IT/International Business

Answer the following short answer questions and give a reference for each:

1) Explain how the knowledge management value chain supports management decision making. (75 words)

2) Explain how information systems could potentially be a detriment to effective decision making. (75 words)

3) Explain the functional difference between a delivery platform and a user interface. (75 words)

4) Discuss the risks that an international fast food restaurant, such as Subway, would have by operating abroad rather than just domestically. Include at least two factors or policies, and explain the impact of each. (400 words)

5) Explain the advantages and disadvantages for Marriott to own and operate hotels versus using a management contract to operate hotels? (400 words)