Based on Your Reading of the Chapter,why Should Companies Avoid

question 86

Multiple Choice

Based on your reading of the chapter,why should companies avoid creating an all-encompassing,new global system when moving towards global operations?

• A)This approach may fail due to a lack of visibility.
• B)It is difficult to quantify and explain the benefits of information systems that are large.
• C)"Grand design" approaches typically fail to identify centers of excellence.
• D)This approach tends to fail because of an inability to focus resources.
• E)This approach tends to fail because of a lack of concrete objectives.

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Definitions:

Cohesiveness

The extent to which members of a group or team are mutually attracted and motivated to stay together and achieve common goals.

Storming Stage

The second phase in group development, characterized by conflict and competition as team members start to express their individual personalities and resist the group's influence.

Infighting

Internal conflict or rivalry among members within the same organization or group, leading to reduced cohesion and effectiveness.

Coalitions

Alliances between distinct parties, organizations, or countries for a common purpose, often temporary.