Assignment:
Directions: Go to the end of and read the Case Study: Fancy Fast Food. Answer these questions:
1. What is the primary purpose of information systems in a start-up franchise?
2. Which activities at the franchised unit should be the center of attention?
3. What is the primary purpose of information systems in a midsize franchise?
4. Why might it be a good idea for a franchisor to investigate several ASP vendors before choosing one?
Review Question:
1. Which activities at the franchisor's headquarters office should he the center of attention?
2. What is the primary purpose of information systems in a start-up franchise?
3. Which activities at the franchised unit should he the center of attention?
4. Where does working knovvledge originate?
5. What is the primary purpose of information systems in a midsize franchise?
6. The information contained in the daily business intelligence reports becomes the foundation upon which a franchise system builds what?
7. What helps to simplify the difficult site selection process?
8. What is primary purpose of infbrmation systems in a large franchise?
9. What are the elements of virtual relationship management in e-business strategy?
10. Why might it be a good idea for a franchisor to investigate several ASP vendors before choosing one?