Abstract This paper reviews the recent research on the TREC Enterprise Track, showing that the Enterprise Track includes research into ways of developing enterprise track searching, a means of providing data to a user who is searching the data of an organization to complete some task. Such a track is usually an internal search for data gathered and stored by the given enterprise, be that a business, a university, a government project, or any type of research project or business enterprise that gathers data. The paper further discusses how other users in the same organization can make use of this data for other purposes, for developing trends, for making predictions, and for many other tasks, and an enterprise search enables these users to find what they want in a useful form.
Abstract This essay discusses an implementation strategy that can avoid some of the pitfalls that some enterprises have been subjected to in the past. The writer provides us with a combined list of what seem to be similar pitfalls, as well as a few good practices to avoid these glaring issues.
From the paper:
"One of the major pitfalls that enterprises have faced is that they don"t understand the phases of implementation. ERP implementation has at least two distinct stages, both of which are composed of a series of tasks that project managers need to understand in order to apply them their implementation strategy, so they can schedule tasks appropriately. Also, to make sure that your management team doesn?t get overwhelmed in the implementation, it is important to follow the steps in order, and make sure one task is completely finished before moving onto the next phase.?
Abstract This is a reaction paper which is based on the article 'The Motives and Mechanics of Operating an Illegal Drug Enterprise' by two researchers Lise-Marie VanNostrand and Richard Tewksbury.
Abstract This paper discusses how ignoring one's surroundings can lead to tragedy. It uses examples from "The Martian Chronicles" and other sources to prove this point. Many different characters exemplify the fact that it is necessary to accept the realities of life before dreams can be achieved. Other points touched on include Martians being metaphors for dreams and that every pioneer had his/her own reason for leaving Earth. It also discusses how Mars and Martians reflect back everyone's individual hopes and desires and how Mars is not capable of being turned into Earth.
From the Paper "While the quest to realize dreams is admirable, ignoring the realities of one's world can bring tragic consequences. Dreams can only be achieved when life's realities are accepted. This is one of several themes running throughout Ray Bradbury's novel, The Martian Chronicles, about the colonization of Mars. Through a series of vignettes strung together by the idea that dreams and reality can coexist in life (Bloom 34), Bradbury successfully creates a realistic view of the possible future while expressing a warning, that without acknowledging one's surroundings for what they are, no dreams will ever be fulfilled. In the novel, the settlers of Mars try desperately to re-create Earth into what is familiar to them instead of adjusting to their new surroundings, and therein lies their mistake, and ultimately their downfall."
Abstract This paper is introduces and discusses features of the Martian terrain suggesting that water, and possibly life, may have been present in the distant past or that water exists today under the planet's surface. Conclusions about this suggestion are made at the end of the paper.
From the Paper "The public's fascination and with the red planet originated with Percival Lowell's book, ?Mars,? published in 1895. Although Schiaparelli and others had discussed the possibility of Canals on Mars, Lowell's drawings and his suggestion of intelligent life on Mars thrilled the public."
Abstract In recent years, enterprise-wide networking has been the topic of discussion. Advances in technology and networking systems have caused organizations to develop new management techniques for enterprise-wide networks. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the management of enterprise-wide networking by focusing on four aspects of enterprise-wide networking, including legacy systems, Internet security, off-shore development, and support and mobile computing. It investigates how each of these aspects is handled within an enterprise.
Outline
Introduction
Legacy Systems
Internet Security
Off-shore Development and Support
Mobile Computing
Conclusion
From the Paper "One of the main means of internet security is through digital certifcation authorities (CA). This method includes the use of usernames, and passwords among other things. Authentification attempts to protect an enterprise wide network from hackers and to protect consumers from identity theft. An article in the CPA Journal explains that there are five areas of digital certification that need to be resolved. (PKI: The Key to Enhanced Internet Security Standards...2003 These areas include; Required identification, Authentication and authorization procedures, levels of assurance assigned to certificates, Accreditation of root and subordinate CAs under the WebTrust for Certification Authorities Program and Consistent application of standards across the CA industry (PKI: The Key to Enhanced Internet Security Standards...2003)."
Abstract This paper provides a discussion and case study analysis concerning the various strategies that enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have developed. The paper uses examples of findings from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who have utilized these new options. Included is an assessment of what barriers exist in the implementation of ERP systems in SMEs. The study also provides an overview of the relevant issues, as well as those factors that contributed to their success or failure. Salient findings and a summary of the research, including the fact that virtually all small to medium-sized enterprises can take advantage of the benefits offered through a well selected ERP package, are provided in the conclusion, as well as recommendations to follow.
