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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

Organizing Information System Resources

Chapter 13 Multiple Choice


1	The goal in choosing between centralization and decentralization is to balance:
		A)	The need to centralize on a mainframe with the need to cut costs by buying PCs.
		B)	Cost vs. Efficiency.
		C)	The need for central control with the value of decentralized decisions.
		D)	MIS requirements within the company departments.


2	Many tradeoffs are required to balance the need for:
		A)	MIS support vs. costs thereof.
		B)	Sharing vs. security.
		C)	PCs vs. mainframes.
		D)	New hardware vs. new software.


3	Systems development includes:
		A)	Installing network hardware and software, diagnosing problems, and designing new networks.
		B)	Database design and administration.
		C)	Several levels of analysts and programmers.
		D)	Training users, answering questions, and installing software.


4	The skill currently in least demand in MIS is:
		A)	Wireless.
		B)	ERP.
		C)	Object engineering.
		D)	Groupware


5	The most common uses of outsourcing are for ____________________ applications of technology.
		A)	Newer.
		B)	Straightforward.
		C)	Security-oriented.
		D)	Networked.


6	Cost-cutting, staff cuts, and loss of middle management result/s in:
		A)	The desire to minimize amount of management time devoted to non-revenue generating functions.
		B)	The need for responsiveness and flexibility.
		C)	Pressure on profits.
		D)	The need to focus on increasing revenues and decreasing fixed/semi fixed costs.


7	An advantage to the decentralization of personnel is:
		A)	Better understanding and communication.
		B)	Only data needing to be shared is available.
		C)	Less chance of total breakdown.
		D)	Easier access and customization.

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