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Project Management, 2007.
A project plan for creating a PC-based network.
1,123 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper presents a project plan to create a local area network (LAN) connecting seven PCs that are running their own office productivity applications, yet also sharing resources and schedulers collaboratively. The paper looks at budget and resource considerations and discusses how the senior management team must have a consistent and strong show of support for any strategy of change. The paper also provides a list of recommendations.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Budget Considerations
Resource Considerations
Team Communication Requirements and Managing Change
Recommendations
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"In constructing a LAN that has seven PCs, a file server that acts as a print server, network cabling including a router for making it possible for each PC to be connected to the LAN and to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider-supplied connection, and the Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and web page editing and production applications, the following estimate is derived. There are two options for networking, one with a wired approach that guarantees 100Mbps of performance and another, more mobile approach through wireless connections to the network. As the price of laptops, especially IBM ThinkPads, has come down drastically, it is highly recommended that this type of PC be used."
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Money Laundering and Terrorist Funding, 2006.
A review of the efforts of the HSBC Bank USA to prevent money laundering and terrorist funding.
7,162 words (approx. 28.6 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 159.95
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This paper discusses how, in an effort to combat the risk of criminal and terrorist activity, the federal government of the United States has charged banking institutions with protecting, monitoring, and reporting financial activity that may aid terrorists and criminals. According to the paper, the HSBC Bank USA takes this charge very seriously due to its own risk and a sense of social responsibility. This paper reviews how HSBC Bank USA strives for compliance within the legal framework set forth by the United States Patriot Act and Bank Security Act.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Mission and Value Statement
Problem Statement
Chapter 1. The Risk of Money Laundering and Terrorist Funding in the Banking Industry
Chapter 2. Legal Requirements and HSBC Compliance
Chapter 3. Technology Issues
Chapter 4. HSBC Operations and Internal Management
Chapter 5. Impending Developments and Future Challenges
Hypothesis
Conclusion
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"With payment filtering in place, false positives are an unfortunate inevitability. Coping with false positives--the blocking of transactions that are in fact legal customer activity--is a frustrating corporate matter for banks. Despite every care to prevent inconvenience to banking patrons, HSBC payment filters are likely to block payments where beneficiary names are similar to those on watch lists. This creates issues for management within HSBC, as additional personnel must be available to identify false positives and, where necessary, manually reverse payment rejections. Allocating addition funding for support staff and technology advances can aid in reducing false positives. Seeking out the best technology available and supporting industry-wide pushes for more research may also contribute to better advances and progress. "
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Ingram Micro, 2007.
An analysis of the dominant applications that Ingram Micro uses in its operations.
2,187 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper analyzes five of the most dominant applications that Ingram Micro uses as one of the global leaders in the distribution of computer related technology and services. The paper gives a general overview of Ingram Micro's business model and mission. The paper then evaluates Ingram Micro's five most mission critical applications, citing the evaluation criteria in a list format. These applications are further analyzed paragraph by paragraph according to the specific criteria.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Evaluating Ingram Micro's Five Most Mission Critical Applications
Five Mission Critical Systems Analyzed According to Criteria
Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) Systems
Order Management and Online Ordering Including Product Customization System Platform
Pricing Management and Compliance System
Service Life cycle Management System
Supply Chain Management System
References
Figure 1: Comparing Ingram Micro Product Customization Strategies
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"The five core systems that are critical for Ingram Micro to manage and grow their business include the MRP system, order management and online ordering system platform that include product configuration, pricing management and compliance system, Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) system, and Supply Chain Management system. Each of these systems is now analyzed specifically according to the following criteria:......"
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Identification and Globalization, 2006.
A discussion regarding the impact that globalization has had on the identify of the African Bushman.
1,905 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper presents an examination of globalization and how it impacts identity in Africa. The paper focus on the African Bushmen, and looks at group as well as individual identity issues as the Bushmen relate to the globalization process.