From the Paper "Today, more and more SMEs are being pressured by an increasingly globalized economy to modify their traditional management styles, both operationally and organizationally, by replacing them with more streamlined and integrated systems that serve to improve the speed and flexibility of their physical and information flows (Jones, 2002), help synchronize demand with supply, and help manage transactions more accurately (Bigras & Gelinas, 2004). There are, however, a wide range of ERP alternatives available to assist in this regard, depending on what size firm is involved (Laursen, 2002). The majority of the ERP software packages are most appropriate for companies with more than $500 million in annual sales and more than 500 employees (Johnston, 2003); however, there are now a number of ERP solutions available on the market and even the main ERP players have solutions that are appropriate for the SME market (Krystkowiak, Bucciarelli & Dubois, 2004; Bielski, 2002). According to the report, "Mid-market Manufacturers and the New Landscape for Enterprise Resource Planning" (2005), "Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are streamlining and automating processes that small manufacturers would have found cumbersome to carry out on a global basis. This process improvement, in turn, allows these manufacturers to extend their geographic reach at lower costs" (p. 3). Therefore, ERP packages provide SME managers with more efficient and effective ways to interconnect geographically dispersed stakeholders and integrate existing information and communication technologies (Blenkhorn & Fleisher, 2001)."
Abstract The paper explains free enterprise (FE) as the principle that individual people and companies should be allowed to pursue their own enterprise without threat from over-regulation by government and from government intervention. The paper details the basic components of private property, a free press and a laissez-faire economic environment. The paper explores the benefits of FE for a state and its people if implemented correctly.
Outline:
What is It?
What Can FE Do?
Basic Underlying Components
Free Enterprise and How to Use It
Government in Free Enterprise
From the Paper "American Free Enterprise (FE) has its foundation in the principles of free enterprise and capitalism as outlined by Adam Smith in his ground breaking work on economic theory, The Wealth of Nations: "...the basic principles were first laid down in a book published in 1776 by the Scottish economist Adam Smith (1723-1790). Known as The Wealth of Nations...it has often been referred to as ''the bible of capitalism''..."(Shaffer 1). One of the basic tenets of FE as propounded by Adam Smith and as embraced by the United States is that individual people and companies should be allowed to pursue their own enterprise without threat from over-regulation by government and from government intervention."
Abstract This essay explains and elaborates on the development of the enterprise-level business system and the real world concepts behind it. It also offers information regarding the three main concepts that are utilized in the different e-businesses that make up the enterprise. Modern business methods have resulted in much better performances from enterprises all across the world, and due to the current technological/business integration, these methods are even more effective, as is examined in the essay.
From the Paper "Reliance on the Internet has greatly decreased the time it takes for individuals and companies to get their communication across. It is now the fastest and the easiest way for people to make transactions, get information, and communicate with each other. The impact of the Internet has spread to all kinds of people, in all walks of life and axiomatically for businesses to expand into the online world. Specific business and management methods that have been honed and practiced for years have now become somewhat different in context with their application online and several new business methodologies like B2B have come into practice that are more capable of handling businesses on the net."
Abstract This essay acts as a business proposal for a nonprofit social enterprise. The social enterprise in question is directly associated with the social goals of a nonprofit that works towards developing affordable and sustainable housing throughout the Third World and in the impoverished regions of First World nations. the paper shows that the social enterprise itself is an architectural consulting service that will provide sustainable direction and advice to individuals and businesses in the West.
From the Paper "The role and importance of nonprofit corporations in the global marketplace is becoming increasingly important. Besides offering a number of services and employment venues otherwise unavailable, nonprofits also, in general, add social value to the marketplace by providing goods and services that society has deemed socially worthwhile, whatever the monetary, market value might be. If only for this reason, nonprofit corporations constitute an invaluable sector of the global marketplace. However, nonprofit corporations face significant problems, often stemming from financial subsidy."
Abstract This paper discusses the enterprise track and genomics track, two tracks that are the subject for analysis. The paper explains the purpose of the enterprise track is to study enterprise search, which means satisfying a user who is searching the data of an organization to complete some task. The purpose of the genomics track is to study retrieval tasks in a specific domain, specifically where the domain of interest is genomics data which is broadly construed to include not just gene sequences but also supporting documentation such as research papers, lab reports, etc.
