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Electronic Health Information Security, 2008.
A review of the security aspect and risks involved in electronic computer systems.
1,297 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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The paper relates that computer technology evolved from large mainframe computers, programmed with punch cards and
occupying entire rooms, to desktop computers, portable laptops etc.. Processing power has increased exponentially, and microchip technology now enables watches and toys, to surpass the computing power of the computers that NASA used for the Apollo program. This rate of progress will continue, with processing power increasing steadily, reaching the limit of microchip technology. The paper highlights the threats to computer networks and elaborates on them. It also comments that in spite of all this progress in technology, persons employed in the industry are sometimes not aware of the consequences of failing to safeguard the information in a manner commensurate with its value and the risks associated with its unauthorized disclosure.
Outline:
External Threats to Electronic Healthcare Information
Internal Threats to Electronic Healthcare Information
Physical Loss of Electronic Healthcare Information
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In 1995, the World Wide Web launched the modern era of electronic
communications, and with it, the need to secure sensitive data to multiple forms of theft and unauthorized access. Shortly thereafter, with health insurance fraud, identity theft, and white-collar crimes against business organizations like mortgage fraud at the top of
the list of growing crimes by the last decade of the 20th century, federal legislation went to effect in 1996 in the form of the Health Insurance Portability Act (HIPAA) that, as part of its comprehensive administration of employment health insurance benefits, also tightened measures to maintain the privacy of patient information throughout the healthcare system. "
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Telecommuting's Long-Term Impact on Employees, 2008.
A research paper on the impact of telecommuting on job satisfaction.
10,992 words (approx. 44.0 pages), 23 sources, MLA, $ 217.95
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This paper examines the telecommuting sector of the working public. The paper evaluates a series of seven hypotheses that specifically focus on the implications of teleworkers' Internet use levels. Specifically, the paper looks at why workers choose to telecommute in the context of their work/life balance objectives as well as what aspects of telecommuting jobs contribute or detract from job satisfaction. In addition, the paper attempts to validate that the Internet has become equally balanced as a media source relative to television and newspaper in the context of a telecommuters' use to stay informed.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Implications of Work/Life Balance on Telecommuting
Purpose of the Study
- Needs Fulfillment Theory
- Judgment Theories of Job Satisfaction
Telecommuting
Telecommuter Profile
Job Satisfaction and Telecommuting
Job Satisfaction, Telecommuting and Autonomy
Hypotheses
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"From the studies completed of telecommuters' demographics, a polarity is beginning to emerge of remote workers who are members of this trend. Of the 20.7 million employees worked at home at least one day of the cited year according the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2005), the challenge of demographic research is to discover through research the demographic segments of the most frequent telecommuters. While the definition of a telecommuter demographic model or taxonomy has not been specifically defined in previous research, there are dozens of studies that attempt to define telecommuters demographically. Bailey and Kurland (2002), and other researchers have been quick to define the traditional demographic segmentation criteria to telecommuters while Ford and Butts (1991) have proposed from their research that the polarity of telecommuting demographics are comprised of professional jobs requiring highly unique skills and insights on the high end, and routine, high quantity tasks that require little training or expertise on the low-end."
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Booking Online Beach House Rentals, 2008.
An assessment of the vacation rental industry online with specific reference to beach vacation rentals.
1,551 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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The paper is a research paper focused on assessing the vacation rental industry online and specifically beach vacation rentals. The paper identifies the major company concerned as being Homeaway.com and states that there are two types of business models: (1) classified listing and (2) wholesale marketing.. The study specifically discusses the beach vacation rental industry in the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, and the United States.
