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United Management Technologies, 2006.
A look at United Management Technologies, a leader in the field of project portfolio management.
1,142 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at United Management Technologies, the history of the company and the business strategies that have made the company what it is today. UMT have developed software products that follows the entire circuit in the evolution of a project portfolio.
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"The software products that UMT has developed follows the entire circuit in the evolution of a project portfolio, from brainstorming a set of initial projects (Portfolio Builder) to selecting the projects that maximize company value by impacting the main objectives, to planning and managing after selection (Portfolio Planning and Portfolio Dashboard). Other successful applications include the Central Repository and UMT Portfolio Manager 3.2.
As the company managed to successfully operate a niche that combined consultancy service with software products (as one of the partners themselves put it, UMT was at the very beginning a consultancy company which used software, now it tends to become a software company that sometimes performs consultancy services), it became a market leader in project portfolio management and related products.
Its main competitors can be traced among companies offering similar services, Pacific Edge or Primavera counting among them. "
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Management Technologies, 2007.
An examination of information technology and content management systems in the state of Virgina.
1,637 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper examines information technology at the state government level and explains the work done by the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA). The paper explains the role of the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) and its reasons for implementing a content management system. The paper also looks at database management and security.
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Information Technology in State Government
Integrated Unemployment Insurance Software
Content Management Systems
Database Management and Security
Executive Support Systems
Digital Rights Management
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"Information technology is a growing concern at the state government level in many regions as the need for rapid information processing and operations becomes a key factor in the day-to-day management of government activities. The Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) is a newly centralized government entity that has been tapped to innovate operational, financial and content management systems. Historically, state agencies have lacked the funds and planning processes to execute large scale renovation of infrastructure. However, the creation of VITA has allowed agencies such as the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) to expand many of its services and provide the proper administrative support needed in serving the Governor's Office as its one-stop workforce resource."
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Law Office Management and Computer Technology, 2004.
A review of the the application of computerized knowledge management in legal practice organizations.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper examines the diverse elements of law office management and the value of information technology as a tool in law offices. It also looks at knowledge management strategy and organizational structure.
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"Law office management often is referred to as the business side of legal practice. To an extent this characterization is accurate but it also is limited. Law office management also may refer to the ..."
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CRM (Customer Resource Management) Technology, 2005.
This paper discusses three CRM (Customer Resource Management) business solutions in the case of Kucera Clothier.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper evaluate three CRM (Customer Resource Management) business solutions: Dashboard Customer Service and CRM system from Iventa, a wireless system from PeopleSoft and a new CRM system from Teradata. The author selects the best technology and explains why it is better than the other two. The paper relates that they are compared in terms of features, capabilities, costs, return on investment and other dimensions
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"Three CRM (Customer Resource Management) systems have been recommended to Kucera Clothier, and now the three need to be analyzed for features, costs, and limitations. The three are offered by different companies, one the Dashboard Customer Service and CRM system from Iventa, a second a wireless system from PeopleSoft, and the third a new CRM system from Teradata. The Dashboard's Customer Service and CRM system is advertised as "a completely integrated and automated way to provide your visitors, customers, subscribers and/or members world-class service in a low cost, highly efficient manner. Automatically track all interaction your customer has with your website and your support personnel. Empower your customers to help themselves by providing access to edit information, view order status and tracking data, view customer service requests and responses, renew or upgrade memberships, and search your own knowledge base and FAQ's."
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Management and Information Technology, 2001.
This paper describes the widespread use of Information Technology in virtually every business today.
2,915 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper explains how Information Technology is in use in virtually every business today as managers are graded on their ability to handle the flow of information in computer databases. The author contends that one of the most important skills that any business manager will have to have in the foreseeable future is the ability to manage the IT hardware and software now required by business. This paper details the need for integrating IT systems and making them usable for the entire office staff. It describes the role that people play in the system and details several success stories of companies that have introduced IT systems into their company.
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"It is barely conceivable that any modern office should not have to work with both the blessings and the perils of Information Technology -- that already-broad term grows each day to include such electronic devices and services as voice mail, e-mail, PCs (or Macs), computer networks. The world of Information Technology (or IT as it has become almost universally known) has become nearly as broad as technology -- or information -- itself. Any manager of even the smallest family-based business in the future will have to come to terms in small measure with the world of IT. In addition to the challenges of facing constantly changing technology, any manager trying to assess and work with IT challenges must also address the fact that the entire idea of IT is broad to the point of vagueness. IT means something at least a little different for everyone who uses it, which makes the job of a manager trying to institute consistent IT policies and practices even harder."
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Information Technology Management, 2004.
An extensive analysis of the challenges facing the management of information technology systems in organizations.
4,049 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 109.95
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This paper discusses one of the most important aspects of information technology in today's digital era - information technology management. The paper contends that organizations can only succeed and ensure their solid future through the development of an in-depth understanding of the organizational and management processes that underlie information technology-induced organizational change. The paper examines the necessity for the development of conceptual and practical knowledge in the areas of managing change, knowledge management, systems analysis and design, information technology strategy, problem-solving methodologies, project management and e-business.
