Abstract
This paper compares the application of m-commerce, which is the use of the wireless handset or mobile phone to conduct business, in the developed country of South Korea and the lesser developed country of South Africa. Next, the author reports that almost all people in South Korea have mobile phones, which are used for m-commerce; whereas, the South African m-commerce is less integrated but growing especially in the area of banking. The paper predicts that the use of mobile phones to conduct business will not only expand greatly in both countries but also globally.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Impact of M- Commerce on South Korea
Impact of M-Commerce on South Africa
M-Commerce Trends in South Korea and South Africa
Opportunities for South Korea and South Africa
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The advancement of M-Commerce in South Korea is attested by the fact that Tesco, a retail supermarket, has launched virtual supermarkets in the country. It put up posters in subway stations in Seoul displaying pictures of its goods that resembled a store and shelves. The posters had codes that consumers could scan using their mobile phones. The consumer can then build his/her basket and make delivery plans which would be done that same evening. The number of transactions has been increasing ever since, more than doubled in just three months. This simply means that many residents of Seoul are now doing their shopping using phones. In those three months that Tesco tried the virtual supermarkets, the number of people registering for online increased by 76%.
"Other areas where M-Commerce has become of prominence in South Korea is in M-banking, sopping (purchasing, reservations and tickets purchasing). These mobile transactions have been facilitated via mobile services MONETA and K-MERCE. Mobile operators have formed alliances with banks to enhance these services (Park et al, 2004). The country has also seen an increase in mobile advertising in the past few years. In the year 2010, the mobile advertisement requests increased by 5139%, making it the fastest growing nation for web traffic."

Tags:advertisement, bill payments, digital growth, virtual supermarkets, wizzit

Abstract
This paper discusses the concept of mobile commerce, which is considered to be the next major force in the international business arena. It looks at how the technology of mobile devices has facilitated this new business trend and also explores how this fits in with the e-commerce sphere. Advantages and disadvantages of m-commerce are also mentioned.

From the Paper
"The idea of m-commerce, which is short for 'mobile commerce,' is one whose time has truly come. Because there have been so many recent advances in wireless technology the number of individuals who use mobile devices has increased rapidly. E-commerce is often conducted on these devices and this is also moving at a rapid pace. There are several new types of e-commerce transactions and many of these use wireless telecommunications networks and other technologies to conduct business through mobile devices (Barnett, 2000). This has been called mobile commerce and is increasingly known as either m-commerce or mobile e-commerce (Barnett, 2000). There are many constraints and special characteristics related to mobile devices, and because of this mobile commerce is operating in an environment that is much different from transactions conducted over the Internet (Barnett, 2000). There are so many more market opportunities with mobile commerce because it can be personalized to an individual and it is much more flexible (Barnett, 2000)."

Tags:internet, mobile, technology, device

Abstract
This paper researches the question that mobile value is likely to constitute a much greater driver for consumer adoption of m-commerce than wireless value. In this paper, the literature review presents the demographics of the users, statistics about network services and the type of use across many countries.The author stresses that studies of usability of screens and information output is difficult to generalize to mobile devices. The paper includes 22 figures.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Overview of Mobile Commerce
Methodology
Literature Review
Types of m-Commerce Transactions
Four Categories of Group-Oriented m-Commerce Services
The Main Distinction between e-Commerce and m-Commerce
Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model (UTAUT)
The Success of IMode and m-Commerce in Japan
Summary of Literature Reviewed
Recommendations for Future Research

From the Paper
"There have been many various innovations focused toward attempting to make the wireless devices used for mobile commerce user friendly and with an interface design that is effective in transference of meaning in communication. The work of Peter Tarasewich (2002) relates the fact that a "well-designed and usable interface to any application is critical." Websites that are designed properly "help ensure that users can find information that they are looking for, perform transactions, spend time at the site, and return again."

Tags:wireless, convenience, laptop, applications, peer-reviewed

Abstract
J.M. Blaut examines the rise of Europe, dating it from 1492, a date well-known as the year Columbus first reached the New World and so opened a new world for exploration and colonization. This paper shows how Blaut examines many of the forces involved and the way the world then developed in economic and political terms, examining issues of culture, trade, colonialism, commerce, and the development of a plantation economy in the Americas. It explains that Blaut's book contains, not only his essay on such topics, but commentary by other historians on his thesis and his evidence.

