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E-business Adoption, 2008.
A complete dissertation, which investigates the barriers and impacts to e-business adoption in small and medium-size enterprises (SME) of information technology (IT) businesses in California.
18,530 words (approx. 74.1 pages), 42 sources, APA, £ 157.95
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This paper explains that this research studies the relationship between "impacts and barriers" and "performances" in adopting e-business within the small and medium sized enterprises sector(SME) of information technology (IT) businesses in California. The research is based on A. Barua, P. Konana, A.B. Whinston and F. Yin's "three stages model" for evaluating how performance is affected by the major impacts and barriers on small and medium sized enterprises conducting business through e-business approaches. The paper states that e-business is less about technology and more about relationships. The paper describes the research methodology, the analysis and the results. Several figures, graphs and tables are also included with the paper.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Background Information
Purpose of the Research
Significance of the Research
Organization of the Dissertation
Literature Review
Introduction
Definition of E-business
Definition of SME
Information Technology (IT) Business Sector
Level of E-business Adoption
Impacts of E-business Adoption
Barriers of E-business Adoption
Research Methodology
Introduction
Research Method
Data Collection Location
Survey Instrument
Questionnaire Design
Sampling Design
Data Entry
Data Analysis
Descriptive Analysis
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Others
Conclusions
Introduction
Limitations of the Research
Further Research
Conclusion
Appendices Proforma survey
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"These benefits are influenced by the ability of next generation manufacturers to use IT to enhance the value adding activities and to minimize the risks involved in manufacturing; these findings are congruent with previous studies that suggest managerial reorientation to new priorities should recognize the importance of information technologies, its impact on managerial and organizational strategies, and more importantly, its impact on creating and managing the future learning organization. As a result, the appropriate application of these technologies would enhance the ability of the NGM to become time-based competitors."
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William F. Frederick, 2004.
Biographical account of businessman William F. Frederick, owner of Pittsburgh's W.F. Frederick Piano Company.
1,768 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper describes William F. Frederick's early experiences in business, how he got started in the business of selling pianos, the growth, expansion, and success of Frederick's business, and the eventual downfall of his company.
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"Before the 1870s, coal and coke extraction in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, had been handled on a small, experimental basis. However, between 1876 and 1882, the number of beehive coke ovens increased exponentially. The amount rose from 3,000 to 8,400. In fact, by 1907, nearly 24,000 coke ovens were running. This had a tremendous impact on the socio-economic conditions of the area. Local residents had regular work (albeit very difficult and unhealthy), and thousands of immigrants from Eastern Europe relocated here for jobs in the coalmines and coke works. The new industry also had a major effect on local business. Money was plentiful for those who made the first investments in coal and the merchants benefited from the employees? regular paychecks. William F. Frederick, owner of Pittsburgh?s W.F. Frederick Piano Company, which became the largest establishment in the world devoted exclusively to selling pianos, was one such fortunate businessman."
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Successful Presidency of John F. Kennedy, 2004.
This paper discusses why John F. Kennedy was such a successful President.
1,187 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that John F. Kennedy was by all means a successful President. The writer points out that with the Cold War overshadowing his presidency, John F. Kennedy successfully prevented the outbreak of a nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union, while at the same time domestically fighting for civil rights and bringing attention to the need for foreign aid to underdeveloped countries. To evaluate his success the writer notes that one must not look at his predecessors, but at the state of affairs of the United States when Kennedy came to power. The writer concludes that John F. Kennedy was successful in his presidency because of the significant contributions he made to the American people and to the people of the world.
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"The Ghettos were generally populated by blacks, but there were also known to be other ethnic races coinciding. The ghettos residents were largely impoverished which led to problems with crime, housing, employment, and lack of sanitation, education and health care. This segregation imposed upon them by the more affluent white middle class began to stir up a civil rights movement.
"In his pre-election campaign, Kennedy had chosen to ignore Civil Rights, preferring to show no view, as he feared antagonising the white southern vote. But, ten days before the election an event which would help shape the destiny of Kennedy's presidency occurred."
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The F-22 Raptor - An Investment in America's Future, 2006.
An examination of the pros and cons of continued development and deployment of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet.
4,454 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 73.95
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The writer explains the history of development of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. The plane is compared to the existing F-15. The paper reviews the history of spending and the estimates for the cost of project completion. It recaps current arguments for and against the additional spending. The writer concludes that the additional money should be spent to complete and deploy the plane as a strong new addition to the United States' Air Force.
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Introduction
Brief Background of the F-22 Raptor
Current Government Spending
Pros and Cons
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Those in favor of the continued spending on the F-22 argue that without the plane, our tactical air systems will soon be outstripped by technology being developed by potentially hostile countries. Air dominance, they say, has been an instrumental factor in every modern military victory. Without upgrading our current stock of planes, we risk losing our current air dominance.
