Abstract This paper presents an overview of E-books, what they are and the technology behind them. The paper also explores the history and purpose of E-books. In conclusion, it discusses writer's predictions for the role of E-books in the future.
From the Paper "The technological explosion over the last few decades has taken the world to heights it never knew were possible. Today, with the click of a mouse, one can purchase stocks, plan and book trips, chat with others around the world and many other functions. One of the most innovative functions that technology now allows is the use of E-books. E-books are an up and coming ability to locate and read full textbooks online. There has been much controversy as to the advantages and disadvantages of having E-books available and as the debate continues the industry moves forward. America has been in an economic slump for several years and the future of E-books is precarious, however the industry has managed to survive and continues to grow despite the obstacles it faces."
Abstract This paper examines the aspects of developing a new business and the best values for your advertisement dollars. The paper offers where to find business plan development software, provides a who's who in the world of corporate advertisement and a discussion of advertising medias. It describes the outstanding benefits of Internet advertisement, point of purchase agreements and floor ads.
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Mplans.com
Advertising World
Major Advertising Agencies
Floor Graphics
From the Paper "Many have ideas about starting their own business. However, most people do not have any idea where to begin. Starting a business without a plan is a road to failure. Many consulting firms are available that offer advice, but these services are much too expensive for the average entrepreneur just starting out. Mplans.com is company that offers other companies assistance in developing their business plans, marketing plans, and advertising plans. Their solutions are much lower cost than the consulting services discussed earlier. They offer sample plans online and software that offers a number of point and click marketing plans for a variety of small businesses. These software packages average $90.00 per set. They also offer free information online. They have sample plans from many small business categories. "
Abstract This paper discusses the business-to-business e-commerce model and the business-to-consumer model. The paper focuses on the former, that being the predominantly successful form of e-commerce. The writer outlines various reasons for this success, a central reason being the Internet environment itself, which eradicates confidentiality and allows for fair competitiveness based on freely available essential information.
From the Paper "E-commerce is not just Web-enabling a business model at hand. It is a complete restructuring of an organization's operations, targets, products, and customers, thus essentially demanding a rethink. The basic issue with e-commerce is that most of the business decision makers merely look at it as a new channel, rather than widening their viewpoint and aspiring progressively."
From the Paper "Outsourcing" (the hiring of outside experts or companies to fulfill part of the business model) is a modern business methodology that addresses the needs of organizations, merchants, and consumers to cut costs while improving convenience, the quality of goods and services and increasing the speed of service delivery. Outsourcing is defined by the CCTA (Central Computer and Technology Agency) as: the management and operation of part or all of an organizations IT services by an external source, at agreed service levels to an agreed cost formula over an agreed period? (Halvey & Melby 48)."
Financial analysis of Cisco Systems (through 1999). History of company. Ratio analysis including--fixed and total asset turnover ratios; debt ratio; times interest earned; price; earnings, etc.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, 2001, $ 71.95
From the Paper "Cisco Systems was founded by Leonard Bosack and Sandra Lerner, who were a young husband and wife at Stanford University in 1984. Bosack developed technology to link the network in the computer lab to his wife's network in the business department. Believing the idea was a good one, they took a mortgage on their house, bought a used mainframe, and got friends and relatives to work for deferred pay, selling their first router in 1986.
Turning to Donald Valentine, a venture capitalist at Sequoia Capital who bought a controlling stake, the Cisco team expanded its marketing thrust to include corporations and in 1987, saw sales of $1.5 million that grew to $28 million in 1989."
Analyzes various forms of cyber crime and effect on Internet users. Defines computer crimes & fraud activities. Fraud activities, privacy concerns, crime detection programs.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, 2001, $ 55.95
From the Paper "Fears of being robbed, assaulted, raped, or otherwise victimized on the "mean streets" of American cities are hardly giving way, but new fears of criminal victimization are emerging as more and more Americans long on to the Internet for shopping, investment, financial transactions of all kinds (including bill payments and banking), and ordinary communication. Michael Miller (1999) commented that only a few short years ago, Americans who were thrilled with Internet chat rooms and Trivial Pursuit games were less than enthusiastic about using their credit cards to make online purchases; the industries that wanted to exploit the commercial advantages of the emerging medium joined together to create tough to break data encryption standards and protocols that would reduce this fear and the..."
Discusses the internal internet as an organizational & communication tool. Benefits to companies and drawbacks. How intranet is used. Keys to building effective intranets.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 9 sources, 2001, $ 95.95
From the Paper "For many years, companies have struggled to find ways to provide useful information (rather than just data) to their employees. Human resource departments want to communicate policies and procedures and distribute forms efficiently. Training departments want to provide updated course materials in a timely manner. Legacy information maintained on older systems still has value, but must be made available to employees who may be based in another city, state, or even country. As the Internet has developed as a communication tool for businesses and individuals, increasing numbers of organizations are recognizing that an internal internet, an intranet, can provide enhanced communication for employees. With recent advances in telecommunications and software, it is now easier than ever to develop and deploy an ..."
