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Implementation of a Computerized Control System, 2002.
A proposal for a new computerized water treatment and collection facility for the city of Plains.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 37.95
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This proposal is for a new water treatment and collection facility to be built for the city of Plains, which is facing severe budgetary problems due to reduced revenues. The new project would utilize the state of art technology along with computer software to implement a cost effective facility with significant cost savings.
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The Implementation Stage of the Development Process.
This paper analyzes a work-related project using a systems analysis tool for the implementation of a specific business and information system, focusing on the actual implementation stage of the development process.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 55 sources, APA, £ 29.95
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This paper explains that a Web page may seem to be the most difficult coding problem but, in actuality, the use of Internet-bound software makes it fairly easy. The true difficulty is the coding and implementation of the Local Area Network and operating system for the organizational network layer and hardware systems. The author points out that the physical writing of software code entails many more steps of actual testing, which is performed before, during, and after each small programming task is accomplished; the key is to utilize a process of testing that is specific, detailed, and measurable. The paper stresses that one of the more critical things to accomplish in the implementation phase is the understanding of the new system or program through proper code documentation because it helps everyone get a grasp of exactly what is or was expected of a system or program and develops a blueprints for training.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Coding
Testing and Installation
Documentation and Training
Maintenance and Support
Conclusion
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"The typical implementation process entails a project team installing applications and systems on a customer's or organization's production platform which usually is followed up with whatever training and acceptance testing is needed and therefore leads to customer sign-off on the application or system. This implementation is for International Lumberyards, Inc., who first did a detailed needs assessment which verified that the implementation of a new and more modern software and hardware approach was in order that could be financially justified in regard to the organization's overall return on investment. The company had successfully completed the necessary information-gathering as well as utilizing various other techniques in the reengineering project and was prepared to implement the new code and equipment."
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Policy Implementation, 2007.
This paper provides an assessment of strategies to promote public policy implementation.
2,281 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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The paper explains that the study of policy implementation is necessary in order to isolate strategies that have been effective in promoting policy change and effective policy implementation. The paper examines the works of three authors who have been active in improving the quality of the research on public policy; Charles E. Merriam, Michael Lipsky and Thomas R. Dye. The paper also describes the problems facing those responsible for public policy implementation and facing public policy researchers. To illustrate the scope of these problems, the paper uses the example of initial research into HIV/AIDS.
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Introduction
Three Noted Public Policy Researchers
Problems Facing Public Policy Researchers
Possible Reforms in Policy Implementation Research
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"Study of policy implementation is necessary in order to isolate strategies that have been effective in promoting policy change and effective policy implementation. Persons who are prominent members of the policy change process are often classified as political activists, but there are numerous authors and analysts whose perceptions have helped facilitate a greater understanding of the policy change process. While not generally recognized as prominent social or political activists, such persons have nonetheless added a significant contribution to the overall study of public policy in general, and facilitating change and implementation in particular."
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Technology Implementation, 2001.
This paper studies technology implementation which is the process required to introduce a new technology to a larger community.
1,440 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper defines technology implementation and discusses several specific scenarios where technology implementation occurs. It also outlines the processes required to implement technology in organizations, and the greater community. Finally, it describes the potential problems that may be encountered during technology implementation in companies.
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"In practice, technology implementation refers to the introduction of new technologies to either an existing organization, or to a larger community, such as a type of business. Technology implementation can refer to the process a school would undergo in order to introduce computers into the classroom. Further, technology implementation can refer to the process required to introduce a new technology to a larger community. For example, the introduction of the Microsoft?s operating system as the standard operating system used across North America and the rest of the business world, for both business and personal use, is an example of technology implementation.
Technology plays a major role the daily lives of people all over the world. Perhaps the most commonly cited example of new technology implementation is the relatively recent increase in the use of desktop computers for personal and business use. Interestingly, however, the exact definition of technology can be a potentially contentious issue. How can we discuss technology implementation, without first understanding what technology is?"
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Data Warehousing Implementation, 2003.
An analysis of previous literatures on data warehousing implementation issues and guidelines for managers.
4,143 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 37 sources, MLA, £ 78.95
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Many authors have provided an enormous amount of literature on data warehousing concepts, processes, and characteristics. However, the key to a successful data warehouse is proper implementation. Previous publications have come up with different ideas and methods to implement a data warehouse successfully. Managers don?t have enough time to go through all these readings This paper provides an integration of the various implementation guidelines with practical examples ranging from the FBI to Wal-Mart.
I. Introduction
II. Basic Definitions and Concepts of Data Warehousing
III. Brief History of Data Warehousing
IV. Data Warehousing Characteristics
V. Drivers of Data Warehousing
VI. Data Warehousing Process
VII. Current Issues and Practices of Data Warehousing
VIII. Guidelines in Implementing a Data Warehouse
IX. Conclusions, Limitations, and Future Research Guidelines
X. References
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"Data warehousing is one of the hottest developments of the 1990s. In 1998, the expenditure on data warehousing was $14 600 million (META Group 1996). It is estimated that 95% of the Fortune 1000 either have a data warehouse or are planning to develop one (META Group 1996). A data warehouse may help increase a company?s sales by supporting decision-making and understanding consumer behavior. For example, Office Depot sales increased by $117 million after investing on data warehousing (Anthes 2003)."