"Yet others believe that the money is being poorly spent. The Raptor, they argue, has been troubled by design flaws and cost problems. Its development is far behind schedule. Our country's current aircraft commitments equal a meager 10 percent of the nearly 3600 planes in our existing force. The existing planes are the finest and most effective fighter planes in the world. Hence, given the current political environment, the overall spending on F-22 development is unwarranted."
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P.F. Chang?s China Bistro, 2005.
This paper is a marketing plan for P.F. Chang's China Bistro to add a new delivery service.
6,100 words (approx. 24.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 90.95
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This paper defines a marketing plan for a new delivery service of gourmet Chinese food, at the door within 45 minutes, by the publicly-held P.F Chang's China Bistro, a successful restaurant serving Chinese food with a European twist, which enjoys a loyal and growing customer base. The author points out, in the SWOTT analysis, that a weakness of this new product may be P.F. Chang's inexperience in the delivery of food and the consideration that P.F. Chang's original atmosphere may not be projected in this delivery. The paper stresses that an attractive segment for this delivery service is that organizational buyers for "working lunches" of executives and white collar customers seeking options to greasy pizza or other fast food delivery.
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Organizational Overview
New Product Description
Product Mix
SWOTT Analysis of PF Chang's Home Delivery Service
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Trends
Marketing Research
Segmentation
Differentiation and Positioning
Marketing Mix
Product/Service
Price
Place
Promotion
Direct Mail
TV Ads
Radio Ads
Internet Marketing
In-Store Advertising
Sales Promotion Schedule
Public Relations
The Web
Budget
Evaluation Process
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"The evaluation process is separated into two aspects; evaluating the decision itself and evaluating the decision process that has been used. Evaluating the decision involves monitoring the market place to determine if more action will be needed in the future. When evaluating the decision process that has been used you want to ask yourself if the marketing research and analysis that was used was effective, flawed or if it could be improved for use with similar situations in the future (Kervin p.226). The measure and control that you use for you marketing plan gives you something to rate your performance on as you develop your business. For instance, the money that you spend on advertising or PR, you can evaluate this against any increase - or decrease - in sales revenue, stock price or numbers of new customers contacting you. These practices will help you measure how effective your marketing activities are."
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Life Experiences of F. Scott Fitzgerald, 2003.
An examination of how F. Scott Fitzgerald's life impacted his writing of "The Great Gatsby".
1,308 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper examines how F. Scott Fitzgerald experienced many different hardships, romances, and personal achievements. Most characters in the "The Great Gatsby" had some link to his past, which makes each character more dynamic. It explains how F. Scott Fitzgerald called upon all his personal knowledge and past experiences to write "The Great Gatsby".
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"In The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald used many of his own life experiences including his own yearnings and lost hopes (A&E Biography). Throughout Fitzgerald?s life he met people in Great Neck, Long Island that would later become the characters in his elaborate novel that combine both truths and false pretenses that he lived. Mellow said that every scrap of experience, his own or borrowed from others; every insight, earned or overheard, was considered usable knowledge for his fictional pursuits (220). For instance, Mellow stated that nearly all of Gatsby?s shady connections with bootlegging, sport scandals, and stock swindles were related to unnamed but clearly identifiable Great Neck residents(220). In the character Jay Gatsby similarities can be seen between Gatsby and Fitzgerald."
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The Assassination of John F. Kennedy, 2002.
A study on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy's effect on immigrants.
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 22.95
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This paper presents a discussion about the assassination of John F. Kennedy and how he affected the immigrants in America. The writer illustrates his policy on discrimination and the fact that many immigrants considered him a saint of their plight.
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"The history of the United States is filled with accounts of civil actions pertaining to discrimination and other problems. The federal government is behind the attempt to stomp out racism but it has not always been supportive of the cause. One of the most vocal presidents in the nation?s history regarding racism and other forms of discrimination was John F. Kennedy."
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Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald, 2006.
This paper reviews the life and work of F. Scott Fitzgerald, focusing especially on the plots and characters in his novel "The Great Gatsby" and his short story "Winter Dreams".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper relates that F. Scott Fitzgerald (Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald) was an Irish-American Jazz Age novelist and short story writer, who is regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. The author points out that Fitzgerald's protagonists are often reflections of the author and his wife Zelda -- heroes who are handsome, confident and predestined that blaze brilliantly before exploding and heroines who are beautiful, tempting and manipulative. The paper compares the couples from the two writings, Jay and Daisy of "The Great Gatsby" and Dexter and Judy of "Winter Dreams", who want greatness but end in misery.
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"Both of these women were described as insensitive, unfaithful women, because both being involved in unsatisfactory marriages, they were having an affair with the male character, Jay Gatsby, respectively Dexter Green. Also Daisy was especially cruel when it came to significant issues. She ran over a woman and killed her, yet afterwards she simply went home and ate dinner, as nothing happened. She cared more about the heat than the person she murdered. Judy was heartless too when it came to the men who adored her."
