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Financial Impact of Globalization, 2008.
This paper looks at the financial impact of globalization on manufacturing
in the United States.
1,136 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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In this article, the writer discusses globalization in terms of its impact on US based manufacturing. The observation is made that globalization is best described as the internationalization of goods and services as well as the internationalization of production and manufacturing. The predominant business strategies related to globalization are discussed which are outsourcing and offshoring. These phenomena are related to productive output within the US economy and with total number of manufacturing positions in the market that have been lost due to globalization factors. The writer concludes that the impact of globalization on US based manufacturing has been negative in terms of total productive output as well as in total number of jobs in manufacturing.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Productivity & Labor
Globalization's Affect on the US
Conclusion
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"Manufacturing and production as an economic activity consists of many factors. However, the two most important economic factors relative to manufacturing are productivity and labor because overall output is the broadest measure of productivity and labor relative to the number of manufacturing jobs present is the broadest measure of efficiency. Developing a better understanding of how globalization has affected these two factors in the US market is paramount to determining the future trends related to US manufacturing as globalization continues to be the international economic model of choice. Before examining these factors vis-a-vis the US market, it is important to describe the particular phenomena associated with globalization, which leads to the mass movement of manufacturing and production from one market to another that impacts productivity and labor metrics."
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Financial Globalization, 2002.
Explores the impacts of financial globalization on the world and addresses how it affects participating communities.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper demonstrates that globalization is a one- sided approach to economics at this time, where those that benefit from globalization tend to profit at the expense of those living in less- developed communities.
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Financial Institutions in a Global Economy, 2006.
A paper on the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
1,231 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper begins by explaining the original role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and then explains the role that the IMF has taken over more recently - that of bailing out small countries in times of distress. The paper then states that the United States is currently the world economic leader, and is over-represented in the global banking community. The author explains that one major change occurring in the global economy is the influence of non-shareholders on business, primarily by boycotts. The paper also looks at the issue of ethics in current global economics.
Table of Contents:
The Roles of Financial Institutions in a Global Economy
Changes in the Financial Services Industry over the Next Decade
Expected Changes in Stakeholder Relationships as a Result of Financial Institution Change
Ethics Issues in Financial Services
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"When it was founded, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) intended to coordinate global macroeconomic policy; since then, its work has changed and it has evolved into a different entity (Bird and Joyce, 2001, p. 75). Its mandate was once thought to be preventing global financial disaster by making emergency loans to developing and distressed nations when that nation's own financial institutions were not able to surmount economic difficulties. Despite the fairly widespread and deep Asian economic crisis of a few years ago, in which financial institutions in the region were distressed and unable to handle the capital demands alone, Bird and Joyce note that recent economic reversals have been relatively self-contained and self-limiting, unlike the Great Depression, for example; this fact dictates the relationship of financial institutions to the global economy. Politics made it likely that financial institutions from various nations would have their own ideas of what shape financial aid and financial aid reform should take (Bird and Joyce, 2001, p. 75)."
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Financial Implications to Global Defense Companies, 2008.
This paper provides an analysis of the financial implications of a cutback in defense spending on global defense companies.
6,405 words (approx. 25.6 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 148.95
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This research paper attempts to determine what will happen to the employees of companies such as NGC if the U.S. government deems it necessary to reduce current spending amounts on military systems. To this end, this study considers the research and development (R&D) options for companies such as NGC, specifically, which options will be most beneficial to the employees and the general public of the U.S. Moreover, this paper looks at whether the U.S. can remain a superpower in order to protect its people from terrorism, while reducing its military expenses.
Outline:
Chapter One: Introduction
Context of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Research Design and Methodology
Organization of the Study
Chapter Two: What are the Research and Development (R&D) Options for Companies such as NGC?
Chapter Three:What options will be most beneficial to the employees and the general public of the U.S.?
Chapter Four: Can the U.S. Remain a Superpower and Protect Its People from Terrorism while Reducing Its Military?
