E-Commerce - Gateway to Technological Revolution
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An 8 page analytical essay that argues the point that E-commerce is the business forum for the twenty-first century and that it is vital for a business to be online and accessible to succeed in the globalized market. Discussed are the benefits gained from the use of electronic commerce plus new advances made in the insurance of online security and privacy. Bibliography lists 7 sources. LCE-Comm.doc
Filename: LCE-Comm.doc

EDI / Costs & Efficiency
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A 5 page research paper on electronic data interchange (EDI), its discovery and evolution over three decades. The writer discusses EDI in terms of electronic trade documentation uses and processes, with focus on manufacturing and shipping. Implementation and ongoing costs are also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Edicost.wps

The Internet, International Marketing And Pacific Bell
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A 12 page paper. Electronic commerce is growing exponentially. More than 2,000 businesses go online each month, yet, the one industry one would expect to find exploiting this medium - the telecommunications industry - has been the slowest to enter the medium. This paper discusses the telecommunications industry and electronic commerce, then, focuses on one company, Pacific Bell. The paper provides steps Pacific Bell must take to enter international marketing on the Internet and discusses the impact this venture would have on the company. Information is appropriate for any telecom company. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: PGpac.wps

The Technological & Scientific Implications of Digital Economy / 'Promise and Peril in the Age of Networked Intelligence,' by Don Tapscott
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A 5 page overview of the scientific and technological implications of the new 'digital economy' as revealed in the 1996 book by Don Tapscott. Concentrates on the advantages of computer networking. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Digital2.wps

Honda’s Use of the International Environment to be More Competitive at Home in Japan
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This 12 page report discusses the strategies behind Honda’s efforts to capture a larger part of Japan’s auto market. Despite Honda's success outside Asia, the general fearfulness regarding Japan's economy has fueled continuing doubts that there is much that can be done to improve Honda’s market share of Japan. Key factors of Honda’s ability to apply lessons and experiences in the international environment are outlined and discussed in terms of their relativity to Japan. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWhonda.rtf

EFFECTIVENESS OF ASEAN-3
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This 6-page paper focuses on ASEAN-3, an alliance between Japan, China and Korea. The paper outlines the history of ASEAN's formation, the advantages that such an alliance has provided for the region, and some of the drawbacks of this alliance. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MTasean3.rtf

Organic Solidarity, Mechanistic Solidarity and Modern Diversity (Entrepreneurship)
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A 7 page research paper exploring the differences between organic and mechanistic solidarity as a means of defining Durkheim’s theories. The paper seeks to show that the problem with Durkheim’s proposal was his inability to accept the necessity for diversity and conflict as means to innovation and creativity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cnorgsol.wps

WASHINGTON MUTUAL AND QUALITY CONTROL
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This 7-page paper focuses on Washington Mutual's mortgage operations and how they can be better streamlined through quality control processes. The paper examines the problem that the company is experiencing, discusses Deming's 14 points (widely considered the forerunner of TQM) and also discusses the Delphi method in terms of forecasting. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTwamut.rtf

Information Systems Technology and Management Decision-Making
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the issue of the use of technology, with the case example of it's use for a PATH clinic that provides holistic services. For many organizations, the use of information systems technology in management decision-making is limited by the applicability for company operations. Management teams can only utilize information systems technology that corresponds with existing operational pieces, and decision-making is often limited by the software and hardware systems that are currently in use. This paper relates these to the specific case example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: mhinfsys.rtf

THE TOOLS OF ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
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This 7-page paper examines the organizational tools available to today's CEO. "Tools" described include use of contigency approach, Maslow's theory, participative management, team-building and concept of content and process theories. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTorgman.rtf

Internet-Based, Intranet-Based And Extranet-Based Applications
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the difference between the three applications, as well as offers examples of each. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCwww.wps

Use of Technology at Mobil; A Case Study
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This 5 page paper considers a case study supplied by the student of the use of technology in the order processing systems. The paper considers why the first two systems did not work and the reasons for the success of the third, this consideration includes a stakeholder analysis. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEmobil1.wps

Compensation Management through Incentives
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An 8 page paper examining the role of incentives in business management. Factors which determine a strong business are defined. Comparisons of technology and the human factor in business are also noted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BBbusin.doc

Dell Computer
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An 18 page paper discussing Dell's acsension to the number one producer of personal computers and the competitive pressures they face. Historically, Dell Computer has participated primarily in the hardware segment of the PC market, and has concentrated on government agencies and small business for the bulk of their sales. With the shift of focus among so many companies regarding just what the Internet might be able to do for them, both in terms of boosting sales of their own products and as a tool for developing intranets not dependent on physical location as Local Area Networks (LANs) are, Dell has also added Internet servers to their talents for voluminous and rapid sales. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Dellcomp.wps

Palmtop Computers to Enhance Workplace Productivity
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In this well-developed 9 page example of professional proposal writing, the author presents a plan to a fictitious executive board designed to replace the company's current technology with palmtop computers in the field-- to better communicate inter-departmental needs. Broken down into sections, the report contains : a problem statement, discussion of solutions, decision analysis, and do forth. This paper is also worthwhile as a model for anyone studying computer-related applications as it contains a thorough, technical analysis of one particular model believed to be the company's best choice.. Recommendations and future predictions are provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Palmtops.wps

Yahoo! Inc. / A Case Study in Marketing
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A 7 page paper that outlines the development and marketing strategies of Yahoo! Inc., the company developed around the Internet search engine. Though this company is only 2 years old, the projections that can be determined by current figures demonstrate the wise management and development practices of the company and the complexity of new products currently being marketed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Yahoo.rtf

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
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This 6-page paper ties the relationship between information systems and communications technology. The essay touches on the challenge -- which is the lack of integration between IS and CT, then describes how certain industries are working to link the two for efficient business organization. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MTinsyco.rtf