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Scott F. Fitzgerald and Jay Gatsby, 2002.
An examination of the similarities between the author and the protagonist of "The Great Gatsby" by Scott F. Fitzgerald.
2,080 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper examines the various similarities that exist between Jay Gatsby and Scott F. Fitzgerald, which are their enchantment with the fantasy of the Jazz Age due to their similar childhoods, their drive for the love of a woman, Jay's Daisy and Scott's Zelda and their submission to the illusion of their dreams. Finally, the paper compares how both men have lavish and expensive lifestyles, in order to please their women and others around them, hence submitting to the illusion of their dreams.
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"Jay Gatsby and F. Scott Fitzgerald similarly become enchanted with the fantasy of the Jazz Age due to their similar childhoods, their drive for the love of a woman, and their submission to the illusion of their dreams. Both men are raised in rural areas and enlist in the army after leaving school. When they meet the women they love, they both alter their lives and make a success to prove their worth. Over several years, both Gatsby and Fitzgerald change their lifestyles and throw lavish parties to impress the women they love."
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The Assassination of John F. Kennedy, 2005.
This paper discusses the week of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as reported in the media and with personal interviews.
1,625 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper explains that everyone, even young children can remember the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, November 22, 1963 and the shocking events that followed. The author reports that, if news disturbed the average citizen, it devastated members of the military, who were currently at war with Vietnam and standing ready outside of Cuba and in Eastern Europe. The paper concludes that Kennedy's death marked the death of innocence for the United States; the country and the world will never be the same. Several long quotations.
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"There were other people who also wanted to kill Kennedy. The San Bernardino Evening Telegram reports in an article "Catch Escapee Who Wanted to Kill JFK" that in a town called Ogdensburg in upstate New York "state police today took into custody an escaped mental patient described by police as a man who wanted to kill President Kennedy and New York Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller because he, the patient, had been unable to go to Russia" President Ahmed Ben Bella, of Algiers, decried the assassination as the work of bigots who opposed desegregation, "We denounce with venemence this absolutely infamous act which through President Kennedy sought to brake his humane actions in favor of desegreation." Ben Bella's argument makes sense considering Kennedy was killed in Dallas."
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John F. Kennedy, 2004.
A brief discussion of the life of John F. Kennedy and his short term in office.
846 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 19.95
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This paper describes the short presidential term served by John F. Kennedy. The paper is delivered in a setting of an audience that is a conservative political group that advocates smaller federal government and the right for local communities and states to control as much of their needed government as possible. The occasion is their annual meeting, and the purpose is to demonstrate that although Kennedy was a liberal in many ways, he was still a great, if flawed, man.
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"John F. Kennedy: the very name makes political conservatives cringe. However, his short role in the political history of the Presidency was so pivotal that is necessary to consider what kind of President he really was beyond the hype and the active public relations campaign that kept his many flaws out of the news media. Because the media remained silent about his personal flaws, the country was able to nearly canonize him after his untimely death."
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B.F. Skinner and Behaviorism, 2005.
An examination of the theories of B.F. Skinner as they relate to operant conditioning.
1,954 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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B.F. (Burrhus Frederic) Skinner is regarded by many as the founder of operant conditioning, a form of behavior modification that, simply stated, depends on rewarding desired behaviors and initiating unpleasant consequences for undesirable behaviors. This paper explains that Skinner proposed that immediate and appropriate reinforcement of both good and bad behaviors would very likely increase the likelihood that the desirable behavior would be repeated and the undesirable one repeated less often. This paper provides a brief review dealing with the ways in which Skinner's theories are being looked at by educators today.
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Introduction
Historical Truisms Applied to Modern Classrooms
Current Point-Counterpoint Regarding Skinner's Theories
Using Skinner Early and Often
References
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"While Skinner and half a dozen contemporaries were expert at running animal experiments, with their forte being maze-running and operant conditioning of the sort employed in a Skinner box, they were also noted for "dustbowl empiricism" or, in other words, finding out what worked in reality, not in theory alone. The burden of their findings, including Skinner's, was that "repetition of a task, with suitable reinforcement for completing each trial, improved performance" (Bruner 2004, 13+)."
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John F. Kennedy, 2003.
A discussion on John F. Kennedy's role in the Cold War.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper discusses the Cold War as a period of intense political pressure within the world, and how President John F. Kennedy contributed to the period in several ways. It offers a biographical overview of Kennedy. The author also mentions the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam.
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"John Fitzgerald Kennedy, JFK was of Irish descent and born in Brookline Massachusetts in May. John F Kennedy was born into a very well to do family. From humble beginnings his father Joseph P Kennedy had accumulated a large ..."
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