Answer each question shortly

Give a numbered answer for each

1. Governance through network organizations is often positioned between governance through markets and governance through a hierarchy.
   1. Discuss key characteristics of a network organization.
   2. Discuss differences between network and hierarchy tpe of governance.
   3. Discuss differences between network and market type of governance.
2. Interorganizational information systems can be classified in two broad cotegories.
   1. Discuss these two categories.
3. What is the definition of a supply chain? What are the most important flows within the supply chain?
4. What is the definition of Supply Chain management?
5. What petential benefits could the use of internet-based technologies bring to the supply chain?
6. The aim of extended supply chains is to integrate isolated enterprise value chain environments, to create a superior collaborative commerce infrastructure. What are the four key characteristics of an integrated supply chain (also called a virtual enterprise)?

Part 2

1. In this chapter, the five types of organizational networks have been distinguished.
3. Describe their properties.
4. Give an example of each type (e.g., from business publications, or published case studies) and describe objectives, participants, type of relationships, and supporting technologies.
5. Analyze how a supply chain collaboration between a company and its supplies can reduce inventory costs; how could the use of IT networks contribute to a further decrease of inventory costs?