MIS Midterm Practice

An information system is a set of interrelated components that work together to collect, process, store, and disseminate information that lacks a feedback mechanism to monitor and control its operation.

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Organizations cannot have many value chains.

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The concept of a value chain is not significant to organizations unless they manufacture products.

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One of the primary roles of a senior IS manager is to provide subordinates with leadership and direction that will help the organization achieve its goals.

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Managers of the business functions most affected by the new information system have a key responsibility to ensure that the people, processes, and human structure components are fully addressed.

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Organizations use processes, procedures, and differentiation strategies to introduce new systems into the workplace in a manner that lowers stress, encourages teamwork, and increases the probability of a successful implementation.

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The strategic plan of an information system (IS) must identify those technologies, vendors, competencies, people, systems, and projects in which an organization will invest to support the corporate and business unit strategies.

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The strategic planning process for Sandeep's IS organization should be the same whether the rest of the organization perceives it as a cost center, business partner, or game changer.

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The release of a new and more powerful mobile computing device or data-crunching software package can influence the strategic plan of an information system.

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In terms of information systems, a collaboration tool that helps a team communicate, organize, plan, schedule, track, and delegate jobs would be an example of _________.

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  a workgroup information system

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  an enterprise information system

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  an organizational complement

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  a personal information system