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Effective Interviewing in the Private Sector, 2007.
A research proposal regarding the need for an effective interviewing process in the private sector.
3,808 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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This paper reviews and discusses effective interviewing in the private sector. The paper also proposes the need for research in the area of effective interviewing in the private sector. According to the paper, in today's globalized business environment, much of the hiring process is geared toward outsourcing or filling positions with individuals who work as 'virtual' assistants.The paper further discusses how when outsourcing hiring for these positions, new problems present as often the interviewer never actually meets the potential employee.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Statement of Thesis
Research Questions
Methodology
Data Collection and Analysis
Literature Review
Difficulties in Interviewing Identified by Edenborough (2004)
Rodger's 'Seven-Point Plan'
Munro-Fraser 'Five-Fold' Grading System
Talent Shortage
Three Models in Outsourcing the Hiring Process
Cost-Effective Solution
Benefits of Integration of External Skills Expertise Assessment
Outsourcing Builds Hiring Advantage
Summary of Literature Reviewed
Recommendations
From the Paper
"A 'cost-effective' solution is stated in the work of Dolinsky to be that of outsourcing the hiring process, or at least the initial process in which skills are tested and initial screening of candidates occurs. This model is one that "assumes minimal involvement from the hiring company" and places emphasis on outsourcing in that after the external interview process the hiring company, who is in receipt of 'detailed skill assessment results and executive summaries" makes a selection of the candidates that it wishes to continue in the internal interview process. The second model presented in the work of Dolinsky is one that emphasized "Control" and is a model in which the company hiring is involved in the most of the process making decisions regarding interview structures, types and styles with interview termination decisions "made on results of interview iteration." (2006) It is held by Dolinsky that this is the most cost effective of the models presented. It is held that when the company hiring wants to make improvements to their hiring standards and establishment of hiring processes that "external expertise is invited to work with the hiring company's managers and developers" which combined the forces of interviewing. "
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Gary Kremen, 2007.
A review of the life and history of Gary Kremen.
3,095 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the life of Gary Kremen, a life that is closely linked to the controversy and legal battle surrounding the ownership of sex.com. According to the paper, the sex.com case was a traumatic and multidimensional court case which serves to highlight the tenacity and perseverance of the character of Gary Kremen in the face of daunting opposition and legal odds. The paper also discusses how this case highlights the interaction between the legal system and the changing world of online commerce.
Outline:
Introduction
Overview: Gary Kremen and online entrepreneurship
Overview: personal and business history
Brief overview of business accomplishments and history
The Sex.com saga
Conclusion
From the Paper
"However it is the Sex.com case and legal battle which has riveted the media and public attention. Kremen registered the domain name sex.com in 1994. However, in 1996 a convicted fraudster, Stephen M. Cohen, contacted Network Solutions and had the domain transferred to his name. This was to result in a protracted legal battle over a number of years about the ownership of sex.com Cohen was supported by his influence and contacts in the pornography industry in the country. He also had large financial resources and had the financial ability to fight a lengthy and expensive legal battle. In brief, Kremen was to succeed with the assistance of some of Cohen's rivals in the pornography and adult industry. "Kremen took the upper hand when two of Cohen's rivals in the pornographic industry, Seth Warshavsky and Ron Levi, helped fund Kremen's case."
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YouTube and Google, 2007.
A look at the anti-trust issues concerning the acquisition of YouTube by Google.
820 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses how the Internet search engine behemoth, Google, was given permission by federal antitrust regulators to acquire the video-sharing site, YouTube, for $1.65 million. It looks at how this represents a tremendous market edge for Google against its leading competitors, Yahoo and Microsoft, in the fields of Internet domination.
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"Another problem with Yahoo or Microsoft seeking out a new property is that part of the advantage of being a first market mover in a new social technology, such as the Internet, is that once such a social hub is created, it is difficult to alter people's habits, and to encourage people to post their videos in other network places. Part of the pleasure of posting information is reading friends' comments. The Internet is about a conversation between users, and people have grown accustomed to posting their videos on YouTube for familiar users to see. The Internet market sector is already dominated only by a few competitors and the market has become even narrower with the growing omnipresence of Google in its information, social, and video components."
