Abstract This paper details the purpose and format in which "Requests for Proposals" should be done and explains how Request for Proposals and Request for Quotes are vital parts of the business world and the information technology lexicon. When writing a Request for Proposal and/or a Request for Quote, the author notes, it is important to have clarity and structure. This paper gives a description of what the RFP/RFQ should say and how it should say it. It gives the business rules and laws that the RFP must go by. The author feels that as a general rule, a well-written request for proposal or quote will produce better responses and on both sides it is important to be organized and thorough.
From the Paper "Oftentimes, both Requests for Proposals (RFP"s) and Request for Quotes (RFQ"s) become lengthy documents as organizations like to be as thorough as possible in order to insure that the vendor is legitimate and will resultantly supply an accurate price quote. The first thing one should keep in mind when drafting an RFP/RFQ is that it should be objective and read plainly. An RFP/RFQ needs to clearly state what it is looking for in response, and likewise provide details on how the response will be evaluated. Keeping this in mind, an RFP/RFQ should highlight what is the most important factor it is looking for (this can be a variety of things including but not limited to innovation, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness). By giving one's audience a better idea of what one is looking for in the proposal, one will bring in more responsive material. For example, if one is looking for someone for an organization with special, high-end services than the request for proposal should not shy away from asking about specific experiences or capabilities."
Tags: Request, For, Proposals, Quotes, business, format, strcuture, functions, law
Abstract A discussion of satire and Jonathan Swift. This paper argues the modesty of 'A Modest Proposal?' It studies how irony works and the similarity to the arrogance of most colonizing races in this book and in the entire world. Finally it concludes that the proposal displays pretentious and idle pomp, through the use of witty ridicule, it is the iconoclast protest against the exploitation of the Irish by the English.
From the Paper ""A modest proposal", first published in 1729, is claimed to be one of Jonathan Swifts most drastic satirical pieces , where he suggests that Irish children be fed to wealthy English aristocracy. Swift immediately creates sombre and depressing surroundings caused by begging women and thieving children. From the first paragraph we imagine poverty and famine, which can only be escaped when one emigrates or turns into a professional thief. Before Swift makes the actual proposal, he overemphasizes this state of poverty and the effects it will have on society."
Abstract In this paper, the writer presents a proposal for marketing research within the soft drink industry. The writer maintains that the proposed research would involve a broad-spectrum historical study. The writer continues that this research is intended to analyse the overall dynamics of consumer beverage preferences. The writer concludes that such research is with the objective of identifying market segments most open to further growth.
From the Paper "Consumer preferences in soft drinks or in non-alcoholic beverages in general are highly subjective and personal. However these preferences are not purely random or arbitrary, but conditioned by cultural attitudes. This is as true in the domestic market as in international markets. Consumers vary not only in their beverage preferences, but in how they respond to beverage marketing. This is well known, but common assumptions about the overall structure of the market often go unexamined and ..."
Abstract The following research proposal is for a second year urban geography course. The topic of the proposal is gentrification in the Annex.
From the Paper "For this assignment the phenomena of gentrification will be examined in detail. Gentrification is defined as, The Process of neighbourhood upgrading by relatively affluent incomers who move into a poorer neighbourhood in sufficient numbers to displace lower-income groups and transform its social identity (Pacione 670). Gentrification is occurring in many different cities including Toronto. However, gentrification takes different forms and proceeds at different rates in different neighbourhoods. This assignment will examine the Toronto neighbourhood known as the Annex in order to explore the nature of gentrification in this area. Secondary questions will focus on property values in the Annex and displacement issues."
A business plan presented to the British Government for the establishment of an electronic university following proposals by the government for a boost in the higher education figures in the country.
Abstract In this business plan a proposal for the establishment of an electronic university in Britain is put forth. The business plan includes an introduction, and an extensive discussion of the specifics of the plan. Following this, the options, benefits, costs, impact and risks are outlined. A financial case for the electronic university is presented, along with a recommendation for the implementation of the electronic university concept.
From the Paper "This proposal for the development of an electronic university resulted from several, salient considerations. First, the British Government has set a goal of encouraging half of British citizens, over the age of thirty, to participate in higher education by the end of the year 2010. This ambitious and admirable higher education initiative will require the re-education of a significant portion of the existing workforce within Britain.
"This governmental higher education initiative is designed to meet the current explosion of jobs that require highly skilled and educated workers. Accordingly, the jobs that require a lower skill set are decreasing at a similar level. As a result, the British government has developed initiatives to try to increase the number of skilled workers within the British population, in order to support economic growth, especially in high tech industries within Britain."
Abstract This essay acts as a business proposal for a nonprofit social enterprise. The social enterprise in question is directly associated with the social goals of a nonprofit that works towards developing affordable and sustainable housing throughout the Third World and in the impoverished regions of First World nations. the paper shows that the social enterprise itself is an architectural consulting service that will provide sustainable direction and advice to individuals and businesses in the West.
From the Paper "The role and importance of nonprofit corporations in the global marketplace is becoming increasingly important. Besides offering a number of services and employment venues otherwise unavailable, nonprofits also, in general, add social value to the marketplace by providing goods and services that society has deemed socially worthwhile, whatever the monetary, market value might be. If only for this reason, nonprofit corporations constitute an invaluable sector of the global marketplace. However, nonprofit corporations face significant problems, often stemming from financial subsidy."
Abstract This paper discusses how few industries are as rabidly competitive as the hotel industry. With this in mind, the following paper offers a business proposal for a 30 acre hotel to be constructed in St. Kitts of the West Indies. Beyond its role as a resting place for weary travelers the hotel will also serve as a hospitality and tourism college for those interested in making their way in this sector.
Abstract This paper discusses military intelligence. The paper relates military intelligence to the use of the geographic information system or GIS. According to the paper, GIS is a computer system capable of capturing, storing, analyzing and displaying geographically referenced information.
From the Paper "The next article to consider is GIS or geographic information system. A GIS is a computer system capable of capturing, storing, analyzing, and displaying geographically referenced information; that is, data identified according to location. Practitioners also define a GIS as including the procedures, operating personnel, and spatial data that go into the system (USGS 2006)). GIS is considered a new and trailblazing technological application that aids in "scientific investigation, resource management and development planning. The power of a GIS comes from the ability to relate different information in a spatial context and to reach a conclusion about this relationship. Most of the information we have about our world contains a location reference, placing that information at some point on the globe. This is done by using a location reference system, such as longitude and latitude, and perhaps elevation. (USGS 2006))" For example, if a commander wants to know the trending of movements of a particular insurgent group in Iraq, the intelligence gathered-strength, disposition, mobility and times of activity-can be input in the GIS and with another trend and analysis application, an analysis can be made on where they are going and how soon can they get there."
Abstract This paper discusses the importance of using a geographical information systems (GIS) / ArcView map within problem-based learning (PBL) in education. The paper also looks at the challenges and potential negative considerations related to using GIS and PBL in education. The paper concludes that this type of learning is powerful and the challenges can be countered. Several graphs and figures are included.
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Abbreviations
Introduction
A New Way of...
Problem-based Learning
Considerations
GIS A New Way to Learn
The Database View
The Map View
The Model View
The Eighteen National Geography Standards
GIS Progress
2007 GIS Project
PBL
Conclusion
Key Powers
Depends On...
From the Paper "Despite challenges and potential negative considerations relating to using GIS and PBL in education, solutions are available to counter them. Despite the fact that some students may not favor the messiness of the real-world, as Pawson notes in regard to PBL or complications and glitches that may evolve from the use of GIS, students today and tomorrow will have to contend with the real world. And, no - neither GIS nor PLB will provide all the answer as they, as all maps will omit some details. Ultimately, albeit, as this researcher notes at the start of this paper, both kinds of learning explored in this study, a GIS/Arcview Map and Problem Based Learning prove useful. Just how, when and where they are best used, however - "depending on the needs of the user [student]"."
Abstract Geographic Information System (GIS) is an organized collection of computer hardware, software, geographic data and personnel designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze and display all forms of geographically referenced information. The paper shows that the rapid developments in computer and communication technology have changed many aspects in human life. The Internet, being one of the major developments in information technology, has a growing demand for applications such as the Internet-based GIS. This paper contains description and background of Internet-based GIS. It also examines and describes several of the techniques, applications, and approaches that can be used to develop Internet-based GIS.
From the Paper "A direct-access GIS application is delivered through a specific software product. It enables the user to directly manipulate and retrieve data. If offline, working with locally stored data is possible. Direct-access GIS applications are installed on the user's computer either as java applet or as a full software. ArcExplorer is an example of a direct-access GIS used especially for intranet system based data sharing. It doesn't take too much disk space and allows preparing graphics and inserting maps in word-processing documents. ArcExplorer can be installed as stand-alone application or as ActiveX plug-in to a Web browser. (Weise, Ulrike, Internet GIS)"
Abstract This paper explains that GIS encompasses both the digital and geographical techniques involved in the systems used for the processing and dissemination of geographic information. GIS may be defined as an automated system that allows the creation, editing, studying, analyzing and displaying spatially referenced data. It further examines how GIS has the capacity to manipulate several different spatial datasets at the same time. The writer concludes that GIS plays a significant role in resource planning and other planned activities with reference to the geographical aspects of an activity.
From the Paper "GIS makes use of both the traditional disciplines as well as technology. It is a technology that makes use of a wide variety of disciplines and as such may be considered an enabling technology. Geography is a traditional discipline and is the science of comprehending the world and man's place on it and is a constituent of GIS. Geography has made use of spatial analysis for a very long time and this has often been done in the manual form that forms the starting blocks of spatial research and analysis. Cartography is the display of spatial information and is another constituent of GIS. Cartography happens to be the predominant source of data for input to GIS either digitized or scanned. Designing and creating maps forms a significant component in what is the output function of GIS, which gives rise to the popular myth that production of maps is the function of GIS. (What is a GIS and What Does It Do?)"
An analysis of the necessary aspects for the successful implementation of a geographic information system (GIS) project intended for the New Jersey Department of the Treasury.
Abstract This paper outlines a geographic information system (GIS) implementation project intended for the New Jersey Department of the Treasury. The paper discusses the project's purpose, as well as the costs that would be involved in its implementation. It discusses the personnel that would be needed, as well as the hardware, software and infrastructure that would be necessary.
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Abstract
Needs Assessment
GIS Solution
Overview
Data
Personnel
Hardware
Software
Infrastructure
Financial Plan
Cost Factors
Project Budget
Implementation Timeline
Summary
From the Paper "The information and technology (IT) infrastructure used to support the GIS application consists of all of the existing IT components. These components consist of computer hardware, the communications networks currently in place, the relational databases which each division maintains to support their own data sets and the various software applications which the staff utilizes in its daily tasks. The GIS application and hardware will be added onto the existing IT infrastructure and integrated according to need."
Abstract In this article, the writer compares formal research and business proposals and maintains that formal research is academic in nature while a business proposal has a more practical orientation to it. The writer discusses that the most important difference between formal research and business proposals is that formal research has no financial implications while financial implications are the most important characteristics of business proposals. The writer points out that the main objective of a business proposal is to identify a need which must be addressed in order to generate either financial savings or greater revenue, while such financial implications are not relevant in formal research. Formal research is not concerned with generating findings that are practicable. The writer concludes that formal research generates a wide variety of findings that may be made applicable in a wide variety of contexts. Further, the writer notes that the advantage of business proposals is that they contextualize the findings from formal research in an existing organizational structure.
From the Paper "There is also a commonality between formal research and business proposals in that the findings in both cases may or may not be presented with headings and subheadings. Such restrictions are not applicable in the reports that contain the findings either from formal research or from business proposals. However, as mentioned before, formal research will inevitably always have an academic orientation. It has value in the practical business world only to the extent in terms of providing the starting point for further research. For example, formal research has identified that HR managers should play four roles: the employee champion, the change agent, the administrative expert and the strategic partner. However the research project stops here. When it comes to a business proposal, the proposal must list recommendations for creating a suitable structure that can incorporate the four roles. In this respect, the business proposal might include IT issues in order to enhance the process of data collection. In this respect, the scope for research becomes wider in the context of a business proposal."
Abstract The proposal examined in this research relates to a hypothetical diversity development program complete with its own budget. The paper discusses the proposal development process and the four elements of design:contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity. The paper focuses on how these and other proposal development techniques apply directly to the budgeting process of proposal development.
Outline:
Overview
Proposal and Budget
Principles of Design
Conclusion
From the Paper "The type of budget utilized in this case is an itemized budget which best suits the proposal as it relates to planning. Because the proposal is part of the planning process for a diversity development program rather than an implementation plan or research document discussing the characteristics of diversity, it is more closely associated with a planning type of proposal. The itemization of all costs and expenses as well as the relative return on investment (ROI) for such a planning proposal are best illustrated through the application of an itemized budget which allows are parties to easily identify costs and expenses (Developing, 2005). It also allows responsible parties to more accurately identify areas that may be inclined to cost overruns."