Conclusion
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"In recent years, many pundits have been heard lamenting the loss of the 'good old days of Communism,' when America's enemies were well demarked and neatly contained in known geographic areas. By sharp contrast, today, the terrorist threats arrayed against the United States and its interests at home and abroad are dramatically different than years past, and even the most enthusiastic weapons systems advocates would likely be reluctant to suggest that such innovations would prove effective against these increasingly nebulous threats to America's security. In spite of the growing need for more sophisticated weapons and communications systems on the battlefield, some analysts suggest that the Department of Defense has failed to continue the pace of modernization projects that was historically maintained during the Cold War. One author emphasizes that, "It would be wrong to say U.S. forces have reached the point where they are forced to use obsolete weapons and equipment. On the other hand, according to the department, the need to step up modernization funding is growing with each passing year" (Brasher, 2000, p. 203). This is not to say, of course, that the new types and levels of threats have been ignored, but rather that defense spending is not being used to its maximum advantage today, but the policymakers are trying."
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BMW and Global Financial Risk, 2006.
This paper looks at BMW's business actions in order to manage global financial risk.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This article looks at steps and strategies used to manage an international business while controlling the financial risk to the company. The writer notes that BMW takes multiple steps to manage the global financial risk associated with doing business in an international and competitive climate. The author describes various techniques used by BMW, as an international firm. The paper discusses how the BMW Corporation management analyzes the types of risk to which they are subject by conducting business in an international market. The writer examines how such risks can be controlled and hedged.
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"Any firm conducting business internationally faces global financial risk. Of particular concern is risk associated from foreign exchange transactions or currency related issues. Much of this risk results from the volatility ever present within the exchange rate and among interest rates. There are always other risks though associated with conducting business in a global marketplace. Fortunately there are very clear and decisive steps organizations can take to minimize the risks associated with international business. Many hedging instruments or techniques are available and work well to ensure a company manages risk reasonably."
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Global Financial Markets, 2005.
An overview of capital controls in an era of globalization.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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Within the framework of a globalized political economy, aiming towards the eradication of any and all artificial barriers to trade, the question of capital liberalization has become an increasingly critical one. Consequent to the free trade philosophy of globalization, the IMF and World Bank have always argued against the implementation of capital controls or the imposition of barriers towards the free movement of capital across the world. This paper explains that such barriers are negatively perceived as threats to globalization or obstacles to the realization of a global economic system. This paper shows that several member countries, especially those impacted by the Asian financial crisis, adopted a contrary policy, whereby they either tightened existing controls on either capital outflow or inflow or adopted even more stringent capital control mechanisms. Such a policy appears to be contrary to the goal of establishing a liberalized and stable global capital market, functioning in accordance with the principles of rational choice and comparative advantage. However, careful assessment of the arguments for and against capital controls in this paper, together with a review of a pertinent body of factual formal evidence, illustrates that the imposition of capital controls, as opposed to the full liberalization of the global capital market, better serves the purposes of capital market stabilization, efficient allocation of resources, and protection of national economies.
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"The third argument in favour of capital liberalization is intimately connected to the factor of financial instability and the importance of equilibrating balance of payments. As noted by Sebastian Edwards (1999), all economies are vulnerable to such external shocks as would upset balance of payments. In order to redress that situation and minimize its negative consequences, it is necessary to balance the current account through capital movements as would restore the equilibrium of the balance of payments and offset potential inflation. The free and unrestricted global movement of capital is, thus, a necessary corollary to the maintenance of balanced current account (Edwards 1999). Consequently, from within the parameters of this last argument, liberalization of capital and the concomitant creation of a thoroughly globalized capital market is strongly founded upon the imperatives of maintaining balanced current accounts."
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Globalization and Developing Countries, 2005.
A thorough look at the effects of financial globalization on developing countries.
6,258 words (approx. 25.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 146.95
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This report uncovers some of the trends in financial integration through globalization do in fact help developing nations grow faster and how financial integration affects macroeconomic volatility. The paper also suggests some benefits of financial globalization and how these scenarios could, if used properly, be fully harnessed. Through an examination of variables such as fixed and floating exchange rates, macroeconomic volatility and the roles played by governments, this report hones in on effects of financial globalization on developing countries. Includes several graphs and tables.
Introduction
Brief History of Globalization and Financial Globalization
Summary and Main Theme of the Paper
Organization of the Paper
Necessary Elements for Successful Financial Globalization
Benefits from Successful Financial Globalization
Conditions of Developing Countries for Accepting Financial Integration
Risks of Financial Globalization for Developing Countries
Does Financial Integration Help Developing Countries Grow Faster?
How Does it Affect Macroeconomic Volatility in These Countries?
How Can the Benefits of Financial Globalization be Fully Harnessed?