Outline:
Introduction
Vacation Beach Rental Industry
Beachhouse.Com
Industry Report: Travel & Tourism Trends
Escapia
Summary and Conclusion
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"Visitors to the BeachHouse.com website are able to search by state, price or number of bedrooms. BeachHouse.com provides detailed descriptions with accompany photos, rates, policies and as well the owner's websites can be assessed for checking availability. A Google search reveals that BeachHouse.com is number 2 in Google's Vacation Rentals Directory. The work of Rives (2006) entitled: "More Tourists Visiting N.C." states that North Carolina tourist spending "increase 4.9 percent" in 2004 and expected to gain another 5% in increases in the following year of 2005. In the coastal town of Southport Supply can barely meet demand as over the past two years those wanting to buy vacation homes on the coast has increased 30%. Stated is: "The market has just gone crazy...everyone wants to have a second home on the beach." (Rives, 2006) The work entitled: "Vacation Rentals: Right for You?" states that of the homes purchased in 2006, 30 percent of these were vacation homes. The advantage of renting a backhouse instead of a hotel room is that the vacationer has more space for less money. A 2002 industry report of recreational goods rental states that in 2002 there were 1,812 establishment with a revenue of 560.501 million. "
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Cryptographic File Systems in Windows NT, 2008.
This paper is a research proposal for evaluation of crytographic file systems in Windows NT.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This proposal discusses the pervasive adoption of virtual private networks (VPNs) as requiring more organizations to integrate systems, data warehouses and compute-intensive processes together to ensure remote employees, managers, suppliers, and customers have access to the information they need. In many IT architectures the need to integrate with the Windows NTFS Version 3.0, also called the Encrypting File System (EFS) and VPN architectures is becoming commonplace. The intent of this research proposal evaluates the performance of Windows NT-based servers running the NTFS 3.0 with full EFS functionality enabled in a series of benchmarks that replicate actual employee, supplier, and customer work processes. The NetIO and NAS performance benchmarks are used as the basis of comparison.
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Synopsis
The Role of NTFS 3.0 in the Windows NT Architecture
Technical Comparative Analysis of IPSEC vs. SSL-based VPN
Summary
From the Paper
"Comparing the protocols relative to the topologies supported security models used for both session authentication and confidentiality are critical to the security of both IPSEC and SSL-based VPNs. In addition, the major differences in how Quality of Service (QoS) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are managed are also highly dependent on the configuration of EFS with both IPSEC and SSL protocols in a VPN environment. The scalability aspects of each protocol are also compared in Table 1 below, in addition to both site-to-site and remote access support from a management perspective is included.
"Provisioning and service deployment as part of VPN management is also included in Table 1. Differences in VPN Client support and transparency are also profiled. Table 1, Technical Analysis of Differences between IPSec and SSL highlight the differences on each of these technical dimensions. The key differences center on scalability and transparency to the user. Scalability of SSL is entirely dependent on the underlying Internet traffic, while in IPSec, through optimized routing of point-to-point connections including the use of algorithms are used to maximize speed."
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IT Matters, 2008.
An analysis of the content of and the responses to Nicholas Carr's 2003 article, "IT Doesn't Matter."
1,206 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses Nicholas Carr's 2003 article, "IT Doesn't Matter." It describes Carr's analysis of the progression of information technology (IT) in organizations and his arguments that this technology follows the same evolution as previous major innovations, such as electric power and the railroads. The paper then discusses the pro and con responses that he received to his article.
From the Paper
"Recently, Coldwell Banker received an innovation award for its inventive use of the virtual world of Second Life. Instead of using the web's infrastructure in its usual fashion, the real estate company went a step further. As a pilot test, the New Jersey company decided to put one of its houses for sale--a $3.1 million Seattle estate--on Second Life and allow avatars worldwide the opportunity to take three-dimensional tours through the property. It is even possible to open up the house's back door and see the beautiful view of the mountains. In the first week, 3,500 people took a tour of this house. No one ran to the real estate agent to buy the house. However, that is not the point. The fact is that these 3,500 individuals (and some of them perhaps even potential buyers) were able to "see" the inside of a house they would have never dared to visit in real life. With the success of this IT project, in the future Coldwell will surely be offering 3-D tours of many other homes for sale."
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Globalization and Nuclear Terrorism, 2008.
This paper looks at the increasing risk of nuclear terrorism in a flat world.