Outline:
Summary
Introduction
Historically
Globalization
Putting It All Together
Conclusion
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" In drawing a visual one can compare it to a phenomena commonly referred to as peer pressure in the world. It has long since been known that if one chooses to associate with a certain type of people it does not take long for that individual to begin to accept the mindset of the group. It does not take long for that person to begin excusing behaviors that may be questionable. In fact, there is a syndrome called the Stockholm Syndrome in which victims of kidnap and violence eventually begin to identify with their captors and become sympathetic to their cause. "
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Internet Vulnerability, 2007.
An analysis of the possible risk for consumers in terms of the loss of their personal identity and privacy and their exposure to fraud when using the Internet.
1,199 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the vulnerability of citizens and consumers in terms of Internet transactions. It examines both criminal activities, as well as legitimate yet privacy-endangering activities that occur through the Internet. In addition, the paper discusses ways in which consumers can protect themselves against such activities. It suggests ways that consumers can avoid the possible problems related to Internet communications.
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"While the Internet has certainly made lives more convenient, communications faster, and information more readily accessible, there is a price to pay for these conveniences. As Howard Rheingold points out in "Disinformocracy," consumers need to look closely at technology, and examine not only how advancements such as the Internet can improve lives, but also the risks associated with that improvement (Rheingold, 188). Once risks are identified, such as the risk of responding to emails, online transactions, online communication, and web surfing, consumers need to protect themselves by performing a few simple, quick steps to keep both their own computers and their information stored online secure. While the Internet certainly introduces several privacy and identity theft issues, informed consumers can protect themselves against such losses, and the Internet can remain a safe, protected, vital piece of technology in the modern world."
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The Internet and Fine Art, 2007.
An examination of how sales of fine art have been affected by the Internet.
1,975 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses the difference between art and culture, especially when it appears on the Internet. It then describes how the Internet has changed the creation, dissemination and selling of art and culture. Additionally, the paper discusses the level of success that artists can achieve when trying to sell their art over the Internet and explains why there may be a difference between selling online and selling through a gallery.
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"Selling Art on the Internet, by Marques Vickers, a California artist, describes how the artist can mount their own website (after learning website design), generate traffic to their website and cultivate media exposure. The "pay for clicks" describes how, if an artist has more visitors to their website, they pay for it to "agent companies" who generate visitors to their specific site. There are also merchant affiliate programs, self-publishing virtual and portfolio galleries. The author talks about auction sites, as well, the most popular way for an artist to get their work on the web. Directed toward the individual artist, the author believes that the Internet is the way that artwork will be distributed in the future. Though nothing is as good as seeing the actual work on display, artwork can actually be enhanced to look better than it actually does, if one knows how to manipulate the programs that help put their work out there on the web."
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Sumerian Civilization, 2007.
An analysis of the technological innovations of the Sumerian civilization and how they influenced those around them.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper describes and analyzes the Sumerian civilization which appeared approximately in 4000 B.C., on the flood plain of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The paper discusses some of the technical innovations attributed to the Sumerians, such as writing and systematic record keeping, the plow, social and economic organization and units of time. It describes how the Sumerians influenced those around them with these innovations.
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"According to archeological remains, the Sumerians were the first civilization that used a complex system of bookkeeping that allowed them to record transactions within the community as well as transactions of trade with neighboring societies. Although they still remain a mystery as to their origin, the Sumerians seem to have appeared as a fully developed society with technology and organizational skills far superior to any other societies of that era. The Sumerians evolved from hunters and gathers to communities of farmers who faced an unpredictable and hostile environment, yet their innovations in writing and recordkeeping influenced future civilizations. Not only are they credited with inventing the wheel, the plow, and timekeeping, but the earliest known literature, the epic of Gilgamesh, is attributed to the Sumerian civilization. Thus, modern civilizations owe much to this mysterious ancient peoples."
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Henry Adams, 2007.
A review of Henry Adams' autobiography "The Education of Henry Adams."
