Abstract
This research presents the case for establishing a colony on Mars. This paper defines a colony as a human habitation that is self-contained and self sustaining for six month periods of time; i.e. a city with an economy, public services, and a social infrastructure that mirrors the functional structure of terrestrial cities. The paper provides assumptions and considerations as the foundation for the planning of the overall project which has been incorporated as the Mars Colony Corporation (MaCC).

Tags:mars, colony, technology

Abstract
This paper is a book review of Ray Bradbury's book "The Martian Chronicles." Looking briefly at the societal influences behind the book, the review continues on to focus on four themes throughout the story: issue, rule, application, and conclusion. Using thematic comparisons to the constitution and even Edgar Allan Poe, the writer concludes that "The Martian Chronicles" is a narrative on behavioral dynamics and power were majority rules.

From the Paper
"The majority must have its way even if it means pillaging the land it wishes to conquer and / or inhabit. It is about "might makes right," especially if the majority wants it that way. The minority will just have to step aside or be crushed beneath the weight of the majority.
"In the seventh chapter of The Martian Chronicles ("And the Moon Be Still as Bright") the powerful will of the majority butts up against the values and perseverance of the individual. In fact there is a violent clash between archaeologist Jeff Spender and Captain Wilder, both on board the Fourth Expedition to Mars. Spender is outraged at the actions of his crewmates after they land on Mars. Parkhill, Biggs, and other crewmembers want to party so they open up bottles of liquor and proceed to make fools of themselves on the surface of Mars. They majority on this mission proceed to regurgitate on tile floors and throw empty wine bottles into a clear blue canal. Eventually, Spender is fined by Wilder, and after Spender kills off several crewmen for their bad behavior, Wilder has to come to terms with this: is he (Wilder) punishing Spender because Spender is wrong, or is he (Wilder) simply unable to identify with Spender's individuality and rejection of the will of the majority?"

Tags:ray bradbury, martian chronicles, literature, science fiction

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.

Tags:trec, enterprise, track

Abstract
The paper discusses how usability is the critical success factor that enterprise systems require in order to be adopted and used throughout any organization. The paper looks at three consultancies that focus on the usability of enterprise systems;
AMR Research, Forrester Research and Gartner, and how they give both organizations implementing enterprise software and vendors producing the software insights into how they can be more effective. The paper points out that Gartner has been the most successful, due to their methodology showing that usability over time directly affects how well an enterprise software application is adopted and used within an organization.

Outline:
Summary
Web Site Analysis
AMR Research
Forrester Research
Gartner
Conclusion

From the Paper
What is ironic about the lower prioritization of usability in enterprise systems is the critical nature personalization, ease of navigation and ease of use all contribute to significantly reducing resistance to change these systems invariably foster. Resistance to change is strongest in organizations who attempt to bring entirely new approaches to managing information, processes, procedures and jobs, and when usability of enterprise systems is neglected, it only makes these negative factors more powerful and prevalent (Chou, Chang, 2008). In order for resistance to change to be overcome and enterprise applications to be used for their specific purpose, and for the organizations adopting them to get to their specific performance goals, it is critical for usability design criteria and methodologies be used to make these applications as valuable as possible (Scott, 2005). Usability improvements are critical for Business Process Management (BPM) modifications made to existing procedures and approaches to be accepted by employees directly involved in the work (Trott, Hoecht, 2004). Further, to the extent any enterprise application has been designed with usability as a key criterion first is the extent to which its adoption rate will be significantly higher.

Tags:AMR, Research, Forrester, Research, Gartner, Enterprise, Resource, Planning, design, implementation

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 the Pfizer company. The paper relates that the particular enterprise risk management planning strategy employed is the COSO framework.

From the Paper
"This document 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."

Tags:enterprise, risk, plan

Abstract
The paper considers traditional risk management and its "silo" approach and compares that to enterprise management that takes an enterprise-wide approach to risks. The paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of enterprise risk management (ERM) as well as implementation considerations that could impact the success of an ERM initiative.

From the Paper
"Companies large and small engage in risk analysis and risk assessment whether in a formal or informal manner. For many companies this assessment takes place in a reactive mode where an obvious risk is identified and responded to, such as a small retailer might do when Wal-Mart announces that they will be opening a store in a particular area. This type of risk assessment might occur too late for the company to take effective action, however, yet for many organizations it is..."

Tags:ERM, enterprise risk management

Abstract
This paper examines the enterprise risk management (ERM) practice from the viewpoint of new financial reporting requirements in the corporate environment, specifically, those associated with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation within the United States (US) market. Furthermore, this COSO based implementation plan discusses ERM from the perspective of a single corporate enterprise: Pfizer. The paper explains that Pfizer's scale and scope of operations ensures that the company requires the most comprehensive of ERM plans. Additionally, the particular ERM planning strategy employed is the COSO framework in tandem with the required Sarbanes-Oxley compliance regulations.

From the Paper
"This document reviews the enterprise risk management (ERM) practice from the viewpoint of new financial reporting requirements in the corporate environment. Specifically those associated with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation within the United States (US) market. Furthermore, this COSO based implementation plan discusses ERM from the perspective of a single corporate enterprise: Pfizer. Pfizer's scale and scope of operations ensures that the company requires the most comprehensive of ERM plans. Additionally, the particular ERM planning strategy employed is the COSO framework in tandem with the required Sarbanes-Oxley compliance..."

Tags:enterprise, risk, management

Abstract
The paper considers the look and feel of Enterprise.com, including the ease of navigation on the website.

From the Paper
"Enterprise.com is the Web site for Enterprise Rent-a-Car. From enterprise.com, visitors can rent a car in one of five countries; USA, Canada, UK, Ireland or Germany, learn more about the company, join a loyalty program, buy a car from the company and learn about job opportunities. The home page is geared toward making a reservation for a rental car; the visitor must click on links to go to other parts of the site. The site itself is easy..."

Tags:Enterprise rent-a-car, Web

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.

Tags:illegal, drugs, enterprise

Abstract
This paper consists of two article summaries relating to emerging trends about Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise 8.9, one describing how rivals offer ways for customers to port from Oracle's software to their own and the other describing how Blue Shield streamlined its workflows using the software.

From the Paper
"The Jax Magazine article, "SAP's Woos PeopleSoft JDE Customers with a Flexible Roadmap" is an interesting commentary on the rivalry between SAP and Oracle-Peoplesoft, that shows an emerging trend that could have a substantial impact on Oracle-Peoplesoft SAP's Project Fusion which offers a flexible road map that includes SAP applications technology and maintenance services. SAP touts the new offering as a safe passage away from the uncertainties arising out of the acquisition of PeopleSoft and JD Edwards by Oracle Corporation and..."

Tags:Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise 8.9, trends, COTS, porting, article summary, Blue Shield, workflow, streamline