Management Information Systems, Cdn. 6e (Laudon et al.)
Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

1) An adhocracy is a knowledge-based organization where goods and services depend on the expertise and knowledge of professionals.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 3 Type: TF Page Ref: 71
AACSB: Reflective thinking skills
CASE: Content
A-level Heading: 3.1 Organizations and Information Systems

2) Information systems and organizations influence one another.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Type: TF Page Ref: 65
AACSB: Reflective thinking skills
CASE: Content
A-level Heading: 3.1 Organizations and Information Systems

3) From the point of view of economics, information systems technology can be viewed as a factor of …show more content…

Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Type: TF Page Ref: 87
AACSB: Reflective thinking skills
CASE: Content
A-level Heading: 3.3 Using Information Systems to Achieve Competitive Advantage

21) The law of diminishing returns always applies to digital, as well as traditional companies.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Type: TF Page Ref: 88
AACSB: Reflective thinking skills
CASE: Content
A-level Heading: 3.3 Using Information Systems to Achieve Competitive Advantage

22) In network economics, the more people that use Microsoft Office software and related products, the greater its value.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Type: TF Page Ref: 88
AACSB: Reflective thinking skills
CASE: Content
A-level Heading: 3.3 Using Information Systems to Achieve Competitive Advantage

23) The term "business ecosystem" describes the interplay between the various organizational forces within a firm.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Type: TF Page Ref: 89
AACSB: Reflective thinking skills
CASE: Content
A-level Heading: 3.3 Using Information Systems to Achieve Competitive Advantage

24) The use of Internet technologies allows companies to more easily sustain competitive advantage.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 3 Type: TF Page Ref: 91
AACSB: Use