EDI / Costs & Efficiency
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A 5 page research paper on electronic data interchange (EDI), its discovery and evolution over three decades. The writer discusses EDI in terms of electronic trade documentation uses and processes, with focus on manufacturing and shipping. Implementation and ongoing costs are also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Edicost.wps

The Internet, International Marketing And Pacific Bell
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A 12 page paper. Electronic commerce is growing exponentially. More than 2,000 businesses go online each month, yet, the one industry one would expect to find exploiting this medium - the telecommunications industry - has been the slowest to enter the medium. This paper discusses the telecommunications industry and electronic commerce, then, focuses on one company, Pacific Bell. The paper provides steps Pacific Bell must take to enter international marketing on the Internet and discusses the impact this venture would have on the company. Information is appropriate for any telecom company. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: PGpac.wps

The Technological & Scientific Implications of Digital Economy / 'Promise and Peril in the Age of Networked Intelligence,' by Don Tapscott
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A 5 page overview of the scientific and technological implications of the new 'digital economy' as revealed in the 1996 book by Don Tapscott. Concentrates on the advantages of computer networking. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Digital2.wps

Honda’s Use of the International Environment to be More Competitive at Home in Japan
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This 12 page report discusses the strategies behind Honda’s efforts to capture a larger part of Japan’s auto market. Despite Honda's success outside Asia, the general fearfulness regarding Japan's economy has fueled continuing doubts that there is much that can be done to improve Honda’s market share of Japan. Key factors of Honda’s ability to apply lessons and experiences in the international environment are outlined and discussed in terms of their relativity to Japan. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWhonda.rtf

EFFECTIVENESS OF ASEAN-3
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This 6-page paper focuses on ASEAN-3, an alliance between Japan, China and Korea. The paper outlines the history of ASEAN's formation, the advantages that such an alliance has provided for the region, and some of the drawbacks of this alliance. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MTasean3.rtf

Organic Solidarity, Mechanistic Solidarity and Modern Diversity (Entrepreneurship)
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A 7 page research paper exploring the differences between organic and mechanistic solidarity as a means of defining Durkheim’s theories. The paper seeks to show that the problem with Durkheim’s proposal was his inability to accept the necessity for diversity and conflict as means to innovation and creativity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Cnorgsol.wps

WASHINGTON MUTUAL AND QUALITY CONTROL
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This 7-page paper focuses on Washington Mutual's mortgage operations and how they can be better streamlined through quality control processes. The paper examines the problem that the company is experiencing, discusses Deming's 14 points (widely considered the forerunner of TQM) and also discusses the Delphi method in terms of forecasting. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTwamut.rtf

Information Systems Technology and Management Decision-Making
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the issue of the use of technology, with the case example of it's use for a PATH clinic that provides holistic services. For many organizations, the use of information systems technology in management decision-making is limited by the applicability for company operations. Management teams can only utilize information systems technology that corresponds with existing operational pieces, and decision-making is often limited by the software and hardware systems that are currently in use. This paper relates these to the specific case example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: mhinfsys.rtf

THE TOOLS OF ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
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This 7-page paper examines the organizational tools available to today's CEO. "Tools" described include use of contigency approach, Maslow's theory, participative management, team-building and concept of content and process theories. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTorgman.rtf