Which systems are worth sharing on a transnational basis, from a cost and feasibility point of view?

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36.Which systems are worth sharing on a transnational basis, from a cost and feasibility point ofview?a.Only systems that support functions that are absolutely critical to the organizationb.Core systems and worthwhile provincial systemsc.Core systems and any financial systems that can be easily integrated with each otherd.Financial and accounting systemsAnswer:aDifficulty:MediumReference:p. 60837.Based on your reading of the chapter, why should companies avoid implanting an all-encompassing, new global system when moving towards global operations?a.These may fail due to lack of visibilityb.Lack of power to convince senior management that transnational systems areworthwhilec.“Grand design” approaches typically fail to identify centers of excellenced.Opposition is strengthened because of requirements for huge resourcesAnswer:dDifficulty:HardReference:p. 60938.The ability of global systems to optimize the use of corporate funds over a much largercapital base means that:a.capital in a surplus region can be moved efficiently to expand production of capital-starved regions.b.capital costs can be accounted or spread over a larger base of constituents.c.costs can be amortized over a larger customer base.d.value chains can be synchronized more effectively.Answer:cDifficulty:MediumReference:p. 610

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39.When developing a global system, bringing the opposition of local groups into the process ofdesigning and implementing the solution without giving up control over the direction andnature of the change is called:a.cooptation.b.change management.c.implementation.d.advocacy.Answer:aDifficulty:EasyReference:p. 61140.In relation to global systems building, the Internet:a.allows the seamless flow of information through the enterprise.b.affords local groups stable broadband access.c.has reduced some networking problems.d.all of the above.Answer:cDifficulty:EasyReference:p. 61241.A critical necessity for ensuring the integration of local systems into a global system is:a.adherence to data and technical standards.b.use of standard hardware at the local level.c.use of standard user software at the local level.d.all of the above.Answer:aDifficulty:MediumReference:p. 61242.VPNs:a.use the public Internet for communications.b.may not be able to support large numbers of remote users, due to the variable trafficon the Internet.c.provide many of the same services as private networks.d.all of the above.Answer:dDifficulty:MediumReference:p. 613

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Which of the following is not one of the main benefits to implementing global systems?

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Can be divided into two groups general cultural factors and specific business factors?

Global business drivers can be divided into two groups: general cultural factors and specific business factors. The growth of powerful communications technologies and the emergence of world cultures create the condition for global markets. The collapse of the Eastern block has speeded the growth of a world culture.