International information systems allow multinational companies to store and share data across borders. They incorporate standard information system technologies but are designed to handle communication and data storage needs over large geographic and cultural distances. The key components of an international information system are a global communication network, access to international databases, and information-sharing technologies. Such systems aim to provide strategic support for complex global decisions, consolidated reporting, and communication between headquarters and subsidiaries located in different countries.

1. MANAGING INTERNATIONAL
INFORMATION SYSTEM
SUBHANKAR DE
MBA 2ND SEM
NIT SILCHAR
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2. INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
International Information System is a system of hardware
and software used for storage, retrieval, mapping, and
analysis of geographic data. International Information
System can be used for scientific investigations, resource
management, and development planning.
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3. FEATURES OF INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
 Information system that works across national borders
 Facilitates communication between headquarters and subsidiaries in
other countries
 Incorporates all the technologies and applications found in a typical
information system
 Stores, manipulates, and transmits data across cultural and
geographic boundaries
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4. COMPONENTS OF INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
Basic components
 Network capable of global communication, including
transmission equipment and communication media.
 Global database i.e. access to international data.
 Information-sharing technologies like EDI and API.
 Custom applications or outsourcing.
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5. CONTINUED
Information system manager
 Selects design and implementation issues when developing a global
network.
 Determines the best communication media to meet global
performance and traffic needs.
 Chooses the best transmission technology for the global network’s
needs.
 Considers the company’s objectives when determining the network
architecture.
 Restricts what type of data can be captured and transmitted.
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6. NEED OF INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
Basic requirements
To support complex global decisions.
To counter variations from different environmental forces viz. legal,
cultural, economic and political.
Operational requirements
 Global data access.
 Consolidated global reporting.
 Communication between headquarters and subsidiaries.
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7. CONTINUED
Strategic requirements
 Strategic planning support.
 Management of conflicts and political risks.
 Management of long-term foreign exchange risks
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8. GOALS OF INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
 To Identify business opportunities in global market
place.
 To procure Global competitive intelligent systems.
 To encourage Encourages a cooperative culture in
geographically dispersed personnel.
 To expand global reach.
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9. OBSTACLES OF INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
 Lack of standardization due to differences in time zones, taxes, language,
work habits, etc.
 Cultural differences due to different values, attitudes and behaviours.
 Poor telecommunication infrastructures.
 Diverse regulatory practices in the form of cyber laws, censorship and
government control.
 Lack of skilled analysts and programmers.
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10. MULTINATIONAL STRUCTURE
 Highly centralized information system.
 Subsidiaries have little autonomy.
 Heavy reliance on headquarters for new products and ideas.
 Extensive communication network necessary.
 Financial management remains the parent company’s responsibility.
Information systems personnel are regularly exchanged among
locations. Encourages a cooperative culture in geographically dispersed
personnel.
Production, sales, and marketing are decentralized.
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12. TRANSNATIONAL STRUCTURE
 Parent and all subsidiaries work together in designing policies, procedures, and logistics.
Usually focuses on optimizing supply sources and using advantages available in subsidiary
locations.
 Focus on local responsiveness and reduces the need for communication between
subsidiaries and headquarters
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13. END OF PRESENTATION
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