E-commerce and Information Systems: Exam Questions, Week 2

Summary

E-commerce and information systems are covered. Students get practice with multiple-choice questions on different aspects of these topics.

E-commerce marketplaces

Buy-side and sell-side marketplaces are described. Different types of auctions and their uses are explained. The goal of group purchasing is stated.

Information systems for marketing

Functions of information systems for marketing are listed. Students are asked to choose which ones apply. A question about functional area information systems is posed.

Information systems for production

Functions of information systems for production and operations management are listed. Students are asked to choose which ones apply. A question about functional information systems is posed.

Types of reports

Exception reports and their detail level are explained. Types of reports are listed. A question about the detail level of reports is posed.

Key terms

Buy-side marketplace

A marketplace where buyers come to a company’s Web site for procurement.

Sell-side marketplace

A marketplace similar to the business-to-consumer model.

Reverse auctions

Auctions used by buy-side marketplaces.

Group purchasing

A goal in the buy-side marketplace to share resources among partner companies.

Exception reports

Reports that show a greater level of detail than routine reports.

Sentiment analysis

Extracts subjective information in source materials, particularly useful in social media.

Questions this document helps with

• What are the functions of information systems for marketing?
• What are the functions of information systems for production?
• What is the goal of group purchasing in the buy-side marketplace?

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