Name:Hamza Arshad

Roll no. 21-10569

MIS

Assignment # 5

Chapter 8

1. The web has been an enabler of new business methods. What does “enabler” mean in
this context? Give an example of a business activity that is enabled by the web and that
would not be possible without the web.

 “enabler” is being the cause of, without the web, most organization would be able to
conduct as much business as they do now. For example, Netflix, without the use of the
web, there is no way possible could movies and shoes be streamed straight to your
computer or television.

2. What is HTML, and why is it needed to use the web? What is HTML5 and how does it
differ from previous versions?

 HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language, it is the most common programming
language for creating webpages and other information viewable in a web browser. It is
needed to the location of text, pictures, animation, and other elements on a web page.

HTML5 is the fifth implementation of HTML and defines an HTML syntax that is
compatible with HTML4 and XHTML1 documents published on the Web, but is not
compatible with the more esoteric SGML features of HTML4, such as processing
instructions and shorthand markup as these are not supported by most user agents.
Documents using the HTML syntax are almost always served with the text/html media
type.

3. What is XML? How is it different from HTML, and what purpose does it fulfill in web
commerce?

 XML stands for Extensive Markup language enables the creation of various type of data.
Both HTML and XML have tags except XMLs tags define “what it is” opposed to “how
it looks”. It fulfills how your webpage is displayed including tags.
4. What is the relationship between a domain name and an IP address?

 Domain name points to your IP address, which send you to your website, which allows
users to view your web pages.

5. When you visit a website and click a Download button, you activate software that
adheres to a certain protocol. What protocol is that?

 File Transfer Protocol (FTP), a common way of transmitting files from one computer to
another.

Chapter 9
1. Using software for automatic translation of webpages into other languages for local
audiences saves much labor cost and time. If you were an executive for a company that
maintains a multilingual website, would you settle for software-based translation only?
Why or why not?
 If I were an executive for a company that maintains a multilingual website, I would settle
for software-based translation only as with technology nowadays, we can use the same
XML code for online transactions between companies and customers. This is because
with the use of many languages, special characters are put into use as well. The software
used in these special characters ensures that the XML tags and statements remain
unchanged from the original language allowing websites to use the same XML code for
online transactions between companies and customers.
6. Many organizations, especially multinational corporations, must consolidate reports to
ensure smooth operations. These reports include currency, measurements, and dates.
How would you help them receive reports “on the fly” that are in the desired currency
and format?
 “On the fly” report is the total cost of delivering the goods directly to the doors of the
buyers. Programs could be invested on and installed to implement information of the
desired item along with the country destination by capturing the product and having the
export manager see how much it would cost the company to ship the goods and how long
it would take until the customer would receive the product (having the product held back
by customs until having the goods being received by the customer).
7. Many European countries have stricter privacy laws than the United States. What is the
impact of this discrepancy on multinational corporations with offices on both
continents? In terms of business functions, which activities, in particular, are affected?
 Companies that have stricter privacy laws than the United States would not be able to
transmit any personal records and data to the U.S unless done voluntarily complying with
the European laws. This could affect international transfers relating to data, free speech,
and legal proceedings between buyer and seller.
8. Give three examples of cultural imperialism. Why do you think your examples reflect
cultural imperialism?
 Cultural imperialism describes the way a country has power over another. It is when an
IS challenges cultural traditions by imposing the culture of one nation upon another.
Examples of cultural imperialism could be naming your businesses or stores based on an
American name, creating movies based on Hollywood movies, McDonalds being what
people think of when someone says fast-food. These are cultural imperialism as it is
shaped by a country’s culture.
9. American companies whose main business is Web search have encountered political
challenges in some countries. Give two examples of such challenges.
 American companies whose main business is web search have encountered political
challenges mainly circling issues regarding free speech, information research, and
communication skills. An example of this is with China and how they restrict their
citizens to Bing instead of Google and how they warned to not do business in China
unless it is in collaboration with the government.
10. What are the implications of different time zones for global supply chain management
systems?
 The implications of different time zones for global supply chain management systems is
that the policies must be crafted to fit the employees and information system.
Teleconferencing systems should also be available almost 24-hours a day so employees
could discuss and communicate to resolve any issues or problems that arise.