Information Systems Today 7th Edition by Valacich-Test Bank

Test Bank For Information Systems Today 7th Edition by Valacich

ISBN-10:0133940470 , ISBN-13:978-0133940473

Chapter 1  Managing in the Digital World

1) Identify a true statement about the function of knowledge workers.

A) They use knowledge to perform their jobs but do not create knowledge.

B) They create, modify, and/or synthesize knowledge as a fundamental part of their jobs.

C) They lack the ability to solve non-routine problems at work.

D) They modify knowledge created by others but do not create knowledge themselves.

E) They work in a monotonous workplace and lack innovation.

Answer:  B

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Easy

Learning Obj.:  1.1: Describe the characteristics of the digital world and the advent of the Information Age.

Classification:  Concept

2) Which of the following predictions made by Peter Drucker is true?

A) Knowledge workers have lesser bargaining power than workers in other industries.

B) Knowledge workers lack valuable real-world skills.

C) Knowledge workers lack reliance on formal education.

D) Knowledge workers are continually learning how to do their jobs better.

E) Knowledge workers are paid less in comparison with their prior industrial counterparts.

Answer:  D

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Moderate

Learning Obj.:  1.1: Describe the characteristics of the digital world and the advent of the Information Age.

Classification:  Concept

3) Who among the following coined the term “knowledge worker”?

A) Peter Drucker

B) Alvin Toffler

C) Johannes Gutenberg

D) Thomas L. Friedman

E) Mark Zuckerberg

Answer:  A

AACSB:  Information technology

Difficulty:  Easy

Learning Obj.:  1.1: Describe the characteristics of the digital world and the advent of the Information Age.

Classification:  Concept

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