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Public Relations and Marketing Management, 2007.
A discussion of the role of public relations in global marketing management and strategies.
6,195 words (approx. 24.8 pages), 38 sources, APA, $ 145.95
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This paper gives an in-depth analysis of the role of public relations for today's global companies, with particular focus on marketing and management strategies. The paper includes a literature review which helps define a best practices model for this field. Several other models of public relations are taken from current research in emerging global companies. The importance of the Internet is described as a public relations tool, with applicable sites listed.
Outline:
Introduction
Emergence of Public Relations Maturity Model
Model of Market-Driven Organization, Synchronized Across Functions
Figure 1: Public Relations as being Demand Driven
Figure 2: Public Relations Maturity Model
Literature Review
Figure 3: Sales-force.com PR Manager Dashboard Interface
Turning the Position of Trusted Advisor into a Competitive Advantage
Completing Market Segmentation Based on Trust
Values-Based Segmentation Strategies and Pricing
Organizational and Customer Value Alignment and Relationships
ROI Analysis Literature Review
Nordstrom's Case Study: How Public Relation's Stressing Value Impacts Company Culture
Areas of Future Research
Bibliography or Works Cited
From the Paper
"The second critical success factor emerging from the research completed is the challenge of continually defining value both from a product and services perspective across multiple geographies. Respondent scores reflect a global focus of retaining credibility through stressing value-based selling over features, functions, benefits and other product-centric messaging including price. This second critical success factor centers on positioning and messaging with high credibility to support the trusted advisor role. Researchers mention that this approach to building credibility both supports the trusted advisor role and gets their companies away from selling only product features, which in many industries makes the selling process even more difficult. This second critical success criteria reflects the impact of market-driven organizations on product strategies. It is evident from the market-driven organizations in the sampling base there is a much stronger triad link between marketing, public relations, analyst relations, and investor relations. Imagining an overlapping Venn diagram of these items a best practices model emerges for messaging synchronization across a global enterprise."
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Radio Frequency Study, 2007.
An examination of radio frequency identification methods.
2,454 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper describes the history and uses of radio frequency identification (RFID). The author describes the history of radio frequency identification, especially as used during World War II. The paper further describes practical applications of radio frequency identification today, such as on toll roads and also in moving products to their destinations. The author uses Wal-Mart as an example, and also has several charts to demonstrate how RFID is used in industry. The paper concludes with potential uses for RFID in the future.
Outline:
History of Radio Frequency Identification
Fundamentals of Radio Frequency Identification
Exploring the type of RFID Tags
Active RFID Tags
Active Backscatter Tags
Passive Backscatter Tags
RFID's Future Applications
Figure 1: Comparing RFID Frequencies
Figure 2: Comparing RFID Tags and their Use
Figure 3: Exploring How RFID Works
Figure 4: RFID's Impact on a Manufacturer's Supply Chain
Table 1:
Mass customization manufacturing strategies which can be automated through RFID
Figure 5: Using RFID Technology to streamline the MRO Process
Figure 6: Authentication techniques using RFID to validate products using RFID
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"The 1990s were a significant decade for RFID since it saw the widespread deployment of electronic toll collection in the United States according to AIM (2001). From the lessons learned in transportation and the work completed by IBM engineers who developed and patented an ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID system according to RFID Journal (2002) which could be read up to 20 feet away., the foundation for reading tags in motion from a distance was of immediate interest to mass merchandisers including Wal-Mart. The pioneering work IBM had done in UHF RFID was sold off to Intermec when the computer conglomerate encountered financial difficulties in the mid 1990s. Intermec, an industry leader in bar coding and material handling applications, struggled to make the technology a market success. What were missing were data standards and the ability to create Master Data Management repositories that could be queried and used for analysis."
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Internet Sociology, 2007.
