Test Bank For Information Systems International Edition 10th Edition by Ralph M. Stair

Test Bank For Information Systems International Edition 10th Edition by Ralph M. Stair

Chapter 02: Information Systems in Organizations

TRUE/FALSE

1.The primary goal of a for-profit organization is to maximize shareholder value.

ANS: T PTS: 1

2.An organization is a system, which means that it has inputs, processing, outputs, and feedback.

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3.Depending on the customer, value might mean lower prices, better service, higher quality, or uniqueness of the product.

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4.By adding a significant amount of value to their products and services, organizations ensure that they will exceed budgets and generate income losses.

ANS: F PTS: 1

5.Customer relationship management software often uses a variety of information sources.

ANS: T PTS: 1

6.Organizational culture consists of the major understandings and assumptions for a business or other organization.

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7.In some cases, top-level managers can form organization culture rapidly.

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8.Sustaining change almost always harms an organization while disruptive change almost always helps an organization.

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9.Disruptive change often results in new, successful companies and offers consumers the potential of new products and services at reduced costs and superior performance.

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10.The degree to which an organization supports the use of an information system is not an important factor that can lead to better attitudes about it.

ANS: F PTS: 1