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Introduction
The Challenges of Information Technology in Organizations
Information Technology Objectives
The Implementation of Successful Information Technology Systems
Case Study 1: Background
Case Study 1: Successful Information Technology Practice
Case Study 2: Background
Case Study 2: Successful Information Technology Implementation
Information Technology Risk Management Overview
The Management of Information Technology Today
Conclusion
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"The management of information technology systems in organizations has emerged as one of the most important aspects of information technology in this digital era. Although problems with information technology systems are not a new phenomenon, their impact seems more pronounced. The organizations of today face unique challenges in the information technology systems area unlike those of the traditional project management of the past. The incessant continued drive toward eBusiness means that information technology has become ever more critical to the success of the organization as a while. As a result, information systems project managers face more pressure and visibility over failed initiatives. Organizations are typically dealing with chaotic, technology-influenced projects that generate knowledge. The quality of knowledge-generating projects is also most heavily affected by the skills and intellectual capital of the project team. "
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Future Technologies and Management Functions, 2002.
A discussion of the possible future impact of computers on management tasks.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 8 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper will look very briefly at the historical context of computing, and then turn attention to the near future of computing and its relevance-- possibly its transformation-- of management. The thesis is that while there are certain developments on the horizon which appear to represent radical new ways of creating new ways in cyberspace, to perform management tasks, the real changes will come in how management itself is perceived in light of the new technologies and the changes they will bring.
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Technology and Management Functions, 2008.
This paper looks at technology and management functions, concentrating on the United States military.
761 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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In this article, the writer notes that managing people and resources in today's world has become a complex undertaking due to the changing nature of the business environment. The world has truly become a smaller place with people's ability to travel faster from one end of the globe to another or talk amongst each other using modern and emerging technologies. As a result of all these, management nowadays cannot be confined to hands on style but rather managers need to understand how to use current technologies in order to achieve their company's strategic, tactical and operational goals. The writer discusses this matter as it relates to the United States military. The writer maintains that despite military management's reliance on technology, this is all done not only to improve operational capabilities but for the benefit of the soldiers in order for them to do their jobs to the best they can with the best technology there is. The writer concludes that while technology will be crucial to achieving greater operational agility and precision lethality, the human dimension will continue to be the critical element of war.
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"Indeed, from the smallest to the largest unit of the military hierarchy, technology is used to improve the operational conditions. In the unit to which the writer belongs, management's use of technology is ubiquitous and no doubt without which, doing our jobs will be difficult. One of our unit's tasks is to process contracts for military personnel deploying to the Iraqi theatre of operations. Rather than travelling to and from different locations to consult or meet, we use video teleconferencing technology to do this. The system is connected via secure satellite link and fiber optic network. The thirty personnel in my unit also uses secure laptop PCs to do most of their work and this has been also an effective tool not only in terms of facilitation communications but getting all the necessary administrative and logistics work done. Using these types of technology also lessen our dependence on paper outputs since information are stored either on our laptops or available online from our servers."
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Information Technology and Management in Taiwan, 2002.
A comparison of the status of information technology and management in Taiwan and America and the continuing necessity in Taiwan for knowledge of the English language in both fields.
1,097 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper provides a demographic overview of both America and Taiwan and shows how there are a great many similarities in the economic power of Taiwan and the United States. It shows how both nations have high GDPs and how both nations have relatively low unemployment rates. It compares the status of information technology management between the two countries and shows how although 80% of the internet is in English, Taiwan has the stronger internet penetration. It also shows how Taiwan is managing to keep up with businesses in America by realizing that the English language has become essential for global business and technology. It looks at how because of the large number of chip manufacturers, computer manufacturers, and other electronic manufacturing that is done in Taiwan, the country's computer engineers boast the highest percentage of English speakers in a particular profession.
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The report also gave three survival tactics for Chinese families that own businesses. The first is to ?decentralize the decision-making process. That is to move away from a command and control system to a people-centered management strategy? while the second is to invest more in ?human resources and provide opportunities for their staff who are not family members to be able rise to the top of the management tree? while the third strategy is to ?embrace e-commerce to enable firms to reach global suppliers and customers at low cost? (Phuangkanok, 2000, 13). Those strategy suggestions make the case that management in Taiwan faces many of the same problems that management in America faces."
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Technology Management, 2002.
This paper discusses the five basic functions of technology management as applied to the Navy.
2,190 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper discusses technology management performed by the first level and second level managers in the Navy. The paper discusses the five functional areas of management: Planning and Forecasting, Decision Making, Organizing, Leadership and Controlling. The author feels that, in view of these elements, his weakness are due to lack of experience but that he posseses strong leadership qualities and is an efficient planner and organizer.
