What steps do the authors recommend be taken to develop an ...

[Yolanda]

What steps do the authors recommend be taken to develop an international information systems architecture?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In international companies, English has become a kind of standard business language.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[dantucker]

Answer to Question 1

 Begin by developing an understanding of the overall market forces, or business drivers, that are pushing your industry toward global competition, i.e., the global environment. Also examine the inhibitors or negative factors that could scuttle the development of a global business.
 Develop a corporate strategy for competing in the global environment.
 Plan how to structure your organization so that it can pursue the strategy you have developed.
 Consider the management issues in implementing your strategy and making the organization design a reality. The key here will be the design of business procedures.
 Consider the technology platform. You must have a corporate strategy instructor before you can choose the right technology.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE