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Question 31

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An organization with a(n) _____ operates much like a multinational corporation, but subsidiaries depend on headquarters more for process and production decisions. ​

A) international structure
B) regional structure
C) public structure
D) continental structure

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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In an organization with a global structure, the headquarters has the responsibility of selling, marketing, and tailoring products to the requirements and tastes of the countries of its subsidiaries.

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The control dimension of a global information system requires a(n) _____ architecture for data.

List the factors to be considered when determining the best communication media to meet global performance and traffic needs.

In an organization with a global structure, to achieve organizational efficiency, duplicate information systems must be eliminated.

A global information system (GIS) can be defined along two dimensions: customization and communication.

In the context of a global information system, consolidated global reporting is a crucial tool for managing overseas subsidiaries because it:

_____ is a major factor in the widespread use of global information systems. ​

Lack of standardization can impede the development of a cohesive global information system (GIS) that is capable of sharing information resources across borders.

Time zones pose difficulties in managing a global information system (GIS).

Initially, offshore outsourcing was used mostly in manufacturing to find _____.

Foreign exchange systems that allow traders and brokers from around the world to interact are an example of information systems that support a(n) _____.

List the five factors that can hinder the success of a global information system (GIS).

Aton Motors, an automobile manufacturer, establishes its manufacturing units in Argentina because of the low cost of the metal used to make automobile frames. In this scenario, Aton Motors has _____ its operations.

A manufacturer moving operations to another country because of the advantages available in that country is involved in _____ the operations.

Discuss the four issues that must be addressed before adding a global information system (GIS) to an existing organization.

How do diverse regulatory practices impede the integration process in a global information system (GIS)?

The integration needed to manage production, marketing, and human resources is difficult to achieve with a global structure because of the _____.

If a company uses multimedia applications in addition to normal file and database sharing, _____ is more efficient.

With a global information system (GIS) in place, a company can efficiently track production schedules.