Abstract
There can scarcely be any question that intrusion controls systems complicate the lives of computer hackers and other nefarious types. At the same time there remains a heated debate over whether or not these programs are quite effective as some might argue. This paper probes this issue and looks at the situation from both perspectives. Specifically, the paper notes how intrusion controls do indeed cut down on hacking and how the latest technology permits them to be employed in mobile phones and other hand-held devices.

Tags:intrusion, controls, computers

Abstract
In this article, the writer evaluates the accounting controls in place at Claire's Antiques and makes recommendations regarding strategic planning and monitoring. The writer looks at the company's desire to expand and factors that hinder this.

From the Paper
"Claire's Antiques has done well by selling niche products that have distinct markets. The company intends to expand but it recognizes that it does not necessarily have the right processes in place to help with its expansion. At this point for example the company pays an outside accounting firm to prepare quarterly financial statements in accordance with SEC rules and regulations but since the VP of Operations does not review these the awkward situation develops where shareholders may have a more informed view ..."

Tags:accounting, controls, antiques, planning, SEC

Abstract
The paper first explains how management designs and implements internal controls to help comply with laws and regulations, to provide reliable financial reporting, and ultimately to meet the goals and mission of the organization. The paper then discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the accounts payable procedures for Jamona.com and recommends additional controls that may potentially strengthen the identified weaknesses. In addition, the paper classifies these controls as preventative, detective, or corrective.

Outline:
Strengths and Weaknesses of Jamona.com's Internal Control System
Recommend Controls to Cover Weaknesses
Discussion and Identification of Controls
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Federal policymakers and management are constantly looking for more effective ways of achieving entities' missions and objectives through improved accountability. The implementation of effective internal controls is an integral part in achieving these goals. "Internal controls are systems of policies and procedures that protect the assets of an organization, create reliable financial reporting, promote compliance with laws and regulations and achieve effective and efficient operations." (Cuomo, 2005, p. 2) Due to the recent scandals of Enron and others companies, entities' are now required to establish and maintain adequate internal control structures which will be used to assess the effectiveness of the company. Strengths of a company are seen through the policies and procedures that managers enforce in order to maintain the integrity of the company. Preventive controls are designed to avoid errors or irregularities from happening, once and error has occurred, detective controls are designed to identify the undesirable outcome, and corrective controls are designed to keep the occurrence from reoccurring (Ohio University, 2007, 3-5)."

Tags:accounting, financial, reporting, accountability, errors, fraud

Abstract
This paper provides a comprehensive review of measures of marketing performance and country potential. The analysis uses a global marketing framework to analyze different types of global marketing control systems that are utilized by companies. The paper focuses primarily on how companies measure subsidiary marketing performance and also provides a complete overview of the different methodological approaches to measuring country potential. In addition, the paper provides a general guide for the strengths and weaknesses of the approaches.

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Global Marketing Management Controls: What Are Global Marketing Management Controls?
Global Marketing Management Controls Strategies: Techniques FOR Measuring Subsidiary
Marketing Performance
Subsidiary Performance and Marketing Activities: Understanding the Global Marketing Mix
Evaluating Country Potential: Environmental/Situational Analysis
Effectiveness of Marketing Measures
Tools and Techniques of Country Analysis Techniques
Conclusion
Appendix

From the Paper
"The interesting phenomenon is how countries are using these strategies either from a marketing perspective to achieve economic goals, or for public policy uses to bolster political influence. Global marketing management controls is no longer simply a formulated plan for 'private companies' to follow, if they wish to market their products or brands internationally. Global marketing management controls strategies are an important branch of business administration; however it is becoming increasingly a country analysis tool that is becoming very popular based on the number of examples given above and the relative success of this new use."

Tags:subsidiary, performance, globalization

Abstract
This paper concentrates on studies of the process of strategic planning for service organizations that are involved in the control of environmental difficulties. The paper uses examples from suffering parts of the world and discusses the effects of the poor environmental controls that are being felt by a large section of the population in quite a few countries.

