E-Business Classification
Which of the following is NOT a dimension in the e-business classification space?
a) Parties involved in the e-business
b) Technologies used by the e-business
c) Objects exchanged or traded in the e-business
d) Time scopes of e-business activities
b) Technologies used by the e-business
What does the BOAT framework primarily analyze in e-business scenarios?
a) Business revenue models
b) Social media marketing strategies
c) The interplay between business, organization, architecture, and technology
d) Supply chain logistics
c) The interplay between business, organization, architecture, and technology
What is the primary advantage of using the BOAT framework in e-business design?
a) It simplifies the process by focusing only on the technology aspect
b) It ensures a balanced approach by integrating business, organization, architecture, and technology
c) It eliminates the need for scenario classification
d) It replaces traditional financial planning methods
b) It ensures a balanced approach by integrating business, organization, architecture, and technology
In a BEDD, how are dependencies between BOAT aspects typically represented?
a) By using different colors for each aspect
b) By numerical weights assigned to each dependency
c) By arrows showing the influence of one element on another
d) By listing dependencies in a table format
c) By arrows showing the influence of one element on another
What are the two primary approaches to analyzing e-business developments over time?
a) Financial and strategic analysis
b) Business and technology comparison
c) Online and offline business evaluation
d) Retrospective (past) and prospective (future) analysis
d) Retrospective (past) and prospective (future) analysis
What are the three main types of e-business time scopes?
a) Short-term, medium-term, long-term
b) Static, dynamic, ultra-dynamic
c) Physical, digital, hybrid
d) B2B, B2C, C2C
b) Static, dynamic, ultra-dynamic
What is the first step in classifying an e-business scenario using BOAT analysis?
a) Determining the scope of the scenario
b) Identifying the technology infrastructure
c) Analyzing dependencies between BOAT aspects
d) Selecting a leading BOAT aspect
a) Determining the scope of the scenario
A company is planning to implement an e-business strategy to expand its market reach and enhance customer relationships. They are considering using a combination of online channels, such as a website and social media, to reach a wider audience and provide personalized services. They also want to integrate their online and offline operations to provide a seamless customer experience. Which of the following BOAT aspects is most likely to be the leading aspect in this scenario?
a) Business
b) Organization
c) Architecture
d) Technology
a) Business
Which of the following best describes the role of the BOAT element dependency diagram (BEDD)?
a) It focuses only on technological aspects of an e-business scenario
b) It shows the relationships and dependencies between elements of the four BOAT aspects
c) It replaces the need for textual analysis of an e-business scenario
d) It is used exclusively for designing new business architectures
b) It shows the relationships and dependencies between elements of the four BOAT aspects
When performing a retrospective analysis of an e-business scenario, what two points in time are typically chosen?
a) One year ago and the current moment
b) Yesterday and last week
c) Any two random moments in the past
d) The startup phase and the current phase
a) One year ago and the current moment
Which of the following is NOT a class of e-business objects?
a) Physical goods
b) Digital goods
c) Business processes
d) Services
c) Business processes
When performing a BOAT analysis of an e-business scenario, what is the recommended approach when dealing with multiple BOAT aspects?
a) Focus equally on all four aspects to maintain balance.
b) Always prioritize the business aspect over other aspects.
c) Identify one or two ‘leading’ aspects that define the scenario most strongly.
d) Use only the technology aspect for future development analysis.
c) Identify one or two ‘leading’ aspects that define the scenario most strongly.
When analyzing an e-business scenario, what is the main goal of identifying dependencies between BOAT aspects?
a) To eliminate unnecessary dependencies
b) To prioritize the technology aspect over other aspects
c) To determine which elements can be ignored during design
d) To understand how changes in one aspect influence others
d) To understand how changes in one aspect influence others
What is a potential drawback of including too many elements in a BEDD?
a) It may inaccurately represent business dependencies
b) It forces analysts to ignore certain business aspects
c) It limits the use of technology aspect elements
d) It can make the diagram too complex and reduce its overview function
d) It can make the diagram too complex and reduce its overview function
What is the main reason for starting future analysis by considering the "Far Future" first?
a) It ensures compliance with existing regulations
b) It prioritizes short-term business goals
c) It avoids being constrained by current technological limitations
d) It eliminates the need for organizational adjustments
c) It avoids being constrained by current technological limitations
What does the "time scope" of an e-business scenario define?
a) The duration of a typical e-business collaboration
b) The specific time of day when transactions occur
c) The geographical reach of the e-business
d) The technological infrastructure used
a) The duration of a typical e-business collaboration
What is the significance of the "wheel model" in the BOAT framework?
a) It represents a linear approach to e-business development, starting from business requirements and ending with technology implementation
b) It illustrates the cyclical and iterative nature of e-business development, where any aspect can trigger changes in others
c) It shows the hierarchical structure of an e-business organization
d) It predicts the financial flows within an e-business scenario
c) It illustrates the cyclical and iterative nature of e-business development, where any aspect can trigger changes in others.
When conducting a backward analysis of an e-business scenario, what is a key factor to consider?
a) Ignoring past technological developments to focus only on the present
b) Predicting future trends without looking at historical performance
c) Identifying the initial business goals and how they have changed over time
d) Ensuring that no dependencies between BOAT aspects are considered
c) Identifying the initial business goals and how they have changed over time
If a BEDD shows a high number of arrows crossing between the Business (B) and Organization (O) aspects, what does this indicate?
a) There is a strong dependency between business decisions and organizational structures
b) The scenario is likely driven by new technological innovations
c) The scenario does not require analysis of the architecture (A) aspect
d) The e-business is operating in a stable, low-change environment
a) There is a strong dependency between business decisions and organizational structures
How can interpolation help in analyzing the future development of an e-business scenario?
a) By extrapolating the past trends without considering future uncertainties
b) By creating a step-by-step bridge between the Now and Far Future scenarios
c) By focusing solely on current market trends
d) By using historical data to eliminate all risks in decision-making
b) By creating a step-by-step bridge between the Now and Far Future scenarios
Which of the following is a characteristic of a dynamic time scope in e-business classification?
a) Collaborations are determined for each individual e-business order.
b) Collaborations are long-lasting and not related to individual orders.
c) Collaborations change periodically, but not based on individual orders.
d) Collaborations are determined by the type of object exchanged.
a) Collaborations are determined for each individual e-business order.
In analyzing an e-business scenario's development over time using BOAT, why is it recommended to start with the "Far Future" perspective?
a) To set practical, short-term technology goals
b) To validate the effectiveness of past business strategies
c) To ensure compliance with current regulations
d) To avoid being limited by current constraints and explore extreme possibilities
d) To avoid being limited by current constraints and explore extreme possibilities
What is a key limitation of the three-dimensional e-business classification model (parties, objects, time scopes)?
a) It does not account for changing market conditions
b) It only applies to government-based e-business models
c) It does not support hybrid business structures
d) It excludes e-commerce platforms
a) It does not account for changing market conditions
What is a recommended way to improve the interpretability of a BEDD when analyzing an e-business scenario?
a) Avoid showing dependencies between different BOAT aspects
b) Include as many elements as possible to ensure completeness
c) Use only the most critical dependencies and avoid excessive details
d) Replace the diagram with a written report for better clarity
c) Use only the most critical dependencies and avoid excessive details
In BOAT-based future analysis, why is it important to consider a leading BOAT aspect when analyzing different time points?
a) It allows all aspects to be analyzed equally
b) It focuses only on short-term technology implementation
c) It prevents the need for continuous adaptation
d) It ensures the most influential aspect guides the evolution of the scenario
d) It ensures the most influential aspect guides the evolution of the scenario