1,430 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the concepts found in Henry Adams' autobiography "The Education of Henry Adams," regarding the technological and social changes of the 19th century. The paper discusses Adams' rejection of technology and his praise for spiritual values and gives examples from the book to illustrate his points.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Adams' Rejection of Technology, Praise of Spiritual Values
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"Again on page 383 Adams juxtaposes the new science with religion; Adams' concept of education was being stood on its head by these new machines, and there had not been such a dramatic break with the past since Copernicus and Galileo broke the news to the world that the earth was round, not flat. Columbus proved something shocking too, but there had not been a "revolution" like the one at the Chicago "Gallery of Machines" ("Great Exposition of 1900) since Constantine (the Roman emperor who became a Christian) "set up the Cross." This kind of astonishing and radical departure from previous society, previous learning - this "mysterious energy" - had not been witnessed since the discovery of the Cross (Adams 383)."
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UNIX Today, 2007.
This paper explores the success of the UNIX operating system.
1,111 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper discusses how UNIX is a robust and scalable operating system that has been in existence for thirty years. The paper explains that one of the main reasons for UNIX's unparalleled use and steady market growth is its portability and multi-user and multi-tasking ability, especially when it comes to deployment in servers and workstations. The paper further relates that its security posture is considered superior to the Windows family of operating systems.
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"UNIX, simply put, is a robust and scalable operating that has been in existence for almost over 30 years. In some cases, it has been called "the grandfather of operating systems" as a result of the years it has been extant. The OS was developed in the 1960s and born out of the need by Bell Laboratories in the United States to have an operating system that could be use by its staff to assist them in their scientific and academic research. It is older than Microsoft's brand of operating systems and considered more secure and less bug/error-free! "It was designed for users who were largely computer scientists and AT&T (the owners of Bell Laboratories) made UNIX available at nominal cost to academic users, with whom it became popular."
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Automating Land Survey Data, 2006.
A look at the methods and reliability of cataloging land survey data electronically.
2,094 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This paper attempts to define a series of system integration and process re-definition strategies to enable field notes obtained during land surveying to be electronically cataloged and automated for more efficient use. The paper addresses the reliability of the data itself, which is captured and noted in field notebooks. The paper focuses primarily on how to automate what is today a highly manual repository of data existing in the 200 field notebooks that comprise the accumulated data to this point.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Starting with Change Management Is Critical
From Data Repository to Enterprise Content Management System
Advantages of Creating a Land Surveying Content Management System
Disadvantages of Creating a Land Surveying Content Management System
Proposed Costs
Considerations of Change Management
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"The disadvantages of implementing an automated system to better manage the land use notebooks center mainly on both the time needed during work hours to train users in new procedures for using the system, in addition to the costs of integration with other systems to keep the current one relevant over time."
"In the majority of instances there are many more costs associated with implementing a content management system than initially appear during the forecasting stage (Columbus and Murphy 2), and the level of integration with other systems continues to drive up the costs of these types of implementations. With all these shortcoming said however, the savings in efficiency and accuracy of queries does have a significant effect on the Return on Investment (ROI) of this type of program."
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Internet Recruiting, 2007.
Description of how the Internet may be used by companies to recruit new employees.
1,990 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines the benefits for job searchers and companies of using the Internet as a recruiting tool. The writer explores the history and explosion of Internet recruiting and provides an examination of the advantages and disadvantages of its use. The paper presents the pros and cons of Internet recruiting from both the perspective of the employer and the job seeker.
Outline:
Introduction
From the Recruiter's View
The Applicant
Conclusion
References
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"For many years recruiters and employers were at the mercy of the whim of the local public. If a company had an opening it would usually advertise in the local papers, possibly put a sign up in the window and occasionally put a call into local recruiting agencies for assistance(Levy, 2000). Then the waiting game would begin.
The applicants who were interested in applying for the position would either stop in or fax a resume to the company in the hopes they could obtain an interview.
"The strain of a tight labor market has increased the importance of organizational recruitment activity. The deep pool of applicant talent that once existed has become shallow, as potential employees have ample opportunities available to them. As a result of this shortage of workers, there is a great deal of pressure on human resource departments to attract qualified applicants to their organizations. Without an adequate number of applicants, selection procedures cannot yield quality employees(Levy, 2000).""
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Best Buy's Competitive Advantage, 2007.
This paper discusses the automation of Best Buy's customized selling experience.