767 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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The writer looks at globalization in a flat world as described by Thomas Friedman who outlines a situation that is even more dangerous than a time when only nation states had access to nuclear technology. In this article, the writer discusses that today, geopolitical conflicts based in ideological differences combined with the economic realities of globalism have given rise to a situation where the destructive power of nuclear weapons may soon no longer be confined to nation states. The writer maintains that it is a problem of such proportions and magnitude that its importance dwarfs the relative importance of nearly every other conceivable problem. The writer concludes that there are grave consequences of failing to control the global economy more effectively and of failing to increase our financial assistance to those regions where poverty rather than ideological sympathy for terrorists, motivates cooperation between those with access to nuclear material and those who wish to attack the United States.
Outline:
Background and History of the Problem
From the Paper
"The Cold War bankrupted the Soviet Union by demanding so much economic investment that ordinary Russian citizens lived a perpetual life of extreme deprivation. Even the vast Russian military eventually was unable to pay many of its career soldiers and the many scientists and technicians responsible for safeguarding its nuclear facilities and materials. Since the end of the Cold War in 1990, many of its nuclear facilities have been shut down, but not reliably secured. As a result, vast amounts of highly enriched Uranium is susceptible to theft for sale on the international black market. Even the nuclear scientists and technicians still employed in the Soviet Union earn significantly less than what would be considered minimum wage in this country and therefore, have tremendous incentive to use their access to nuclear materials to supplement their incomes. "
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Girls and Computer Gaming, 2008.
Looks at girls and the computer gaming industry from both a feminist and a marketing perspective.
8,585 words (approx. 34.3 pages), 35 sources, MLA, $ 181.95
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This research paper focuses on the significant gender discrepancy in the amount and form of computer use. The writer points out that, as the general public acknowledges that in order for children and youth to participate in this new and quickly changing technical world, they must have a certain degree of interest, comfort and competence in computer use. It is, therefore, the responsibility of society to ensure that girls are just as competent as their male peers in computer use. The paper then attempts to determine the reason for the gender difference in computer games and what changes are required to enhance girls' computer literacy.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Feminism and Computer Games
Girls vs. Boys Computer Gaming Interest and Usage
Computer Games for Girls
Marketing Girls' Computer Games
Game Playing Statistics
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The impact of these social constructions is very real. They are part of a connection that exists between computer games and later interest and skills in technology that begins even before adolescence and continues throughout a person's lifetime that deals specifically with the gender issue. Females are socialized away from game play, which leads to a self-fulfilling prophesy for technology use: Girls who do not play become women who do not use computing technology or go into the computing fields of endeavor."
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Communication on the Internet in Korea, 2008.
A review of the role of the Internet as a communicative tool in the social structure of Korea according to the social capital theory of P. Bourdieu, J. Coleman and R. D. Putnam.
11,736 words (approx. 46.9 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 228.95
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This paper studies the role of the Internet as a communicative tool in the social structure of Korea under the current usage and influence of the social capital theory put forth by P. Bourdieu, J. Coleman and R. D. Putnam. It begins by discussing the origin of the social capital phenomenon and its relation with the social network within Korea. It then looks at the connection of the social capital phenomenon with the information and communication technologies (ICT).
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Background of the Study
Purpose of this Study
Significance of this Study
Chapter 2: Literature Review
The Emergence of the Social Capital Theory
Initial Utilization by Coleman and Bourdieu
The Social Network as Social Capital
Social Capital and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Social Capital and Relative Theories
Understanding Online Communities and their Use of Internet:
Internet Based within the Social Framework of Korea:
Chapter 3: Methodology
Summary of the Methodology
Profiles of Interviewees
Chapter 4: Results
Communication on the Internet
Conclusion: "See You at CY!"
From the Paper
"The IT circumstance in Korea makes young people recognize the Internet as a normal part of everyday life, and regard it as one of the various communication tools. Between the Internet and the mobile phone people are not strictly attached to either one or it seems that both are used additionally rather than the usage of one being increased or decreased by the other. E-mails, IM, Blogs and CY are all part of the overall system of the Internet; though their use may vary, they are all considered more effective means of communication than any other available. Off-line intimacy can motivate and activate communication on the Internet, but the opposite cannot always be considered as true. Illusion, time, space and fashion statements are all part of the list of easier attainments online than offline. The rise of the dependence of the Internet in Korea is for both interpersonal and business reasons but the increase in the expanse, level and quality of interpersonal communication is more obvious of the two. More and more Koreans are keen on creating various new on-line cultures in the already established social framework of Korea."
