Week 11 - Disruptive Technologies and Collaboration International MIS; ISM

Question 1

Disruptive Technologies (definition, examples, impact)

Answer 1

definition: technologies that displace established systems
example: AI, blockchain, 3d printing
impact:
- digital darwinism
- long tail effect

Question 2

collaboration technologies

Answer 2

1. KMS (knowledge management system)
   - captures, stores, shares explicit knowledge and tacit knowledge
   benefit: reduces HR cost by enabling generalist to perform specialists tasks
2. video conferencing
   - tools like zoom/ms teams for global collaboration
   - audio/video transmission, document sharing

Question 3

globalization & international IS (challenges and network types)

Answer 3

challenges:
- Language/Localization: Translating software interfaces (e.g., Mandarin for Walmart China).
- Data Integration: Managing databases across time zones/languages.
- Cultural Differences: Procedures must align with local norms (e.g., approval hierarchies).

Network Types:
- Intranet: Private corporate network.
- Extranet: Limited external access (e.g., supplier portals).

Question 4

international outsourcing (advantages and risks)

Answer 4

Advantages:
- Cost reduction (e.g., cheaper labor in India).
- Access to expertise (e.g., IT support from global vendors).

Risks:
- Loss of control: Vendor dictates tech direction.
- Data security: Risk of breaches with third-party access.

Question 5

global project management challenges + examples (4)

Answer 5

1. time zones - delays in communication in china and us teams
2. cultural norms - different work styles
3. cost variability - pay disparaties for the same role in different countries
4. quality standards - inconsistent expectations

Question 6

SMACIT

Answer 6

social, mobile, analytics, cloud, IoT

Question 7

VPN

Answer 7

virtual private network
securely connects remote workers to corporate networks

Question 8

Freeconomics

Answer 8

monetizing free services