IT and Business Management
Review Questions

#	Question	Answer - 
(Circle one only)	
1	The effective networking of computers has considerably reduced the complexity of business operations.	True or False	
2	IT applications have enhanced human activity in routine business operations.	True or False	
3	An IT manager must be able to evaluate the impact of IT on the business. 	True or False	
4	An IT manager must be able to reduce technological maturity in a business.	True or False	

Each question has only one correct answer.  Select either a,  b,  c,  d,  or  e.
#	Question	Answer - 
(Circle one only)	
5	Recent major changes in business activity include:
(a)	Complexity reduces the expectation for information on demand,
(b)	People are forced to work together in teams,
(c)	Technology is seen to be more important than human capital,
(d)	All of the above,
(e) 	None of the above.	
a
b
c 
d
e	
6	An IT Manager must be able to:
(a)	Consider the IT area as a stable and local workplace,
(b)	Avoid outsourcing that reduces power bases,
(c)	Increase the technological maturity of the business,
(d)	All of the above,	
(e) 	None of the above.	
a
b
c 
d
e	
7	Major trends in IT are that:
(a)	IT units are more effective by reporting to corporate IT executives,
(b)	Concern is focused on technology rather than people and business,
(c)	IT acquisition is directed by business units that use the information,
(d)	All of the above,
(e) 	None of the above.	
a
b
c 
d
e	

Provide a short, clear and concise answer to the following question - suggested length 60 words:
8.	What are the various factors driving change in IT management?