From the Paper
"Blaut makes the claim that Europe came to dominate much of the world because events in 1492 A inaugurated a set of world-historical processes which gave to European protocapitalists enough capital and power to dissolve feudalism in their own region and being the destruction of competing protocapitalist communities everywhere else@ (2). The ending of the feudal system is held out both as a necessary precursor to capitalism and as evidence that the change to capitalism has taken place. Blaut places considerable emphasis on 1492 as being a major change in direction, for he says that Europeans had no advantage over Africans or Asians prior to that date; that colonialism is at the heart of such transformations as the rise of capitalism; that the economic exploitation of the Americas would be more intense than has generally been recognized; and that the rise of capitalism in Europe is not the result of internal European processes but of the external forces because of 1492 and its consequences."

Tags:new, world, exploration, economic, history, columbus, europe

Abstract
This paper forms a business requirement analysis of the Starbucks corporation. The objectives of this business requirements analysis are to define an online catalog system for Starbucks that includes m-commerce (mobile e-commerce) capabilities. This business requirements analysis evaluates both the use cases and requirements of the catalog management system for the Starbucks website, Starbucks.com, and also further evaluates the integration and infrastructure requirements for supporting m-commerce.

Contents:
Executive Summary
Business Requirements Analysis
Use Cases for Catalog Sales Management
Use Cases for Real-time Price, Availability, and Order Status
Technology Project Plan
Starbucks Solution Plans: Catalog Management must include e-Commerce System (includes Order Capture, Order Status, Order Management, and m-commerce Integration)

From the Paper
"AMR Research (2003) has stated that fully 70% of the cost of implementing a catalog management system is in changing the behaviors of existing users. Called change management, this area focuses on getting both users internal and external to the company to change how their jobs are done daily.
The internal stakeholders of sales, product management, service, operations, software engineering, and all other support services need to have a comprehensive understanding of the entire launch process first for the catalog management system they will use to sell their specific products. In fact these organizations need to be included in the development processes and cross-functional development meetings so the needs not only for their own departments but also to enable them to synchronize their efforts with others are critical.
For customers, the launch of the new catalog has to stress ease and speed of navigation and the ability to get real-time pricing and availability on any order, anytime. The need for education is the most critical, and the ability to position and promote both catalog management, e-commerce including order capture, and order management applications. "

Tags:DSL, store, configurations, distribution, locations, product, catalogue, server, XML

Abstract
This paper describes the changes that e-business has brought into the supply chain management's field concisely, including the whole range of management and operation methods. The paper also focuses ,not only on the recognition of the technological breakthroughs, but also the changes that have taken place with the industry after the introduction of e-business concepts into supply chain management.

Contents
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Rationale of Study
Overview of the study
Literature Review
What is e-Business?
What is a supply chain management?
The Major Types of e-Business
Business-to-Consumer (B2C)
Business-to-Business (B2B)
Consumer-to- Consumer (C2C)
Peer-to-Peer and Mobile or m-commerce
What are the effects of e-Business on the supply chain management?
Methodology
The Chain Reaction of e-SCM System
Case study
The difficulties of Building an e-SCM System
The Broken Supply Chain by Web Technologies

From the Paper
"The rise of the Internet, and attendant information technologies and their application to business, has engendered a great deal of hype. Commentators have, among other things, heralded the arrival of a new economy and foretold the total transformation of the way people conduct business through online shopping. It has also completely altered in the methods used in the demand and supply chain process.
e-Business has focused on new information products and networks. e-Business has emphasized the cost saving significance of the Internet and the attendant technologies when doing business, this effects the costs of transactions, internal management, and marketing of products. Reactions to the opportunities and challenges of the Internet have embraced every detail of the business environment."

Tags:supply, demand, consumer, producer, internet, b2b, b2c, marketing, advertise

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that the airline industry is characterized by a high level of competitive intensity and therefore Air Asia has to constantly reengineer its internal operations in order to build and maintain a competitive edge. In this respect, the strategic focus of the company is cost minimization. The writer discusses that the company is implementing the strategy of focus by targeting underserved markets while it is implementing the strategy of differentiation by adding value-added services to its repertoire. The writer looks at how Air Asia operates, focusing on the strategy of maximizing access to information. The writer points out that Air Asia locates opportunities for ensuring customer satisfaction through focusing on areas of the market which have not been targeted by competitors. The writer concludes that as a result, Air Asia manages to charge lower prices than many of its competitors while maintaining comparable standards of quality.