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eBay, 2008.
An analysis of the worldwide business and marketing potential for eBay.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses various aspects of the business, eBay. It describes eBay's core competencies and then describes the benefits that eBay receives from selling on the World Wide Web. The paper looks at the key competitive strategies that eBay must focus on in order to remain competitive and maintain an advantage over their competitors. Finally, the paper discusses the strategy implementation for eBay's market potential and developing the business growth worldwide.
Table of Contents:
Core Competencies
Benefit of Selling on the World Wide Web
Key Competitive Strategies
Strategy Implementation for Worldwide Development
From the Paper
"In evaluating eBay's business implementation strategy, it could be observed that using information technology and marrying it with commerce became a tried and tested process that enabled eBay to be one - if not - the leader in this type of venture. "eBay's corporate level strategy was to become a diversified business. They wanted to diversify not only the products they offered but also their customer base and global reach. By using the eBay service you can find virtually anything you are looking for. eBay competes in the online auction industry using a broad differentiation strategy. Although they may not be the most inexpensive online auction site, they have the largest variety of products offered. They also appeal to a larger group of consumers that include individual sellers, small entrepreneurs, and corporations all over the world. eBay achieves broad differentiation through their strong eBay community, a global reach not matched by any competitor, and a category span of 27,000. These aspects of the eBay service among others set their company apart from the rest. Customers see the value in using the eBay service. This is why eBay has become so successful. (Kreiser, 2005)" Indeed, customer service is the ultimate value proposition of eBay and by influencing the online marketplace, eBay customers can always have the convenience, variety of goods and services, security of transactions and accessibility in all forms of online media provided by eBay. Eventually, eBay is becoming the standard in electronic commerce and others have followed suit because of the variety of goods and services provided by The World's Online Marketplace(r)."
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Globalization and Microsoft, 2008.
An outline of a research paper that focuses on globalization and corporate social responsibility as it relates to the Microsoft Corporation and its products.
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper presents an outline for research that focuses on the concepts of globalization and corporate social responsibility as it relates to the Microsoft Corporation. The paper looks at some of the criticism that Microsoft has faced as it relates to some of its business practices at home and abroad and outlines a balanced view of the factors that assisted the company in becoming global and the impact of globalization of Microsoft products.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Method of Research
Outline
Introduction
Business History
Company's Production
Role of Human Resources in the company
Globalization
Corporate Social Responsibility
Conclusion
From the Paper
"This aspect of the research will include information concerning the role that Microsoft has taken and is pertains to corporate social responsibility. Although Microsoft has faced many challenges related to business tactics, it is one of the most respected companies in the world. This respect is not just as a result of the manner in which the company's products have changed the personal computer forever, but also the manner in which the company displays social responsibility. This aspect of the research will focus on Microsoft's commitment to education, scholarships and job training. Microsoft has been at the forefront of efforts to provide computers and computer training to those that are less fortunate and to schools and institutions of education. These endeavors are present in America and abroad in the various markets in which Microsoft operates. The research will focus on Microsoft's efforts in this particular regard and the manner in which these efforts have influenced the lives of others."
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Late Mover Advantages in e-Commerce, 2008.
A complete research project validating late mover advantages in e-commerce.