Abstract The paper examines how many business drivers that are influencing and growing the use of enterprise service bus (ESB) architectures throughout global manufacturing are also making it critical for manufacturers to take into account the need for greater synchronization of supply chains across the many sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, fulfillment and service centers. The paper discusses how, over and above the need for manufacturers to synchronize these disparate, legacy and often non-integrated systems with enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain, distributed order management, and often, global customer relationship management (CRM) systems is the more fundamental challenge of turning all these systems into competitive advantages in the marketplace.
Outline:
Introduction
Table 1: Planning Web Services For Channels: Real-Time Versus Batch Integration
Figure 1: Manufacturer's dilemma regarding mass customization and channel implications of integration
Figure 2: An example of a Brokered ESB Pattern Model
Implications of Visualization Grids on ESB in Manufacturing
Figure 4: Combining BPEL4WP and Key Performance Indicator Financial Performance
Figure 5: An Example of a Manufacturing Dashboard
Figure 6: IBM WebSphere's' Hierarchical Model
ESB as the Catalyst for attaining The Perfect Order
Table 2: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Relative to The Perfect Order
Enterprise Service Bus Case Studies
Areas for Future Research
References
From the Paper "The logic of many global manufacturers is that while they are incurring the costs of attaining compliance to government regulations and standards for financial disclosure, they can at the same time completely re-define their IT strategies to better align with the needs of their business. In this regard many manufacturers today look to compliance as the impetus for change, and the primary reason to re-architecting how information technologies and services support making their organizations more agile and flexible."
Abstract This paper discusses enterprise risk management from the viewpoint of new financial reporting requirements in the corporate world, specifically those associated with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation in the United States. Additionally, this brief implementation plan discusses enterprise risk management from the perspective of a single company: Pfizer. Pfizer scale and scope of operations ensures that it requires the most comprehensive of plans. Additionally, the particular enterprise risk management planning strategy employed is the COSO framework.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Company Overview
COSO and Sarbanes Oxley
COSO
Sarbanes-Oxley
Implementation Framework
Control Environment
Risk Assessment
Control Activities
Information and Communication
Monitoring
From the Paper "Pfizer's executive leadership should identify financial reporting objectives with sufficient clarity and specificity to enable the identification of risks to reliable financial reporting. Pfizer should identify and analyze risks that are associated with preventing the achievement of financial reporting objectives as a basis for determining how the risks should be managed. The potential for possible financial misstatement due to fraudulent reporting should be incorporated when assessing risks to the achievement of financial reporting objectives with the company."
Abstract This paper analyzes the correlation between the Saudi Arabian private sector and small enterprises and their financing. The paper also provides an overview of the Saudi Arabian economy in general. The paper then presents several traits of the current state of the country's private sector. The paper also discusses the situation regarding small enterprises in Saudi Arabia, issues regarding their financing, and obstacles that must be surpassed so that these companies benefit from appropriate funding. The paper then looks at methods through which this objective could be achieved.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Economic Overview of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Private Sector of the Economy
Small and Medium Enterprises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Relevance of the Project
Conclusions
From the Paper "The most important sectors of Saudi Arabian economy are the oil sector and the services sector. These sectors are depending a great deal on the 5.5 million foreign workers engaged in these two sectors. Since Saudi Arabia is depending too much on the oil industry, the government has started to implement a series of policies and reforms that are meant to encourage the development of the private sector. Foreign investments are also encouraged by the Saudi Arabian government. The country's economic diversification process includes sectors like: power generation, telecom, natural gas, and petrochemical industries (CIA, 2007)."
Abstract The paper looks at Vincent Padilla's study "The Gang as an American Enterprise". The paper basically takes on overview of the study discussing what type of study is and what certain questions are asked ending with a critique of the study. The writer shows how Padilla was able to enter a gang after many years of attempting, in order to find answers to the following questions: What is the process in entering and leaving the gang? How is the gang an American Enterprise? What is the involvement of drugs in this gang? Why are people joining gangs?
From the Paper "These questions seem to lead the reader to believe that the study would be a descriptive study as it asks mostly what and how questions with the social phenomenon being gangs and gangs being used as a substitute for a job market. In this descriptive study it took Padilla a while to gain enough access to a gang to provide enough information. The first time around he was going to study ex-gang members, but the sample was too small and the information too little, although this was not a waste of time as he gained information about gangs and gang members in this small study. For the main research he contacted a friend of his, a probation officer, and from there he was lead to his main informant Coco. Coco not only was his main informant, but he also allowed Padilla to gain access to other gang members and the gang atmosphere."