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GIS Implementation Plan: New Jersey Treasury, 2008.
An analysis of the necessary aspects for the successful implementation of a geographic information system (GIS) project intended for the New Jersey Department of the Treasury.
1,863 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 41.95
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This paper outlines a geographic information system (GIS) implementation project intended for the New Jersey Department of the Treasury. The paper discusses the project's purpose, as well as the costs that would be involved in its implementation. It discusses the personnel that would be needed, as well as the hardware, software and infrastructure that would be necessary.
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Abstract
Needs Assessment
GIS Solution
Overview
Data
Personnel
Hardware
Software
Infrastructure
Financial Plan
Cost Factors
Project Budget
Implementation Timeline
Summary
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"The information and technology (IT) infrastructure used to support the GIS application consists of all of the existing IT components. These components consist of computer hardware, the communications networks currently in place, the relational databases which each division maintains to support their own data sets and the various software applications which the staff utilizes in its daily tasks. The GIS application and hardware will be added onto the existing IT infrastructure and integrated according to need."
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Models of Policy Implementation, 2003.
A discussion on the main assumptions of models of policy implementation.
1,807 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper looks at how once a decision is made with regard to a policy, a method of putting it into effect is required. It examines how implementation is a complex process whereby the means must make the goals achievable and how the process of implementation can be approached in two ways ? the ?top-down? (also known as ?the rational model? or ?forward mapping?) or ?bottom-up? (also known as ?backward mapping?. It shows how British policy is stuck with with the ?top-down? approach and how in order to make the best of it, each policy needs to come with clearly defined objectives, an implementation plan, sufficient support and resources and a system of communication and monitoring to ensure minimal deviation.
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"The way things are interpreted by each individual can affect the implementation process. For example, a hospital manager may tell a G.P. that he needs to reduce waiting times for operations. The G.P. may interpret from that that he should perform some of the more minor operations at his surgery as he is qualified to do so. Alternatively, he could interpret that he simply needs to put people off operations if they are not an absolute emergency. The first interpretation would mean patients who have minor operations will be seen sooner and by reducing the number of people he is sending to hospital he is reducing the waiting times for those who are having operations there."
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Technology Systems Implementation, 2007.
A look at some of the major management challenges that can spell the success or failure of an IT/IS implementation.
1,237 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper discusses how the implementation of information technology and information systems (IT/IS) can be considered a major business decision. The paper explains that an important consideration management must always remember in implementing IT/IS is that IT/IS are business drivers and they exist - or co-exist - in business to support the overall strategic, tactical and operational objectives of the business. The paper also looks at various factors that can affect implementation such as strategy formulation,training plans and support strategies.
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"As in all business endeavors and decisions, change management and social marketing plans should and must also be in place especially if the IT/IS implementation will eventually affect people - both employees and clients - and the way they do work or business. IT/IS implementations always demand a paradigm shift and some human resources may not be prepared to meet the new realities of the information age. The change management and social marketing plans contain processes and procedures that aim to inform, educate, enable and empower the human resource portion of IT/IS implementation of the importance of the endeavor. "
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Project Implementation at McDonalds, 2005.
A study of the implementation of a specific ordering method to improve customer service at McDonalds.
4,421 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 82.95
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This paper examines the step by step implementation a system that would allow McDonalds customers to view their selections as they order their food at the drive-thru. The paper explains that this would reduce the amount of wrong orders received at the drive-thru window and enhance the customer service experience by including them in the ordering process. Includes several tables.
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Background
Objectives
Task 1: Assess the Current Process
Task 2: Develop Process Improvements
Task 3: Implement/Test Developed Process Improvements
Task 4: Evaluate Implemented Process Improvements
Project Management Best Practices
Risk Mitigation Strategy
Risks
Applications
Deliverables
Project Closure
References
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" The project will close several lists and tracking mechanisms, such as the change request log and the issues log. The information generated during the project, will be formally filed away for future use. The concepts that I will apply from the simulation are the four phases of the project life cycle. Definition, Planning, Execution, and Delivery. The plan would also execute a detailed plan to set out the activities of the plan in sequence identifying those activities that need approval from the project sponsor."
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IT Implementation, 2005.
This paper discusses critical success and failure issues with IT implementation.
4,560 words (approx. 18.2 pages), 17 sources, MLA, £ 83.95
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This paper explains that the main purpose of any IT infrastructure development is to harness the knowledge that is available and use it wisely. The author stresses that it is important to realize that even the best IT systems become obsolete fast; no IT system is fool proof and even the best-designed systems might require overhauling and maintenance at intervals that were not planned for. The paper relates that companies that have had great success implementing IT projects within their organization generally display a tendency to understand the mission and core competencies of their organization and senior management displays a firm and dedicated leadership to ensure that the end users of the system in the organization accept the IT implementation process.