10,525 words (approx. 42.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 210.95
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This paper explains that, although early mover advantage is often seen as the preferred method of market entry, in e-commerce, late movers can outperform and gain a higher level of trust with customers, by synchronizing all relevant systems through the use of the late mover process framework defined in this dissertation. This research is based on seven major hypotheses relating to a late mover e-commerce strategy. The author describes a multi-phased approach to the research design, based on qualitative research completed through the case study method in addition to the use of statistical analysis on a late mover company's relevant data in terms of transaction volumes and velocities of order management systems specifically. Several figures, tables, and graphs are included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Use of PIMS in Evaluating New Market Entrants
Apple's iPod: Sustainable First Mover Advantage based on Process Efficiency
Contributions to Research
Statement of Research Question and/or Hypotheses
Research Design
Methodology
Research Objectives
Secondary Data Collection
Primary Data Collection
Research Strategies for the Literature Study
Procedure
Quantitative Research
Results
Table: Late Mover Advantage in Mass Customization
Late Mover Trust Infrastructure Components
Late Mover Factors in Velocity
Late Mover Displacement Strategies
Early Mover Mistakes that Lead to Late Mover Wins
Late Mover Processes that Lead to Trusted Advisor Status
Late Mover Failed Processes
Discussion
Figure: Proposed Late Mover Process Framework
Defining the Late Mover Maturity Model
Late Mover Maturity Model Assumptions
Late Mover Maturity Model Implications for Manufacturing and E-Commerce
Qualitative Research Using Interviews
Discussion
Abstract
Appendices
Appendix: PIMS Variables Analyzed
Timescale
From the Paper
"Despite much of the secondary research showing that aggressive pricing is ineffective, this is the most common late market entrant strategy, according to industry experts this is because late movers assume that markets they are entering are much more price elastic than they really are. While in high tech this practice of entering new markets by aggressive pricing strategies sometimes is responded to with bundling (which is a strategic error in the part of early movers protecting market share) the most common defensive strategy is to create more opportunities for customers to participate in the product development process."
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Qualitative Coding Scheme for Discussion Forum, 2008.
Describes a qualitative coding scheme for an online discussion forum on Chinese history.
2,813 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper provides a coding scheme for an online discussion forum of Chinese history that would be concerned with the strengths and weaknesses of emperors and leaders of that nation and their use of strategies to enforce ideological views during their reigns.
Outline:
Background
Foundations for Defining a Coding Scheme
Coding Scheme Definition
From the Paper
"Typically when students on online discussion forums are argumentative and pervasive, the level of rationality of arguments is shown. In devising a coding scheme specifically on this dimension, authors Habermas and Cohen both state that the best approach to coding this attribute is to devise this variable into two states, that of reasoning and logic of the specific argumentative or persuasive component, and for the second, the reasons that the persuasive arguments are framed and presented from the standpoint of the current good. In the context of the current discussion forums being evaluated, there are many debates as to who is the best ruler of China from historical analysis, in addition to an elite-level status of a select group of rulers. This specific variable as part of the coding scheme, rationality, captures the logic and reason of how the collective group of students is first defining this "elite" level class to begin with, and second, defining how history will ultimately view their contributions to Chinese society."
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Uav) in Reconnaissance, 2008.
A review of the uses and applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in reconnaissance.
1,639 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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The paper defines unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and explains what they are. The advantages of UAVs are clearly discussed and elucidated by the paper. The paper asserts that the research in the paper, demonstrates valid and significant uses for the unmanned aerial vehicle, including urban applications relating to security and safety. The paper concludes that full utilization of unmanned aerial vehicles in reconnaissance would save the lives of servicemen.
Outline:
Introduction
Casualty Factor
Tactical Reconnaissance in Urban Environments
Biological and Chemical Sensor Transport
The Goal and the Vision in Tactical Reconnaissance
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"Another use that shows promise for the UAV is in the carrying of sensory devices especially biological sensors. Since the battlefield is a situation that has a high likelihood chemical or biological exposure and UAV transport of these types of sensory detection devices ultimately are very likely to prove very efficient and effective in achieving health-related goals. (Shepherd, 2003) Reports are rife with soldiers exposure to uranium other chemical exposures in the Persian Gulf. Urban situations requiring sensors for safety are related as well. The "Review of the U.S. Army's Health Risk Assessments for Oral Exposure to Six Chemical-Warfare Agents" published by the Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology states that the U.S. Army is: "...under a congressional mandate and the Chemical Weapons Convention of January 1993 to destroy its entire stockpile of chemical munitions. In addition to stockpiled munitions, nonstockpile chemical materiel (NSCM) has been identified for destruction. NSCM includes a host of lethal wastes from past disposal efforts, unserviceable munitions, chemically contaminated containers, chemical-production facilities, newly located chemical munitions, known sites containing substantial quantities of buried chemical weapons and wastes, and binary weapons and components. There are eight stockpile sites located in the continental United States and one on an island in the Pacific Ocean, and 82 NSCM locations have been identified. There are concerns, based on storage and past disposal practices, about soil and groundwater contamination at those sites. Six of the most commonly found chemical-warfare agents at stockpile and NSCM sites are the nerve agents GA, GB, GD, and VX and the vesicating (blistering) agents sulfur mustard and lewisite." (1999) The use of the unmanned aerial vehicle in the cleanup initiative for the military may be ensured more safely through use of UAV in monitoring these efforts of handling and transporting, destroying or other means applied in elimination of these materials. The use of the UAV in all tasks that could be handled remotely or autonomously promises to save lives but as well promises to reduce health care costs for the military and civilian populations and ultimately for the country at large. "
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Starting a Software Company, 2008.