The paper attempts to identify the factors that most contributed to the murder incident at Columbine high school.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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The paper researches, via an Internet search engine, the subject of 'subculture' in order to determine what kind of 'subculture' the perpetrators of the Columbine shootings belonged to. The paper describes the information found on the Internet about teen subcultures. The paper discusses how it is clear that something was missing in the lives of Eric Harris and his cohort. The paper explains that had these two boys had different opportunities or options, or perhaps even a forum in which to voice their opinions, perhaps they would not have felt the need to gain attention and express themselves in such a tragic manner.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Exploration of the Goths and Other Subculture Elements
Columbine Killers
Media Study Sponsored National Online Teen Outreach
Discussion
From the Paper
"However, the writings of Eric Harris, one of the perpetrators at the Columbine school reveal something very dark and sinister. In Eric's diary, he begins by stating: "If you recall your history...the Nazis came up with a 'final solution' to the Jewish problem: Kill them all. Well in case you haven't figured it out yet, I say 'Kill mankind.' No one should survive." (Cullen, 1999) The report goes on to relate that Eric fantasized about many areas but settled on Columbine school with the intent to kill all of the school's occupants that day and left behind Eric was a paper trail on his computer and in his diary."
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Economic Development, ICT and Poverty Reduction, 2007.
An examination of the link between economic development, information and communication technology (ICT) and poverty reduction.
1,765 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 34 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper proposes a research study on the link between economic development, information and communication technology (ICT) and poverty reduction, specifically in the country of Ethiopia. The paper provides a literature review and summarizes the findings. The paper discusses the results that show how ICT development and implementation has the potential to transform the economics of a country, specifically one such as Ethiopia. The paper notes that there are barriers to implementation but it has been shown that they could be overcome.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Research Questions
Review of the Literature
Summary of the Literature Reviewed
Methodology
From the Paper
"The work of Ziadi and Kuofie (2006) entitled: "Impact of ICT on Organization in Tunsia" states the fact that in the face of changes that are economic and technological in nature companies become "more conscious of the importance of their structure, technologies and intellectual capital." These authors cite Zack (1999) in the statement of "This capital is considered as a not easily imitable competing weapon." Nonaka (1991) is cited in the statement of: "This is why the competitiveness of these companies is dependent on acquisition, creation, the localization and the renewal of the organizational knowledge." (Ziadi and Kuofie, 2006)."
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Dell Computers, 2007.
This paper provides an in-depth evaluation of Dell Inc. as a prospective employer.
4,108 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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The paper provides an overview of the Dell computer company and its strengths. The paper examines its business strategies, financial statements and debt ratios. The paper compares Dell to Apple Computer Inc. and examines their respective growth and expenditures. The paper concludes that it is difficult to pick one company over the other; Dell and Apple demonstrate two different management styles and philosophies. The paper relates that there are many opportunities for advancement as an employee, but one has to question the job stability in the long-term future.
Outline:
Company Overview
Business Strategy
Notes to Financial Statements
Basic Balance
Debt Ratios
Income Statement and Statement of Shareholder's Equity
Statement of Stockholder's Equity
Competitor Analysis
Long Lived Assets
Intangible Assets, Cost of Goods Sold
Summary
Financial Statements: A Closer Look
Statement of Cash Flows
Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
From the Paper
"According to the letter to shareholders, Dell has achieved record growth over the past several years. It continues to reach new sales levels and break records. The CEO and Chairman of the Board are optimistic that this growth will continue into the future. They attribute their exceptional growth to an approach that focuses on the customer. Dell will continue to expand its holdings on a global basis, particularly in the Asian pacific. Dell expects to double its business in China and other emerging nations (Shareholder Letter, p. 1)."
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The "Great Leap Forward", 2007.
An analysis of how the "Great Leap Forward" within information and communication technology has amounted into a "cultural revolution".
1,966 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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The paper discusses how in the past five years, the world has seen an emerging "Great Leap Forward" within information and communication technology. The paper examines the significance of this "Great Leap Forward" and observes how these dynamic changes have deeply impacted the cultural revolution of the modern era. The paper shows how these changes have had both a direct and indirect effect on an emerging cultural revolution. The paper explains that greater economic benefits created by ICT have led to a general increase in demands for cultural change to mirror economic improvements. The paper discusses how ICT has empowered individuals to new levels by flattening the lines of communication and changing the cultural understanding of the world as a whole.
