module 9 Flashcards
Global info systems defined by 2 dimensions
control and coordination
global info systems (gis)
facilitates communication between headquarters and subsidiaries in other countries
used to gather, store, manipulate and transmit data across cultural and geographic boundaries
GIS control
managerial power to ensure adherence to the organizations goals
GIS coordination
- process of managing interaction among activities in different, specialized parts of an org
GIS components
global database
information-sharing technologies
global database
designing and implementing is technically challenging due to different character sets and formats of info
currency conversion can also be a challenge in database development
info sharing technologies
small companies may outsource and take advantages of existing public network providers
value added network
private, multipoint networks managed by a third party and used by orgs on a subscription basis
six factors global enviro
legal
cultural
economic
political
technological
environmental
GIS classifications
strategic: broad and long term goals
tactical: medium range activities that move the org toward achieving long-term goals
operational: involves day to day activities
operational support
global data access
consolidated global reporting
communication between HQ and subsidiaries
strategic support
strategic planning support
management of global tax risks
GIS implementation challenges
identify business opportunities in the marketplace
justification of investment in a GIS
screening oof personnel for technical and business expertise
careful coordination of the migration to GIS
4 types of orgs
multinational orgs
global orgs
international orgs
transnational orgs
multinational structure
production, sales and marketing are decentralized
financial management remains the parent companys responsibility
