Abstract The paper looks at some medieval scholars such as John Duns Scotus, William of Ockham and Thomas Aquinas. Their works and their philosophies are outlined and compared. It also studies the schools of thought that developed out of their philosophies.
From the Paper "Scholasticism in the Middle Ages was the beginning of universities as the Church began to sponsor a tradition of scholarship and education. Under the auspices of the Church, universities evolved into important centers of learning. Syncretism was a recognition of the value of a revived classical past which was combined with religious doctrine for a new spirit of religious syncretism both medieval and classical in tone. This was the trend in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Thomas Aquinas was an important Christian philosopher of the thirteenth century, and he wrote his Summa Theologica between 1265 and 1273. The philosophy of Aquinas was grounded in Aristotle's Metaphysics."
Abstract The risk assessment process is becoming increasingly important, but it has assumed enormously complex dimensions at the same time. Risk assessment has reached a new level of importance in the Information Age. The growth of sophisticated networked information systems and distributed computing has created a potentially dangerous environment for private and public organizations. This paper examines these issues and provides an analysis of popular risk assessment applications. An original comparison table is provided.
Chapter One: Introduction
Statement of Hypothesis, Research Problem, or Statement of the Purpose
Outline of Thesis/Project
Chapter Two: Methodology/Layout or Reason
Chapter Three: Literature Review
Industrial Settings and Software
Business Credit Settings and Software
Primary Software
Secondary Software
Risk Assessment Software for Credit Applications
Accounts Receivable Processing (ARP) Company
Advisa, Inc.
C/LECT Consulting, Inc.
Competix
Credit & Management Systems, Inc.
Dun & Bradstreet
eCredible, Ltd.
eCredit.com
Experian
GETPAID Corporation
I-many, Inc. (formerly ChiCor, Inc.)
Magnum Communications, Ltd.
9ci, Inc.
NMC Technologies, Inc.
Risk Assessment in Financial Institutions
Selected Banking Risk Management Software
Chapter Four: Pros and Cons
Chapter Five: Findings
Establish the Context
Identify Situations that Have Risk Implications
Analyze and Assess Risk
Design Response Strategies
Implement and Integrate
Measure, Monitor and Report
Chapter Six: Conclusion and Recommendations
Works Cited
From the Paper "Risk assessment has reached a new level of importance in the Information Age. The growth of sophisticated networked information systems and distributed computing has created a potentially dangerous environment for private and public organizations. "Critical data -- such as from trade secrets, proprietary information, troop movements, sensitive medical records and financial transactions -- flows through these systems" (Hammond 1999:69). Consequently, organizations are becoming increasingly concerned with potential exposure and are looking for ways to evaluate their organization's security profile today. Risk assessment software applications systems allow researchers, managers and others to perform "what if" analyses of the value of their information and various threats and vulnerabilities. For instance, risk assessment software systems such as NetSolar by Cisco, use both passive analysis and active probing methods to identify security vulnerabilities, which may increase the efficiency of vulnerability identification and reduce false-positive results. Hamilton reports that these technical assessments can differentiate between infrastructure devices (routers, switches, or firewalls) and host devices (user workstations or servers such as e-mail servers and Web servers). "Technical vulnerability tools can find vulnerabilities in network TCP/IP hosts, UNIX hosts, Windows NT hosts, Web servers, mail servers, FTP servers, firewalls, routers and switches" (Hamilton 1999:69)."
Abstract This paper provides an explanation of the genetics involved in breeding a certain color horse. Colors covered include black, chestnut, Mealy/Pangare, the dilutes, mixed patterns and the white patterns. The paper includes many photographs.
From the Paper "The Classic Roan gene affects all the bases, modifiers and dilutes but can be masked by other white pattern genes. Roan is a color pattern caused by white hairs mixing with colored hairs. There are no "Roan" hairs on a Roan horse. The resulting physical colors are usually blue or rose (black base and chestnut base) but less common colors are pale gold and almost white. The Roan gene however will usually not affect the points."
Abstract This essay explores the factors that have influenced the success of Japanese multinationals in Europe. This is illustrated by analyzing two Japanese MNC's, Toyota from the manufacturing industry and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) from the service sector (also referred to as sogo shosha). The paper includes graphs and tables.
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Toyota - Automobile Industry
2.1. R&D Capabilities
2.2. Production Capabilities
2.3. Marketing Capabilities
3. Mitsubishi Corporation - Sogo Sosha
3.1. Culture and Language
3.2. Importance of Sogo Shosha in Japan
4. Conclusion
5. Reference List
5.1. Books
5.2. Internet Sites
From the Paper "In terms of product and price, Toyota has successfully established three strong brands for each price class in Europe, namely, Daihatsu for the low-cost segment, Lexus for the luxury segment, and the Toyota brand for the mass middle-class segment. This solid brand management not only enables the Toyota Group to successfully participate in each price segment, in contrast to BMW Group which only serves the upper-class segment, but also prevents brand dilution as is currently the case with Volkswagen."
Abstract Two essays are provided in this paper. The first provides a summary of Harrison Dunning's article "Dam Fights and Water Policy in Central California: 1969-1989," including key points in the article. The second is an analysis and summary of resources on the Web related to the San Gabriel River Watershed and their significance related to legislation pertaining to the Watershed.
From the Paper "In Harrison C Dunning's "Dam Fights and Water Policy in California" the author provides an account of the two decades of battles between the dam fighters and dam backers who have wrought changes in California's public water ..."
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