This paper is a software company business proposal whose main premise is to help other companies develop more effective customer care.
1,435 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper argues that an entirely new type of software application is needed; one that would help companies meet their needs to stay in better touch with their customers. The paper then goes on to describe a proposed software product for a new software company that would help companies capture new product ideas and generally help them compete globally by making their customer service stronger.
Outline:
Summary
Making Internet-based Applications for Customer Service
Capturing the Voice of the Customer
Making Customer Service Really Happen
Helping Companies Capture New Product Ideas
Helping Companies Compete Globally
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The majority of companies fail to see their customers as the best source of new product ideas or entirely new ways of servicing products. Clearly what is needed are a series of applications that give customers an opportunity to share their new product ideas and get rewarded for it in the process. Instead of just asking customers what new features or functions they want in a product, the proposed applications would ask the customers to define in greater detail just exactly what they are looking for. The customers could then define, in highly specific terms, what enhancements or product additions are needed. The best ideas would be included in the product, and the customer would be given recognition and possibly a cash reward if their suggested new feature opened up an entirely new market. The proposed software applications need to provide customers with the ability to provide these insightful suggestions and also a way to track these ideas so they could receive recognition for them. At the present time it is unlikely that any other software application has the ability to track the innovations that their customers recommend. Best of all, once a customer makes a recommendation for a new product or service and the idea gets included; the customer will feel they also are part of the creation process. Asking customers to participate in how to make products and services above all says that a company honors their opinion and looks forward to their feedback."
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Mobile Agent Technology, 2008.
An in-depth examination of mobile agent security and agent platforms.
5,733 words (approx. 22.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 138.95
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This paper discusses mobile agent technology and its universal characteristics. The paper provides a comprehensive exploration of the security issues and highlights how the agent platform must ensure confidentiality, integrity and accountability. The paper also shows how this is clearly an area still very much open to research, design and development.
Outline:
Introduction
Multi-Agent Systems
Security Issues in Communication
Characteristics of a 'Malicious Attack' by the Host
Security Measures
Protection of the Agent Platform
Agent System Models
Dynamic Agent-Based Security Architecture
Issues in Agent Technology (Quantz)
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"A mobile agent is defined as a class of agent "...with the ability during execution to migrate from one host to another where it can resume its execution and while this may assist in network traffic reduction and in overcoming latencies in the network, the ability of the agent to move around "...does however introduce significant security concerns." (Borselius, 2004) The autonomous- and multi-agent systems "...represent a relatively new way of analyzing, designing, and implementing complex software systems. " (Borselius, 2004) Mobile agent technology has presented a new paradigm in computing. A mobile agent is a specific type of agent with the capability of migration from one host to another where execution is resumed."
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Validating Late Mover Advantages in e-Commerce, 2008.
Presents a proposal and methodology for validating late mover advantages in e-commerce oriented businesses.
4,003 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 108.95
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This paper discusses the early mover advantage within conventional business. It then focuses on the late mover advantage for business that are heavily involved with e-commerce and it focuses on the relationships between suppliers, buyers, channel partners and customers. The paper specifically presents hypotheses and a methodology for validating late mover advantages.