Conclusion
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"Another way to harness globalization is to have sound government operations that promote strong and positive investment inflows from the international mutual funds. This government must be fully cognizant that they may have to relinquish some internal power so as to enhance the communication with the established global powers to be. Developing countries also can not overlook the risk factors that come along with the financial globalization. "Capital controls are advocated both as a way of preventing and managing this latter type of crisis, and as a regulatory remedy to mitigate excess borrowing in the first place, when financial regulation is too weak to address the moral hazard incentives of explicit and implicit government guarantees. (Little & Olivei, 1999)
Their independent macroeconomic policies and domestic governance does affect the entire process and an overvalued exchange rate or overextended domestic lending boom could create a global crisis. Developing nations must grasp that transparency entails dealing with international investors who may destabilize a developing country's financial markets if they are allowed to run free. Thus, to best harness and derive the benefits from financial globalization, developing nations must establish a foundation that is based on the volatility of international capital flows, macroeconomic policies and a sound governmental base."
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"The Financial Times", 2006.
This paper presented as a case study focuses on the current status and positioning of the "Financial Times" in the global media market.
1,613 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper details the strengths and weaknesses of "The Financial Times" an international business newspaper. Several of the strengths cited in this report include the paper's strong brand-name and solid reputation for scrupulous and reliable reporting while its weaknesses include difficulties in raising circulation numbers while trying to compete with its main rival "The Wall Street Journal." This paper supplies a concise analysis into the current standing of the "Financial Times" by focusing on the results of seven specific studies including the SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis and Michael Porter's Five Forces Analysis. This paper delves into the various opportunities and strategies available to the 'Financial Times" that will invariably improve the current standing of the publication such as expansion into existing global markets. The writer of this paper contends and explains how and why the "Financial Times" must learn to diversify and adapt to the global market if it intends to remain a prominent and respected publication. This paper also contains an graph illustrating the "Financial Times" standing in the global media market.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
SWOT Analysis
PESTEL Analysis
Michael Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Michael Porter's Generic Strategies
Michael Porter's Value Chain
The Boston Matrix
Ansoff Matrix
Conclusion
References
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"Michael Porter's Generic Strategies are: Cost leadership, differentiation, cost focus, and differentiation focus. Financial Times has successfully utilized an industry wide differentiation strategy. They have touted themselves as the most reliable news source in the industry. And, by utilizing pieces like the FT PM, they have further differentiated themselves from many of the competitors who do not offer this teaser preview sheet. Michael Porter's Value Chain analysis involves analyzing: inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and service. Financial Times' inbound logistics include their newsgathering facets. The organization has a staff of qualified reporters and editors that are in control of the input materials."
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Asian Financial Crisis of 1997-1998, 2006.
A discussion regarding the impact of the Asian Financial Crisis on the global economy.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 142.95
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This paper reviews how in the contemporary context in the middle of the first decade of the 21st century, the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997-1998 seems a distant memory that has been obscured by the meteoric economic boom of China and the global changes that have occurred post-September 11, 2001. However this perspective risks ignoring the significance of this crisis given that the underlying structures of the global economy during this crisis, in particular the phenomenon of globalization and its primary institutions the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organization (WTO) continue to shape our economy today.
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Globalization and the South Korea Crisis, 1997-1998, 2008.
This paper analyzes, in detail, the South Korean economic crisis from 1997 to 1998, which the paper contends was caused by globalization.
4,235 words (approx. 16.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 112.95
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This paper states that, although globalization has many powerful benefits, financial globalization is not necessarily always a force for good, as in the case of South Korea. The author points out that, before the 1997 crisis, South Korea had embraced globalization and had become one of the great economic success stories in history. The author relates that financial liberalization and globalization were perverted by powerful business interests, which resulted in a banking crisis, a currency crisis and, finally, a full-fledged financial crisis. The paper stresses that the villains of the Korean crisis were the family-owned conglomerates called "chaebol" and their allies in the pre-crisis Korean government. The paper also describes the steps taken by South Korea to stem the downturn and to re-emerge as the strongest economy among all the countries that have experienced financial crises.
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"South Korea's macroeconomic fundamentals were strong before the crisis. In 1996 inflation in South Korea was below 5%, real output growth was close to 7%, and the country was expected to grow at a rate of more than 6% in 1997. The government budget was in slight surplus, while the current account deficit had fallen from 4.4% of GDP in 1996 to less than 2% in 1997. From a macroeconomic point of view, the South Korean economy seemed well managed, so the financial crisis cannot be attributed to macroeconomic fundamentals. Instead, the source of the crisis was perversion of the financial liberalization process, which had some particularly strange elements."