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"Managing and understanding knowledge in organizations is critical. Knowledge transfer in organizations can happen at different levels. The effectiveness of the transfer between departments or business units, teams working on different projects, and across different hierarchal levels of the organization also determine the effective utilization of the knowledge that might be acquired at any level of the organization. Any knowledge transfer should be able to facilitate "knowledgeable action" from the individual transferring the knowledge and the individual receiving the knowledge. Successful IT projects ensure that knowledge transfer is adequate and that workers and managers are able to trace it. Ensuring that workers have access to the information that they seek in the shortest possible time reduces the amount of time that they spend on a task. This also reduces the time needed to answer customer queries improving the quality of service that is provided by the company to their clients."
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United Nations Policy Formulation and Policy Implementation, 2004.
Provides an overview of United Nations policy formulation and policy implementation in the context of international public administration organizations.
1,478 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper examines, through a literature review, instances of policies that were developed and not effectively carried out, as well as recent requirements for the formulation of policies put into place at the UN. It looks at how a sustained public information campaign is extremely important for the success of the UN?s attempt to reinvent its system of policy formulation and policy implementation due to all the ?bad news?, including terrorism and war and AIDS, etc., dominating the TV and print news agencies.
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"There are myriad examples of the UN?s good work ? in many and diverse areas where there are desperate human needs throughout the world ? and also, on the other hand, there is no shortage of evidence that some policies, although they were drawn up with the best of intentions, failed in their mission, or were thwarted either through no direct fault of the UN, or because the UN?s policy implementation could not match the promises in the policy formulation. One example of the apparent failure of a policy which was to be implemented was recently reported by the British Medical Journal (Tayal, 2003). The journal claimed that a UN policy designed to tackle the health and human rights needs of ?indigenous people? ? a policy which was formulated in 1995 ? has not been very effective in its implementation."
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Confidentiality in Computerized Medical Records, 2006.
A case study of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and ethical concerns surrounding the confidentiality of computerized medical records.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, £ 50.95
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This paper discusses how computerized medical record-keeping facilitates improved access and transmission of medical information and has been argued as instrumental in ensuring that patients receive appropriate care in a timely manner. This paper then reviews the issues of confidentiality that have emerged from ethical concerns of misuse of patient information at the hands of insurance providers, health care associates, and even physicians themselves.
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"Confidentiality in Computerized Medical Records Description of Case Example Dudley (2004) indicated that confidentiality of patient records has been a contended issue in health care since the advent of transforming paper records into digital records. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was designed to alleviate these concerns and was enacted in April of 2003. However, critics and case research indicates that the HIPAA has not done enough in terms of promoting patient confidentiality and fails to protect the patient's medical information, even in areas of interest that are specifically covered by the legislation (Dudley, 2004). Revisions to HIPAA are to go into effect on March 16 of 2006, but it remains uncertain as to whether these revisions will satisfactory resolve the existing disparities in distribution of protected information. "
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Implementation of ISO 14000, 2008.
An analysis of an environmental management system (EMS) framework and how this could be integrated within the overall structure of an organization that wanted to implement the ISO standards.
2,575 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This paper outlines how ISO 14000 could be integrated and become embedded within the strategic development of a firm to increase efficiency. The paper also analyzes (EMS) frameworks and how this could be integrated within the overall structure of an organization that wanted to implement the ISO standards. In addition, the paper outlines some intrinsic benefits a firm received from ISO 14000 and how it affected operations within the entity.
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Introduction
Implementation Process for ISO 14000
ISO 14001: Overview of the Implementation Process
Interaction between Organizational Structure and ISO 14000
Organizational Benefits of Implementing EMS
Internal Benefits Of Implementing ISO 14000
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"Understanding and integrating the organizational structure with the company objectives concerning environmental issues is the key to effective management; the role of the EMS and the aims is the best example of how pivotal environmental issues and the operations of a firm are. This paper has tried to explore the idea behind ISO 14000, and how organizations can achieve it. The issues presented, highlight the fact an EMS has to be formally integrated within the strategic plans of the organization a culture that embraces these plans and finding innovative ways of motivating and communicating objectives to employees and other stakeholders which will not negate the appropriate organizational structure."
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U.N. Human Rights Commission Implementation Flaws, 2002.
Discusses various problems connected with implementation frailties and exposes the consequences of such weak strategies.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 81.95
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Human Rights Commission was formed by the United Nations to monitor the activities of member states especially the ones with poor human rights conditions. But over the years, it has been noticed that United Nations has failed to exercise its influence on countries that have been blatantly violating provisions of human rights Charter. When we delve deeper into this issue, we learn that the real cause of this failure is inherent flaws in the implementation strategies. Not only has the organization failed to make its various operations more efficient, it is also been accused of granting membership without following proper screening procedures. The paper discusses these problems and others.
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