Table of Contents:
Summary
Hypotheses and Methodology Summary
Methodology
Empirical Evidence
Summary
From the Paper
"Compounding the best practices of late movers have in penetrating existing markets often many times dominated still by early movers, pricing and its integration across websites and across order workflows especially is critical. Pricing is in fact the most critical link in the entire systems synchronization and integration strategy that in effect forms a systems level of innovation diffusion across late movers. In fact the level of systems integration across both pricing, order capture, order management, and order fulfillment has a direct influence on the Return on Investment (ROI) that is attained by both fast followers and late movers (Askegar and Columbus 2002). The researchers found that late movers into electronics distribution who relied on the combination of enhanced functionality of applications for online customers that provided more information than competitors, only accessible from internal pricing, supply chain, order management, and fulfillment systems, was a major competitive advantage. An example of this is the use of order status throughout the late mover sites, and its emergence as the most popular online application in the research completed was that despite early movers adopting a transaction standard, RosettaNet, the majority of late movers still relied on Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) as the dominant trading protocol over and above the use of websites' applications. Integration then was found by (Askegar and Columbus 2002) to be a relative indicator of innovation diffusion of late movers who successfully challenged early movers and were able to gain market share."
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Business Strategic Plan: Knology, 2008.
A strategic business plan for Knology - an organization involved in broadband communications.
1,006 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper provides a strategic business plan for Knology. The paper includes an industry analysis, mission, vision and external and internal analysis of Knology. The paper also looks at the goals of the company. The paper points out that the vision at Knology is to provide the best possible customer service to residential and commercial business owners by providing effective and passionate hospitality to all customers.
Outline:
Industry Analysis
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
External and Internal Analysis
Goals
From the Paper
"Knology (2006) states their mission and goals include providing advanced broadband communications services and technologies to commercial and residential customers in the best manner possible. Their mission is to deliver services in a way that is unmatched by their competitors, by providing one-to-one, personable services that ensure customers feel like they are valued, and part of the Knology family. Knology plans to achieve these aims by creating and nurturing a "productive environment" one that "nurtures success" by nurturing both its internal and external customers. Knology represents the very definition of team, one committed to "technical excellence" and personal and professional growth (Knology, 2006)."
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Mobile Commerce, 2008.
A qualitative literature review research project studying the mobile commerce (m-commerce) industry.
8,600 words (approx. 34.4 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 181.95
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This paper researches the question that mobile value is likely to constitute a much greater driver for consumer adoption of m-commerce than wireless value. In this paper, the literature review presents the demographics of the users, statistics about network services and the type of use across many countries.The author stresses that studies of usability of screens and information output is difficult to generalize to mobile devices. The paper includes 22 figures.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Overview of Mobile Commerce
Methodology
Literature Review
Types of m-Commerce Transactions
Four Categories of Group-Oriented m-Commerce Services
The Main Distinction between e-Commerce and m-Commerce
Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model (UTAUT)
The Success of IMode and m-Commerce in Japan
Summary of Literature Reviewed
Recommendations for Future Research
From the Paper
"There have been many various innovations focused toward attempting to make the wireless devices used for mobile commerce user friendly and with an interface design that is effective in transference of meaning in communication. The work of Peter Tarasewich (2002) relates the fact that a "well-designed and usable interface to any application is critical." Websites that are designed properly "help ensure that users can find information that they are looking for, perform transactions, spend time at the site, and return again."
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E-Commerce Operations Management, 2008.
A description of the marketing and business strategy of an e-shop company, RedEnvelope.
1,004 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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Abstract
The paper relates the marketing strategy of RedEnvelope, an e-shop company specializing in gifts. In the discussion, the paper describes the RedEnvelope's line of business as one of unique gifts offered on line. The paper also highlights the advertisng and marketing processes resulting in the company's progression and success.
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"The company's assortment includes: occasion gifts (including categories like: summer celebration, anniversary, birthday, christening, congratulations, friendship, get well, good luck, graduation, housewarming, just because, new baby, romantic events, sympathy, thank you, wedding), recipient (for her, him, baby, kids, teens, couple, mother, father, business associate, family, teacher). The company commercialized products are: bar, wine, cigars, bath, body, clothing, accessories, flowers, plants, gadgets, tools, gourmet foods, home, garden, jewelry, men's accessories, personalized gifts, sports, games, toys, baby gear, travel. As one may observe, this e-shop is very consistent, anyone can find anything here, as RedEnvelope is able to satisfy both the most simple and the most sophisticated of tastes. Also, the products are very well organized and easy to find."
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