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2.9: Check Your Understanding Questions
Opening the book…
1 .
Define data governance.
2 .
What are unstructured data? Include examples and explain the value of unstructured data that makes them worthwhile to manage despite challenges.
3 .
In Simon’s decision-making framework, what three-step process is used to determine which activities are programmable and which ones are nonprogrammable? Explain each step.
4 .
How does an organization view information technology as a strategic partner driving innovation and new revenue opportunities?
5 .
How does an organization prioritize the needs of internal and external customers, with a focus on excellent customer service?
6 .
How can you determine whether there is a culture of cross-training and collaboration between business and information technology professionals?
7 .
How are clear overarching goals established and understood by both information technology and business personnel?
8 .
How does the freemium business model differ from the subscription business model?
9 .
How can digital business models lead to unequal opportunities for platform workers?
10 .
How can algorithmic control in digital platforms be problematic?
11 .
How can an organization assess whether the business processes of an information system are well designed?
12 .
How can analyzing the business processes of an information system help an organization identify potential areas for improvement and gain a competitive advantage?
13 .
How can information technology serve as a pivotal catalyst in facilitating transformative change through business process reengineering?
14 .
What are the two main perspectives in management information systems regarding innovation and its relationship with information systems? Briefly describe each one.
15 .
What key activities are involved in digital innovation, and how do they contribute to organizational success?
16 .
How does the “opening the door to third parties” approach contribute to digital innovation, as exemplified by Gojek?
17 .
What is the significance of the “connecting customers” approach in digital innovation, as illustrated by Instagram?
18 .
How does the “connecting products to connect customers” approach contribute to digital innovation, as demonstrated by Microsoft’s Windows operating system?
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