Outline:
Introduction
Evolution of E-commerce and M-commerce
Internal Environment Analysis
Strategy Formulation
Recommendations
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Air Asia's application of Windows Vista can be extended to m-commerce because Microsoft has already developed operating systems for mobile phones. Therefore Microsoft will be in a position to create interoperability between e-commerce and m-commerce through the Air Asia gadget. Although m-commerce is wirelessly connected, it has the flexibility of being connected through e-commerce as well. This means that any solutions developed for e-commerce can be accessible through m-commerce. This will benefit the consumers because they will not have to be connected to the internet once the Windows Vista application is made compatible in the m-commerce platform. In this respect, the costs of conducting e-commerce applications are higher than m-commerce applications. E-commerce requires connectivity via a personal computer. With m-commerce the same amount of information can be processed through a cell phone."

Tags:wireless, customers, services, portable, devices

Abstract
This paper argues that healthcare providers are deploying wireless/mobile technologies in mobile health care projects for eliminating costs in healthcare, managing care and regulations such as healthcare information portability and accountability. It is believed healthcare industry is appropriate for the adoption of m-commerce or wireless solution.

Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Wireless Technologies for Healthcare Project
Discussion on Constraints in Wireless/mobile
Security and Processes
Implementing Practical Applications For Wireless
Discussion on Feasibility
conclusion

From the Paper
"For the need of healthcare industry, care providers have been implementing mobile health care projects, which provide inherent mobile workflow of the clinical environment, an absolute must for physician adoption and usage of any technology. Wireless mobile technology is definitely headed towards success in the healthcare industry owing to the technologies and benefits provided above. But we need to realize that organizational and cultural issues except for technology itself at the same time. For example, there are many articles describing the successful implementation of wireless technology in clinics and hospitals nationwide, some of them have been explored in this paper; however, there is also lack of studies measuring the Return on Investment (ROI) of implementing wireless mobile solution in healthcare. The few that exist have been conducted by the vendors of the wireless technology themselves and are likely to be biased on the positive side for obvious reason. Thus more researches and studies need to be conducted and more evidence needs to be gathered about the impact of wireless systems in healthcare."

Tags:wireless, cell, internet, web, doctor, medicalnurse, clinic, hospital

Abstract
This paper provides an analysis of the adaptation of literary texts into film, including Dashiell Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon", adapted for film by director John Huston, and Alberto Moravia's "Le M'epris", adapted for film by director Jean-Luc Godard. The paper examines how Hammett's detective fiction genre is similar to the film noir genre in the film of the same name and how Moravia's psychological novel is similar to French New Wave Cinema illustrated in Godard's film "Contempt."

From the Paper
"Both Dashiell Hammett's hardboiled detective novel, "The Maltese Falcon", and Alberto Moravia's psychological novel about the disintegration of a marital relationship, "Contempt" a.k.a. "A Ghost at Noon" were adapted into feature films. Hammett's novel and its protagonist, Sam Spade, were adapted by director John Huston in the film, "The Maltese Falcon", while Jean-Luc Godard adapted Moravia's novel for the screen in the film "Contempt". In adapting one of the most popular novels of all time,..."

Tags:marriage, argument, intimacy, interpersonal relationships, art vs. commerce, femme fatale, private detective, Ulysses, Odyssey

Abstract
The paper explains the importance of customer service in the banking business and examines banks with unusual or extraordinary customer service policies. The paper looks at Sovereign Bank's "Red Carpet Service" policy, Citizens Bank's website with its on-line suggestion box, M&T Bank's payment assistance for loan customers, Commerce Bank's opening hours and Omega Bank's courtesy coverage for their customers. The paper then focuses on the role of bank employees in following the bank's customer service procedures and relates the outcome of two banks who were contacted with customer complaints. The paper concludes by proposing a customer service policy for all banks.

From the Paper
"Banks are a service-related business. There is only a certain number of ways banking services can be offered to customers. With that in mind, one of the most effective ways to get customers' attention is to focus on customer service. Customer service policies need to be developed and designed to keep current customers happy, as well as, attract new customers. Another thing to consider is the use of the internet. Most banks have on-line access. Customer service policies must be designed to include extreme security measures while maintaining ease of use for the customer."

Tags:employees, complaints, respect, feedback