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"Planning is a crucial function for organization?s effectiveness. It enables the managers to establish goals and objectives on the basis of future estimates and anticipations. As a result of this, managers are able to give directions to their subordinates for the successful implementation of their plans. In addition to this, continuous change in the environment necessitates the planning activity, as the organizing cannot remain prosperous and successful without properly preparing to adapt with change. Planning can also be termed as an activity through which managers analyze the current performance and resources of the organization, so that they can effectively devise strategies for the future of the organization. One of the primary reason for which managers feel the need for planning is that the organization feels that it is presently not performing with the maximum efficiency or if the management feels that there is a room for further improvement. Although, planning is a continuous process, it can be developed with either a short term or long term perspective."
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Information Technology (IT) Management, 2004.
A brief discussion of information technology management.
822 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explores careers in the field of information technology management. The paper presents information gathered from an interview with an IT professional and examines the real happenings in the career world of IT.
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"Our society nowadays is filled with products of innovations in information technology (IT). From instances of just spending your leisure time up to spending time at work, we almost never missed to use products that successfully exist because of IT. For instance, ATMs exist because of IT. We can easily communicate with each other through cell phones through some help of information technology."
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Object Orientated Global Information Technology Management., 2002.
A research proposal on Object Orientated Global Information Technology Management.
2,945 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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The proposal contains a literary review that focuses on the cultural influences that impact information technology and the use of information technology in strategic planning. To carry out this research, the use of academic and professional journals, books, databases, the internet and surveys are implemented. The results of the research find that culture has greatly influenced the use of information technology. The research also demonstrates that organizations utilize information technology to meet their strategic planning needs.
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"An article entitled ?The information Technology revolution? (2001) explains that information technology has had a profound impact upon the macroeconomic environment. Various forms of information technology including computer software, hardware and telecommunications equipment has inundated our society and culture. (The Information Technology Revolution, 2001) These technological advances have come at a rapid pace which has been reflective of our cultural needs and desires. Our needs and desires exist at the individual level and the corporate level and have aided in fashioning a culture that worships technology.
There are many theories that attempt to explain man?s need to create. According to Brinkman (1997) culture provides the primary explanation for human nature. Borgida et al, (2002) reiterates the influence of culture on information technology saying that the impact of the political and social environment has become a mainstay in the field of social scientific study."
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Case Study: Information Technology Project Management (ITPM), 2008.
This paper discuses information technology project management (ITPM) in the case of Dag-Brucken ASRS.
2,805 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This paper explains that the case of Dag-Brucken ASRS is an example of how a poorly planned, executed and managed project can run into trouble despite having visionary leadership and all the resources at its disposal. The author points out that the duties involved with most IT projects are planning, overseeing and measurement of project. The paper stresses the importance of the project manager's adaptability skills. The author relates that, in this case study, there were no well-defined measuring criteria to make sure that the project was on track. The paper presents several recommendations including that the project should have had a better-defined time line created by consulting with all the stakeholders involved with the project.
Table of Content
Executive Summary
Overview
Dag-Brucken ASRS Case Study
Importance of IT Project Management
Factors Influencing a Project
IT Project Manager
Conclusion
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"Super-Cola Taiwan, (SCT) and Australian electrical engineering company, Dag-Brucken ASRS Pty Ltd, (DB) entered into an agreement to provide an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) facility as part of SCT's production facilities in Asia. The case is an illustrative example of how a poorly managed IT project can result in disasters for the firm. The SCT ASRS was designed to automate movement of pallets of beverages from the end of multiple production lines into a high rise warehouse and then to a convenient location for sale."
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Technology, Planning and Management Control, 2007.
This research paper explores planning systems and management control processes in the industrial sector, with a case study of Saudi Aramco.
31,201 words (approx. 124.8 pages), 69 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This study attempts to show the correlation between technology, planning and management control processes. The paper showcases one particular company - Saudi Aramco - in a case study format. The paper provides a comprehensive literature review that deals with general information dealing with technology, planning and management. The paper then looks at the specific company so that the issue can be studied in a more 'real world' example.
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Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Limitations of the Study
Summary
Interview Survey Questions
Review of Related Literature
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"Management control processes are exceedingly important, both in the industrial sector and in other areas of business as well. Today, however, management is changing so rapidly because of technology, and technology is allowing managers to do things that were previously not thought possible. There has always been a strong correlation between technology and management, and the technology of today is used for so many of the management control processes that are seen."
"Some of this likely comes from the fact that managers are usually on the cutting edge of what is going on and most of the information technology that is created today is geared toward helping managers achieve even further goals. This appears to be true of all types of businesses and all types of goods and services. If the information technology that a particular manager is utilizing for some type of business is not up-to-date and not capable of handling what is going on then that particular business will often have difficulties and the management will be blamed when truthfully the technology itself should have been blamed for the problem and needed to be upgraded."
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Technology Management, 2005.
Addresses challenges facing managers with regard to employee or customer retention due technological changes.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper addresses challenges facing managers with regard to employee or customer retention due to changes in technology and provides suggestions on how these might be managed. It looks at the causes of both employee and customer resistance to changes and advises making changes in "baby steps."
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"Technology can be a great tool for retaining customers and employees but it can also pose retention challenges for both. Even in today's technology-savvy environment there are always some customers and employees who fear technology and ..."
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