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"When the terrorists of Al Qaeda planned their attacks on September 11th, they did not use the traditional mix of secret signals and special couriers. Instead they had a far more powerful and cryptic tool at their hands, the internet. Al Qaeda utilized organization and communication tools such as encrypted emails to carry out the most devastating attacks in United States history. That terrorist organizations now are mobile digitally speaks the changing times of information and communication technology. Within the past five years, the world has seen an emerging "Great Leap Forward" within information and communication technology."
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Computer Security and Encryption, 2007.
A description of modern cryptographic techniques which protect computer data.
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper describes and analyzes various methods of computer encryption that are used to protect data as it traverses the Internet. The author describes how data and information packets going through cyberspace are susceptible to interception and compromise. Several programs that protect data are described, including DES, RSA, AES, Blowfish and ECC. The author reviews these packages, and concludes that despite the availability of several cryptosystems in the market, security should still be based on the needs of the situation
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"Aside from DES and RSA, other crypto solutions are Blowfish, ECC and AES. Blowfish is a block cipher using 32 to 448 bits long keys. The data blocks go through 16 rounds of cryptographic functions (Staron and Adams, 2001) and the technique was designed by Bruce Schneier "to be immune to linear and differential cryptanalysis (Staron and Adams, 2001)." Ellipse Curve Cryptosystems (ECC) is similar to RSA in terms of providing both digital signature and encryption. By using properties of elliptic curves, ECC "provide ways of constructing groups of elements and specific rules on how the elements within these groups combine. One differing factor of ECC is its efficiency since it could work with limited processing capacity, storage supply, and bandwidth (Harris, 2003)," which makes it a good solution for wireless and mobile technologies."
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Organizational Technology Plan for Dell, Inc., 2007.
An analysis of the organizational technology plan for Dell Computers.
2,661 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper describes and analyzes the organizational technology plan for Dell, Inc, one of the world's largest vendors of personal computers. The study explores and defines the company's plans for the organization, including managers and individuals, and its intentions concerning how best to apply new and emerging technologies. A summary of the research and salient findings are provided in the conclusion.
Outline:
Overview
Figure 1. Dell Stock Performance - Past 5 Years to Date.
Current Technology Assessment
Value Chain Analysis
Social Contract
Global Issues
Table 1 - Dell Geographic Business Segments
Managing Change
Conclusion
References
Appendix A
Current Dell Products and Services
From the Paper
" Beyond these core business components, Dell has also expanded its operations to include financing alternatives, asset management services, and other customer financial services for its business and customers in the U.S. (Dell, 2007). Today, Dell's customers include large corporate, government, healthcare, and education accounts, as well as small-to-medium businesses and individual customers; however, the manner in which the company markets and sells its products and services bypasses all middlemen and work with and ship directly to their customers (Dell, 2007). The company's Market Guide profile indicates that Dell was founded by Michael S. Dell in 1984 under the name "Dell Computer Corporation"; in 2003, though, the company changed its name to Dell, Inc. with headquarters in Round Rock, Texas (Dell, 2007). The company's stock performance for the past 5 years to date compared to the NASDAQ averages on which it is listed, is shown in Figure 1 below."
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Internet Cafe in India, 2007.
This paper discusses the cultural and economic feasibility of launching an Internet cafe in India.
2,443 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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The writer of this article notes that a group of investors is considering the market opportunity of opening a series of Internet cafes in India and has commissioned the completion of a series of three reports on this topic. This paper presents the first report of the series and specifically focuses on the cultural and economic factors the group of investors needs to consider before moving forward with the development of strategies for Internet cafes throughout India. This specific report analyzes and provides insights into the advantages and disadvantages of cultural and economic factors within the Indian economy and examines the potential for success of an Internet cafe venture in this developing nation. Included in the assessment of these advantages and disadvantages are risk assessments and, where available, insights into the policies the Indian government is pursuing to both encourage greater growth, as well as preserve its sovereignty in specific areas including Internet access.
