CH 9

Question 1

As of 2017, how many people were using the Internet worldwide?

Answer 1

Approximately 3.89 billion worldwide Internet users.

Question 2

What are 3 suggestions for making a company’s Web site global?

Answer 2

• Make sure the Web site is readable in different languages, depending on which font is selected
• Currency—Make sure the Web site includes a currency conversion feature
• Date format—This varies around the world. Many countries use day/month/year instead of month/day/year.

Question 3

What are the top 5 languages on the Internet?

Answer 3

• English
• French
• German
• Spanish
• Chinese

Question 4

What are 2 major components of a GIS?

Answer 4

• global database

- information-sharing technologies

Question 5

What is a global structure (also known as franchiser)?

Answer 5

A highly centralized information systems. Subsidiaries rely on headquarters for all process and control decisions as well as system design and implementation.

Question 6

What were the top 5 offshore locations for outsourcing in 2017?

Answer 6

• India
• China
• Malaysia
• Indonesia
• Brazil

Question 7

What are 3 obstacles to using global information systems?

Answer 7

• Lack of standardization (including differences in time zones, taxes, language, and work habits)
• Cultural differences
• Diverse regulatory practices

Question 8

What are 2 privacy law differences between the United States and the European Union?

Answer 8

• Employers cannot read employees’ private e-mail (EU)

- Personal information collected cannot be shared by other companies without user consent (EU)