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The Global Defense Industry, 2008.
A research paper to analyze the financial implications to the global defense industry in regards to a cutback in defense spending.
17,300 words (approx. 69.2 pages), 59 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper presents research, which shows the implications, by the year 2015, for a global defense company if there are cutbacks of more than 20 percent of the U.S. federal budget. The author presents an analysis of current projects to indicate how funding is used towards military sustainment and how projected cuts could affect those projects. The paper demonstrates how the employees of global defense companies, the military and the general population of the United States could be affected. The methodology for this study is content analysis.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Context of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Research Design and Methodology
Organization of the Study
What are the Research and Development (R&D) Options for Companies such as NGC?
Table:Government Contractors in Court
What Options will be Most Beneficial to the Employees and the General Public of the U.S.?
Table: Factors Mitigating the Impacts of Military Base Closures
Table: Recapitulation and Summary of Base Closure Journal Articles and Texts
Table: Recapitulation and Summary of Influences on Defense R&D Journal Articles and Recent Media Reports
Overview of Northrop Grumman
Table: Current R&D Initiatives by Northrop Grumman.
Overview of Boeing
Table: Current R&D Initiatives by Boeing
Overview of Lockheed Martin
Table: Current R&D Initiatives by Lockheed Martin
Potential Research and Development Initiatives
Robotics and Robot Companions for the Elderly
Water Desalination Initiatives
Video Games
Can the U.S. Remain a Superpower and Protect Its People from Terrorism while Reducing Its Military?
Conclusion
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"The quantitative aspects of the water supply have been widely studied as to specific regions of the world and it is possible to view these trends on a global level. According to Starr (1996), the next few decades are going to be characterized by conflicts - even wars - over increasingly scarce water resources. This author reports that, "Nature annually contributes in fresh water to the world's continents about ten times the world's water use for all purposes. On average, about 70 percent flows to the sea in seasonal floods."
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Globalization, Integration & Outsourcing, 2005.
A review of globalization as an economic model, financial integration and the benefits and downfalls of outsourcing on the economy.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 10 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the spread and effect of globalization as a world economic model to facilitate commerce and financial integration. Additionally, the ill-effects of globalization are examined, such as outsourcing, which entails the migration of operations overseas to foreign borders. Outsourcing is particular savage for advanced economies such as the United States where first the manufacturing and production jobs migrate only to be replaced later by service and technology positions later.
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"Globalization is the economic catchphrase of the 21st century. People use it to explain many things but when asked to define it, the term often defies explanation. One source defines globalization as: The integration of the world's culture, economy, and infrastructure driven by the lowering of political barriers to transnational trade and investment, and by the rapid proliferation of communication and information technologies. The term is often used in reference to the substantial impact of free-market forces on local, regional and national economies. (Globalization, Commanding... 1) The key points in the given definition would seem to be culture, economy, and infrastructure, since globalization is often blamed or praised for phenomena within each of these areas. Culture, because globalization tends to blur delineations between them; economy because globalization appears to benefit the more efficient economies; and infrastructure because the mechanisms of communication, transportation, and knowledge transfer facilitate it."
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The Positive and Negative Aspects of Globalization, 2005.
A discussion on the positive and negative aspects of globalization and their impact on the global community.
1,431 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses globalization as a process that increases tge integration of economies of countries through trade and financial flows and that involves the movement of people and knowledge across borders. The paper maintains that some of the aspects of globalization are good and some are bad. The paper then relates that some of the positive aspects are the spread of culture and ideas, the break down of the language barriers, and the reduced risk of armed conflict. In contrast, some negative aspects of globalization are the exploitation of labor, eroding and corruption of local governments and the destruction of the environment. The paper concludes that it is too early to judge the outcome of Globalization. When developing nations reach the level the U.S is at right now we will hopefully all benefit from the process of globalization
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"The spreading of cultures and ideas are positive aspects of Globalization. The spread of culture will allow nations to understand each other better .This will then lead to a reduction in cultural conflicts Culture is spread though food, music, movies and other mediums. Because the United States is such a driving force behind globalization, it is spreading its culture through almost every medium possible. The songs and movies produced in the United States are often reflective of U.S and western Culture. Therefore, they help spread the ideal and values of Capitalism and Democracy."