From the Paper
"When this particular plan was made for Lake Victoria, in Africa, the opinion was collected from all the concerned people and thus the environmental problems were quantified. It was seen that a lot of the problems came from the very rapid growth of population in the area. This was followed up by the extensive effort of finding out the quality and quantity of pollutants that were present in the area. Only after this was a composition of plans for the control of these problems feasible. The result is determination of human and institutional capacity increases. The activities involved are "fisheries research and management, water hyacinth control, improving water quality and better management for use of land". (Orach-Meza, 2001) Thus one can say that for correct strategic planning it is important to make a total plan, take the opinion of all persons involved with the activity for which the plan is being made, think about the long term and make sure that the plan will be supported by all."

Tags:population, pollution, capacity

Abstract
This paper uses a financial ratio analysis as the basis of comparison of Johnson Controls, Inc. and Dana Corporation. A brief description of the two companies is included as well.

Tags:Financial, position, Ratio, analysis

Abstract
This paper discusses the issues that a Japanese firm would face upon entering a Western market in a joint venture. The Western market that is being targeted is the Swedish market. The paper argues that the Japanese firm requires some control and monitoring structures as well as organizational guidelines because of the differences in culture and the social context in which the firm will be situated. Finally, the paper shows how the Japanese firm must adapt to the host country culture because of the circumstances involved.

From the Paper
"This document discusses the issues that a Japanese firm would face upon entering a Western market in a joint venture. The Western market that is being targeted is the Swedish market. The Japanese firm requires some control and monitoring structures as well as organizational guidelines because of the differences in culture and the social context in which the firm will be situated. Finally, the Japanese firm must adapt to the host country culture because of the circumstances involved."

Tags:japanese, firm, sweden

Abstract
This paper is an interview of a GM of a company. It talks about why management control is a critical function for today's business executive. The interview clarifies the barriers that interfere with your effective controls and the improvements that the GM has made to the organization in order to improve control.

Abstract
This paper is an admission essay that discusses the internal control process for financial institutions. The author explains both the internal and external factors for the application for admission to the institute, and discusses his chosen field, as well as the control process for financial institutions.

From the Paper
"I compared their educational level to the level I have achieved and decided that I wished to gain the advantage and benefits that an education from your institution would afford me. The efforts I will demand of myself will shine as a bright beacon of dedication and perseverance to those that witness those efforts. Upon completion of the degree in which I am determined to achieve, I will go forth from your educational as a fine example of what can be molded through determination and with the assistance of an excellent educational program."

Tags:financial, industry

Abstract
In this paper the author examines TCP (connection-oriented unicast protocol) congestion control techniques that can be used over connectionless IP networks. The paper starts with the author describing in detail why, the TCP is necessary. He states that it is because it maintains a congestion window that restraints the number of outstanding unacknowledged data packets on a network. The author points out that transmitting data devours slots in the window of the sender and the sender can send packets only as long as free slots are available. The author proceeds to discuss the different methods that can be used, their advantages and disadvantages in connectionless IP networks. The author concludes that there is still no real solution to the problem of getting the acknowledgment packets back to the sender without delay. This is why, he states, that prioritization in connectionless environments remains an open research problem in computer science.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Thesis Statement
The Problem
The Issues with IP
Congestion Basics
TCP Congestion Control Protocols
The Multi-Rate Protocols
End-to-end Window Protocols
Partial Solutions
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The RAP protocol machinery is mainly implemented at the source. A RAP source sends data packets with numbers and a RAP sink acknowledges each packet providing end-to-end feedback. Each acknowledgment packet contains the sequence number of the corresponding delivered data packet. Using the feed back the RAP source can detect losses and sample the round-trip-time (RTT). To design a rate adaptation mechanism, three issues must be addressed. These are the decision function, the increase/ decrease algorithm, and the decision frequency (Lynch and Rose, 1993)."

Tags:protocols, information, algorithm, window, performance, recovery, digital, transfer