Outline:
Introduction
Business Model
Cultural Analysis
Advantages
Disadvantages
Economic Analysis
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Cultures influence and impact one another at a personal level first, comprised by millions of moments of truth that over time define how cultural values conflict or align with one another. As a result of these moments of truth accumulating over time, cultures define their distances from each other. In looking to develop Internet cafes throughout India, the cultural implications of bringing Internet access into both metro and rural areas will require inordinate patience and understanding that India is a nation known for slow, ponderous development. It is the antithesis of the alacrity and speed of the United States, European nations or Australia for example. The urgency in these more advanced nations is not present in India, mainly as a result of the sporadic performance of its infrastructure. It is common for electricity to not be available for possibly days at a time. There is also the cultural attitude of working to live as opposed to living to work, and in this difference is the cultural dichotomy that will make the developing of Internet cafes challenging for any westernized companies."
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Internet and Society, 2007.
This paper looks at the impact that the Internet is having on society, focusing on its effects on the entertainment industry.
869 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the Internet has greatly altered the culture in which we live, from creating global communication to exponentially increasing the quantity and availability of information. The writer further points out that the challenge to the culture has been phenomenal, as the positive and negative changes are as diverse as the content of the web itself. The writer notes that these changes include positive ones and negative ones and have even expanded the nature of crime, especially with regard to entertainment. The writer concludes that the foundations of the potential for the good and the bad of the changes that the Internet creates in the entertainment industry are well founded in the culture already but have yet to realize the full extent of the need for concern and alteration.
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"In the pros list there is a significant increase in the availability of entertainment resources, as the industry can link information to consumers in mass quantity and also quickly reach the consumer with media advertisement and image and media representations of new products. Over the last 20 or so years the positive potential of the internet has proliferated the expansions of the services."
"Yet, there is also a huge potential for cons, in the question. The music industry and the movie industry are forever changed by a completely new manner of piracy of materials that can significantly reduce revenue. Online gambling has created a situation of potential danger for those with dangerous gambling habits and video sharing of independent videos can open many web users up to exposure to illicit information they might otherwise have not been exposed to. Danger for unwanted exposure as well as a reduction in traditional means of revenue for the entertainment industries is only two of the most basic and serious potential negative changes to the entertainment industry that are a direct result of the Internet."
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Shared Wireless Access, 2007.
This paper examines the security concerns wireless local area networks pose.
785 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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The paper examines the Wireless-Fidelity (WI-FI) network, a term for a high-frequency wireless local area network. The paper explains its advantages of allowing home and office users to create wireless local networks, which connect two or more computers to each other with a faster Internet line. The paper discusses, however, how these advantages come at a cost, most notably the difficult of preventing unwanted, shared wireless access. The paper explains the difficulties involved in securing wireless networks.
From the Paper
"Wi-Fi networks are challenged by issues related to performance, interference and immature standards. However, security is by far the largest issue for users to consider. In a cabled network environment, a person must obtain physical access to a network outlet to gain access to the network. Access to the wireless network, on the other hand, is available within the operating area of the wireless base station which may be up to several hundred feet. Thus, the possibility of unauthorized access is a serious problem because anyone with a wireless data interface can gain access to the shared network."
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Online Education, 2007.
An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of online education, compared to campus-based education.
1,293 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses the way that the Internet has revolutionized the educational system with online education becoming increasingly popular. It describes the many benefits of online education, as well as the weaknesses of online education compared to traditional, campus-based education. The paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages from the personal point of view of the writer.
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"There are other benefits of taking online classes. When I was going to college, I always had a hard time preparing my schedule. Some classes that I wanted to take were so far apart that I had to wait for several hours to take the next class. Sometimes, I was only able to schedule one class in a whole day, although I had to spend the same commuting time to go to college as I would have for a full day of classes. After completing most of my classes and nearing graduation, I could not find the last classes I needed to graduate. I had to wait for two semesters before the college offered those classes. Online classes take care of these scheduling problems, and there is no commuting time, parking problems, or having to buy a car just to go to college. There could be blizzard outside the house and I could still take an online class in the comfort of my home."
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