogs with information on their Web sites.  True (True Answer )  False 3 A disadvantage of the Web catalog revenue model is that the products sold in physical stores cannot be sold on the Web.  True  False (True Answer ) 4 Web catalog retailers typically refrain fr...

Instructor’s Manual Table of Contents  Overview  Objectives  Teaching Tips  Quick Quizzes  Class Discussion Topics  Additional Projects  Additional Resources  Key Terms

1 The keys to successful implementation of any information technology project are planning and execution.  True (True Answer )  False 2 A successful business plan for an electronic commerce initiative should include activities that identify the initiative's specific objectives and link those objectives to business strategies.  True (True Answer )  False 3 Organizations of different sizes will have different objectives for their electronic commerce initiatives.  True (T...

1 Threats that are unlikely to occur can be ignored when the cost to protect against the threat exceeds the value of the protected asset.  True (True Answer )  False 2 In the context of the elements of computer security, necessity refers to preventing data delays or denials.  True (True Answer )  False 3 Networks outside a firewall are referred to as trusted networks.  True  False (True Answer ) 4 The most complete way for Web site visitors to protect themselves fro...

1 In the context of doing business online, midsize and smaller companies religiously use self-hosting services.  True  False (True Answer ) 2 With dedicated hosting, the client shares the server with other clients of the service provider.  True  False (True Answer ) 3 Electronic commerce sites vary greatly in terms of size, purpose, audience, and other factors.  True (True Answer )  False 4 In a co-location service, the client installs its own software and maintain...

1 In the context of doing business online, midsize and smaller companies religiously use self-hosting services.  True  False (True Answer ) 2 With dedicated hosting, the client shares the server with other clients of the service provider.  True  False (True Answer ) 3 Electronic commerce sites vary greatly in terms of size, purpose, audience, and other factors.  True (True Answer )  False 4 In a co-location service, the client installs its own software and maintain...

1 An important characteristic of purchasing, logistics, and support activities is flexibility.  True (True Answer )  False 2 A purchasing or logistics strategy that works this year may not work next year.  True (True Answer )  False 3 The network purchasing model has one hierarchically structured firm negotiating purchase terms with several similarly structured supplier firms, playing each supplier against the others.  True  False (True Answer ) 4 Large companies u...

CASE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What is the strategic fit between Nomura and Lehman? Strategic fit is a parameter that can be used to evaluate merger and acquisition opportunities. It refers to how well the new acquisition will fit in with the acquiring company’s scheme of things or strategies. If growth is the goal of such mergers, these transactions must yield a better return than “organic” growth. According to the Differential Efficiency Theory, the acquiring firm should be able to in...