1,044 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper reveals that at the center of Best Buy's competitive advantage is its ability to deliver customized and highly personalized service. The paper shows how Best Buy has been able to automate its services and product customization through online-guided selling, sales and product configurators. The paper discusses how automating the quote-to-order process is delivering significant results for Best Buy and makes it possible for customers to shop on a 24/7 basis during the holiday season.
Outline:
Best Buy Automates Guided Selling and Quote-to-Order Processes
Comparing Quote-to-Order and Guided Selling at Best Buy
Summary
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"Best Buy relies on a series of distribution centers that are continually managed through the use of their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems which function as the distributed order management hub that synchronizes customer demand from its stores with incoming supply chain partners' shipments. The ability to synchronize their many supply chain partners with the demands of stores is another of Best Buy's major competitive advantages, and ensures that the store sales persons have the optimal mix of products for the customers who frequent their stores."
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Cell Phone Radiation, 2006.
A discussion regarding the dangers of cell phone radiation.
1,547 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper takes a look at the danger of the radiation emitted from a cell phone in use. According to the paper, some of the potential health hazards that may evolve from cell phone use include noise in the ear, memory loss, headaches, malignant brain tumors and DNA damage.
Outline:
I.The Silent Enemy
Cover-up?
Radiation
II.Concerns for All Ages
In Light on Concerns
III. The Big Question
The Privilege to Listen
From the Paper
"Even though cell phones and fortune cookies may not initially appear to have a common thread, the concept that connects them is that those who market cell phones, in a similar sense, do not usually consider what happens to those who purchase and use cell phones. In the study completed by Salford et al funded by a grant from the Swedish Council for Work Life Research. Completed during 2002, the authors examine potential risks of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields for the human body. Their previous studies posit ". . . weak pulsed microwaves give rise to a significant leakage of albumin through the blood-brain barrier."
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Multimedia Cell Phone Market, 2007.
An assessment of market opportunities for Microsoft to penetrate the multimedia cell phone market.
2,503 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper analyzes the opportunities for Microsoft to enter the multimedia cell phone market on a global basis. It provides an internal analysis of the company's abilities in this area, the current market environment and the key market drivers. The paper includes a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis and provides the application of Dr. Michael Porter's Five Forces analysis.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Situation Analysis
SWOT Analysis of Microsoft's Entry into The Multimedia Cell Phone Market
Mobile Solution Platform Strategic Factors: The Critical Link Globally
Market Segmentation
Market Positioning Analysis
Competitive Landscape and Analysis
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"Phase 1 - Large enterprise management vendors will develop true 'mobile expertise', integrating mobile elements into their core solution offerings (as opposed to the point solutions they offer today). Phase 2 - Business process management (BPM) vendors will recognize that mobile solutions provide a considerable opportunity and look to add BPM elements to existing management solutions. As a result, business processes that utilize mobile technology may then be exposed, managed and manipulated as and when necessary in order to generate even greater cost savings and efficiencies. Phase 3 - Following BPM integration into management solutions, business activity monitoring (BAM) will start to play a role, so that enterprises may start to understand the dynamics of various parts of multiple processes."
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Online Marketing, 2007.
This paper examines online-guided selling and product configuration as opposed to the manually-oriented approach.
1,109 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper discusses how the automating of the quote-to-order processes has become central to many companies' strategies to better serve their customers. The paper describes how this approach is generating significant cost and time savings for those companies engaging in B2B (business-to-business) commerce both on a national and global level. The paper includes tables of research which validate that automating the quote-to-order process between companies delivers significant results.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Comparing Quote-to-Order and Guided Selling in B2B Online Marketing
Summary
From the Paper
"Given the fact that quotes drive production to the Bill of Materials level in virtually every manufacturing center, the criticality of this process in B2B marketing and commerce transactions is seen in Figure 1, Manual Quote-to-order Workflow. The manually-oriented approach to this process is costing manufacturers weeks of lost time from taking an order to scheduling it for manufacturing and fulfillment. AMR Research (2003) has profiled this process in the context of guided selling, sales, and product configurators, in addition to work completed by Askegar and Columbus (2002)."
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