Does Information Technology Still Provide Competitive Advantage?
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This 7 page paper argues that competitive advantage can still be found in the proper use of IS/IT, though such advantage is not as long-lasting as it was. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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DSL and Small Businesses
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This 12 page paper considers how DSL ay be of value so small office or home offices, SOHO. The paper looks at the ways in which DSL may benefit small businesses and uses two case studies to show this benefit. The paper ends with consideration of the future. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
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Dubai Ports Authority Case Study
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A 10 page paper. Using a Harvard Business School Case Study, the writer responds to student-generated questions as well as the questions contained in this case study itself. The paper begins by describing the situation as it existed at the Ports Authority in the mid-1990s, including the major players, technology and challenges. The paper goes on to discuss how information technology could help overcome the problems and how that type of IT system would need to work (not the technology, the concept of how it would work). From there the writer makes four specific recommendations related to what should be included in the new IT system and where a new system should be first implemented, e.g., small shipping lines or large, and the reasons for each recommendation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Duke Energy Corporation – Human Resource Project
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A 10 page paper that begins with a short description of Duke Energy Corporation. Duke is then compared to two competitors in terms of size, revenues and income. A human resource problem with the information technology department is described. The writer then develops a plan to correct the problem. Briefly, the IT department was in chaos with soaring costs and plummeting efficiency. A step-by-step plan is written for the problems that includes hiring a chief information officer, establishing standards, assessing skills, reviewing incentives, and increasing communication, among other actions. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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E-Business Case Study Analysis: Prehistoric Computers
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This 5 page paper evaluates this hypothetical case study submitted by a student. Recommendations are made pertinent to this computer company using net marketing methods. Attention is paid to security considerations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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E-Business Provides Opportunities
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A 11 page paper that discusses the opportunities e-business and e-commerce provide to companies with an emphasis on production and transactions. The paper begins with definitions of 'e-commerce' and 'e-business' and a description of the two major types of e-commerce businesses conduct. Statistical data about Internet sales and revenues are included for the U.S., the UK and the EU. Data regarding business-to-business e-commerce are also reported. The rest of the paper explores and investigates the many advantages and benefits derived from e-business and e-commerce, including the potential reduction in production costs and increased revenues through more business transactions. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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E-Commerce - An Analysis
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A 28 page paper that provides a comprehensive analysis of the e-commerce industry beginning with definitions of e-commerce, e-business and an explanation of the different categories, e.g., B2B, B2C, C2C. The writer reports the most recent data regarding e-commerce transactions. The writer also discuses the trends driving e-commerce, strategies used by some of the dot.coms that survived the implosion, technology brick-and-mortar companies use to reduce costs and improve performance, how traditional companies are using e-commerce, the importance of using electronic alternatives for supply chains, and the need to retain customers and suggestions for doing so. The paper ends with a SWOT analysis of e-commerce. Examples are included in the text. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
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E-Commerce and CRM
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This 10 page paper looks a fictitious case study and answers questions regarding the implementation of an e-commerce and customer relationship management (CRM) strategy. The paper considers the benefits of e-commerce, the requirements for e-commerce and CRM to be successful and what type of system would be able to provide an holistic solution. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEecocrm.rtf

E-Commerce at Wal-Mart
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This 18 page paper considers the position of Wal-Mart and their e-commerce operations. The internet sales have not matched the same success as the bricks and mortar operations. This paper looks at the strategic objective of the company the way that e-commerce can fit in with this, the strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats faced by Wal-Mart with reference to the internet sales and uses this to create an e-commerce strategy. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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E-Commerce, Computerisation and a Video Store
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This 23 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at why e-commerce and computerisation is becoming a necessity in business. The potential the internet provides and the disadvantages of not maintaining a presence on the web are considered. The advantages and disadvantages of computerisation are also discussed. These are applied to a video rental business. The second part of the paper considers which cataloguing systems would be best for a video rental store, either providing an online catalogue or only in store reference. This includes flat file and relational databases, looking at the operation and use these systems to determine the best approach for this business. The bibliography cites 30 sources.
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E-Commerce, Construction, and Retailing: Confronting the Challenges of Brick-and Mortar-Stores”
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This 12 page report discusses a July/August 1999 report from the Harvard Business Review relating to physical presence of retailers compared to “virtual” existence on the Internet. In the past decade, it has become increasingly clear that cyberspace is challenging retail space in terms of accessibility, price advantages, convenience, and value. this report looks at the concepts presented in the Harvard Business Review article and then applies them in the context of the construction industry. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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E-mail and Corporate Management
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A 5 page paper discussing the use of e-mail by corporate employees and how that has influenced corporate management. E-mail, along with all other aspects of computerized technology, have greatly changed communications, as well as management, in both small and large corporations. It has saved numerous hours in travel time, costs incurred with meetings, and has also served to process a greater amount of information than was previously possible. While there are obviously downfalls as well, for the most part e-mail has greatly benefited corporate management by saving time and money. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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E-Mail Communication in the Workplace
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This 6 page report discusses the use and abuse of email and access to the Internet by employees. What are the issues in terms of rights to privacy compared to an organization’s right to control the actions of its workers? In the typical modern workplace, email serves as the primary mode for gossip around the proverbial watercooler but it is also a remarkably valuable form of instant, clear communication. Ethical and legal issues are presented. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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EDC and SLK Case Study
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This 7 page paper looks at case supplied by the student. EDC, a non-profit making organisation is outsourcing its information technology functions with an offshore company. The paper answer several questions regarding off shoring including how best practice was seen in the case, key success factor is, the potential differences between for-profit and not-for-profit organisations and the way a decision concerning off shoring may be undertaken. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITHIN AN ORGANIZATION
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This 4 page paper discusses the effective communication skills of the good Public Relations department within a corporation. Three examples given from Visakon, Inc (division of Johnson and Johnson). Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Electronic Communication: The Single Most Important Factor in Communication Management
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A 5 page discussion of the importance of electronic forms of communication. Emphasizes the critical nature of this form of communication in the business environment in particular. Effective communication in the business world can make the difference between company success or failure and the advent of electronic forms of communication to this arena of our lives has in fact had a tremendous impact on the business world. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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EMC & The Magnetic Disc Storage Industry
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A 25 page paper that begins with an executive summary. This paper investigates the mass storage system industry and EMC's position in the industry. Sections include: EMC and Industry Structure; Industry Analysis using Porter's 5 forces; a simple strategy group map; Evolution of the Industry and trends; Strategy Formulation for EMC and Conclusions. This is an industry that is always changing to meet the demands for more capacity, smaller size, quicker access and lower costs. Thus far, the industry has kept pace with the demands. Three companies hold an aggregate world market share of about 60 percent in both the disk drive and network storage solutions industry. Statistical data are included. 1 Table and 2 illustrations are included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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