Tutorial 4
Tutorial 4
Tutorial 4
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen students’ understanding of the
organizational impact on information system use.
Question 1:
Define TWO (2) features of a flat organization structure and TWO (2) features of a networked
organization structure, and list THREE (3) disadvantages for each structure.
Question 2:
Assuming that you are the Information System analyst in the IS department of an
organization. Top management of the organization assigned you a task to provide a report
about the organizational impact of information system use. Your report should discuss the
following criteria:
2. The most suitable types of organizational structure that can be applied in the
Question 3:
Sun has been working on the further development of technologies such as EDI
(Electronic Data Interchange) and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification technology). Both
EDI and RFID will impact information exchange globally and across numerous industries.
These technologies also will create a virtual environment in and across the organization in
the world.
Discussion Questions:
2. Define ‘Virtual Teams’. Identify the key features of successful virtual teams and
challenges that are faced by virtual teams.
Virtual teams are groups of individuals who collaborate and work together across
geographical locations and organizational boundaries, relying heavily on technology-
mediated communication.