Analysis of incidents in U.S. & Japan. Descriptions of WMD & crisis management operations & procedures. State & Federal plans to combat WMD attacks. Need for integrated, cenralizd approach.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 16 sources, 2001, $ 55.95
From the Paper "Prior to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on America, there were three other terrorist attacks using weapons of mass destruction (WMD): the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center by Muslim extremists, the 1995 sarin nerve gassing by the Aum Shinnkyo sect on Tokyo subway commuters and the 1995 bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City by a domestic radical right group. In response, government at all levels significantly increased preparations for future such attacks. In January 1997, then Secretary of Defense (SecDef) William Cohen described terrorist-inspired WMD attacks "the greatest threat any of us will face in coming years" (USAWC, 2000, September, p. 99). According to Stanton (2001, February), the federal..."
From the Paper "The product name is Xian Hua, which is a fiberglass motorcycle helmet manufactured in Taiwan. The import cost for the product is $7.95 US in quantities of 100. The product is new, and has been crash tested in Taiwan and is capable of withstanding 130 pounds of direct pressure and is also capable of withstanding crashes of seventy miles per hour.
About the Marketing Problems
When getting ready to market such a product in a nation where there are so many channels from which to choose, it is essential to study the problems that other marketers have faced. The problems connected with marketing the helmet in the United States are believed to be these (Sealey, 1999)...."
From the Paper "Database management systems make items of data available to different parts of an organization. In this way, a single piece of data is kept in a computer, and everyone who needs access to that data has it. Geography is not necessarily a consideration in order for these systems to work; distributed databases overcome the problems of decentralized operations.
Implementing a database management system requires that the organization account for the effect of the system on workers both in the data processing department as well as in those functional areas which will have access to the system. Some employees may lose their jobs, and others will have to be retrained to use the new system. In addition, companies may find that they need a management information system department, which can change the culture of the ..."
From the Paper "Founded by Bill Gates in 1975, Microsoft has grown to be one of the largest American companies with a worldwide presence in computer software. The company dominates the personal computer software market, and also participates in a number of other related markets, including personal computer books and input devices (the mouse or trackball often used for input with computers). The company competes in both the Apple and IBM-clone market, and has grown from a small company with one of many different operating system products to the dominant company in the industry. In fact, it was the licensing of its operating system (MS-DOS) to IBM and IBM-clone manufacturers which cemented the company's future during the early 1980s when the industry did not have a de facto operating system standard. In fiscal year 1995, the company had ..."
Discusses some of the many ways in which new computer technology is aiding handicapped people to enter the workforce and encourage more and better social interaction.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 7 sources, 1997, $ 31.95
From the Paper "According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics Administration, there are some 48.9 million Americans with disabilities. Based on the 1990 U.S. Census, there are 13.2 million Americans requiring assistance in instrumental daily activities. Computer technology is bringing new hope to the disabled.
Safko International Inc. is a company which develops technology for the disabled, and president Lon Safko says that we are all only "temporarily able bodied" and so will need some sort of assistance at some time in our lives. The company undertook ten years of research and development and sought input from more than 1,000 disabled individuals and rehabilitation centers to develop a system that allows the disabled a level of independence."
From the Paper "THE ROLE OF GIS AND GEOGRAPHY
Introduction
This research reviews the relationship between geographical information system (GIS) technology and geographical science. A description of GIS, as well the relationship between GIS and geography, is reviewed.
GIS: Description and Discussion
GIS, essentially, is a product of information science. ?For centuries maps have embodied all our concepts of spatial relatedness. Now a data explosion has forced researchers to reevaluate and remake these tools. At the heart of the revolution is the computer.?
When information was scarce, traditional maps served their purposes well. Satellite remote sensing, however, has created a wealth of data, a.."
History & evolution, leadership, corp. mission, strengths & weaknesses, financial analysis, strategies and the future. Includes chart, graph and tables.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 6 sources, 1997, $ 111.95
From the Paper "Microsoft began as just another small software company with a significant difference: it developed an operating system for personal computers that it was able to license to IBM. MS-DOS (for Microsoft Disk Operating System) began the de facto standard for all of the personal computer clones that followed the IBM microcomputer on to the market; as a result, Microsoft became a powerful force in the software industry. Using the revenue from its relationship with IBM, Microsoft expanded to application software, and slowly began building a software empire which encompasses both home and business software, and which is written for the IBM clones as well as for Apple machines. In the process, Microsoft has grown to one of the largest companies in the world, Bill Gates (its CEO) has become one of the wealthiest men in the world, and the..."
From the Paper "This research assesses Apple Computer within the context of the Baldrige Quality Award Criteria. This introduction provides information relevant to the company being assessed, as well as to the application of the Baldrige criteria in this assessment.
Apple Computer
Apple Computer Inc. is a major manufacturer of microprocessor-based personal computer systems. In the 1970s, Apple Computer practically invented the personal computer as it has come to be known. In its initial operations, Apple Computer targeted the school and home markets. With the introduction..."
