Management Information Systems: Solving Business Problems with Information Technology, 3/e

Gerald V. Post, University of the Pacific
David L. Anderson, DePaul U/McGowan Center

Introduction

Chapter 1 True or False


1	The goal of MIS is to enable managers to make better decisions by providing quality information.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	The failure of the majority of dot-coms was a signal that e-commerce was not an appropriate arena for most businesses.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	A major difference between the older firm structure and the newer one is the shrinking of the middle-management layer.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	The level of international trade has increased dramatically during the last 20 years, with much of this increase attributable to the rise of new technologies
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	At the tactical level, decisions made by management typically involve time frames of less than a year.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Often, the first step in searching for competitive advantage is to focus on entities outside the direct control of your company.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	It is becoming evident that the only businesses that will not require information technology are those involving direct services.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	An important key to horizontal mergers across industries has been the improved capability of information and communication technology.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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