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Financial Management at Citibank, 2004.
A description of Citibank's financial practices.
3,130 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper attempts to analyse the budgeting practices at Citibank with respect to activity based costing, performance measurement and key performance indicators. Recommendations are also provided.
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Introduction to Financial Management
Introduction to Citigroup
How Citigroup handles Financial Management
Activity Based Costing and Activity Based Management
Stages of Activity Based Costing in Citibank
Identification of main cost
Activity Based Budget System
Introduction to Budgeting
How Citigroup handles Budgeting
Evaluation/ Critical Evaluation of the system
Financial Indicators & Non-Financial Indicators
What is Financial Indicator/Non-Financial Indicator
Usage of Financial Indicator/Non-Financial Indicator within Citigroup
Evaluation of Financial Indicator/Non-Financial Indicator
Suggestions of improvement
Sources of Finance and Working Capital
Main sources of Finance within Citigroup
Influences on working capital within Citigroup
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Budgeting is used to assist in strategic planning. Strategic or long-range planning requires the specification of objectives towards which future operations should be directed. The search for better methods of allocating and controlling the expenditure of funds has always been very important to managers. With corporations realizing decreasing revenues and governments confronted by huge deficits, budgeting is more difficult than ever. The old methods no longer are suitable for Citibank. The newest forms of budgeting are Zero-based Budgeting (ZBB) and Activity-Based Budgeting (ABB)."
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The Financial Services Industry and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), 2008.
A thesis analyzing the impact of voice over Internet (VoIP) protocol in the financial services industry.
19,660 words (approx. 78.6 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper examines the adoption of voice over Internet (VoIP) protocol in each segment of the financial services industry, specifically focusing on the adoption practices in small, mid-size and large financial services firms. The author points out how companies at each strata of the financial services market change their processes to take advantage of the customer-centric, financial operations and services aspects of having VoIP-based systems in their organizations. The paper researches questions about the adoption of VoIP and its relationship to customer loyalty, the modification of quoting, ordering and payment systems using VoIP, the return on investment (ROI) and how well the customers of financial services firms are adopting VoIP-based applications. Includes several color graphs, figures and illustrations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Executive Summary
Context of the Problem
Problem Statement
Specific Research Questions
Study Significance and Contribution to This Field
Research Design and Methodology
Phase I: Exploratory Research with Industry Experts using Experience Interviews Phase II: Early Adopter Research
Primary and Secondary Sources of Information
Organization of the Study
Literature Review
Summary
Factors Driving Financial Services' Technology Adoption
Financial Services Technology Needs Assessment
Defining the Financial Value Chain (FVC) and the role of VoIP
VoIP Market Dynamics in Financial Services
Applications Are the Agents of Change in VoIP Financial Services
Introducing the VoIP-Enabled Enterprise
Consensus of Industry Analysts on VoIP in Financial Services
VoIP within Financial Services: A Study of Transitions
Grant Thornton Case Study
Selection Criteria and Evaluation for VoIP System
Deployment at Grant Thornton
Results of the VoIP Implementation
Defining Voice over Internet Protocol
How does VoIP Work?
Step 1: Voice to Digital Data Transformation
Setp 2: Digital Data to IP Transformation
Step 3: Transmission
Step 4: IP Packet to Digital Data Transformation
Step 4: IP packet to Digital Data Transformation
Step 5: Digital Voice to Analog Voice Transformation
The Critical Role of VoIP Standards
A Critical Success Factor in Financial Services in Security over VoIP
Threats to VoIP
Confidentiality
ARP floods
VoIP Influence on Customer Loyalty
Executive Summary
Touch-Tone Interactive Voice Recognition
Automated Speech Recognition
Web Self-Service Sites
Analysts'\ Recommendations for Creating Value-Added Services Based on VoIP
Analysts' Recommendations for Launching Self-Service Channels Based on VoIP
Summary
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"Applications are the integration point between technology and business processes, and the growth of VoIP-based applications specifically in the areas of financial services and the growth of online banking, online investing and the many services financial institutions are working to deliver over the Internet.
"In a world of circuit switched networks (the foundation of PSTN Service), telephony has always been about access and security. The role of security in circuit switched networks is one that is highly matured, trusted, and relied on by even the most resistant-to-change financial institutions."
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