Y2K
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A 6 page paper which addresses many of the concerns associated with the year 2000. The change that occurs in computers, when the end of this year brings a new millenium, is expected to cause disturbances. Some believe these disturbances will be ever so slight, while others predict a great deal of chaos in our society, as a direct result of failed computer systems all over the country. Different opinions and theories are discussed in addition to the many possibilities that may exist. Despite preventive measures, aimed at preventing serious chaos, only time will tell if any intervention will prove successful. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAy2k.wps

Y2K and International Business
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A 5 page paper which discusses some of the fears and expectations concerning international business and the influence of Y2K. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAy2kint.wps

Y2K: Realities and Fears of the New Millennium
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An 8 page discussion of the fears and realities of Y2K. Dismisses the probability of a religious apocalypse but emphasizes that there could be numerous inconveniences due to the computer glitch which is expected by many to occur with the turn of the year. Stresses that while there is much debate regarding the potential severity of Y2K in relation to the typical individual it is foolish not to be prepared for at least some minor inconveniences. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPy2k.wps

Public Relations & How They Relate to the Worlds of Technology and Science
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A 5 page paper discussing the strong influence public relations has in almost every arena of study. Although Science and Technology are the main focus, one story involving Kuwait is discussed to better illustrate how public relations is capable of strongly influencing the public in one direction or another. Generally speaking, the industries of science fall far behind the technology industries in terms of public relations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Pubre.wps

TQM And Organizational Culture
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses organizational culture in TQM as follows: cultural change; organizational learning; assessing organizational cultures; and difficulties in figuring change. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLC_TQM.wps

Enterprise Resource Planning Software
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This 12 page paper puts us in the position of marketing a new business to business web-based enterprise resource planning software package. The characteristics of such a package are discussed as well as who needs it, how to market to the target audience and what exactly ERP is. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: JGAcmsft.wps

The Internet and the Future of the Computer
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A 7 page paper which examines how the Internet is influencing and controlling the development of the computer, as well as the future of technology as it effects society and business industries. The book 'Principles of Information Systems - A Managerial Approach, 3rd edition,' by Ralph M. Stair and George Walter Reynolds is illustrated as one of the sources of information which details some of the realities and possibilities. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAputer.wps

Views on the Internet - Salinger, Lamott and I
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An 8 page essay that describes the Internet and its effects and benefits as seen through the eyes of a Chinese immigrant student in America. Included are views on how J.D. Salinger's character Holden Caulfield from the novel 'Catcher in the Rye' might have used the Internet in his quest for experience and adventure. Also included are views on how popular writer Anne Lamott uses the Internet to promote her book tours and writing career.
Filename: LCIntVws.wps

IDT, VocalTec and the Internet Telephony Industry
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A 5 page paper that discusses two Internet telephony companies: IDT corporation, an American company, and VocalTec corporation, an Israeli company. The strengths and weaknesses of each company are discussed. The writer also offers comments about the Internet telephony industry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGidtvoc.wps

Organizational Culture at Nippon-Mitsubishi Oil
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An 8 page paper discussing the need for a paradigm shift away from employment for life toward a model more in keeping with today's business climate. While neither Nippon-Mitsubishi nor Japan needs to emulate any other existing organizational culture model, both must ensure that organizational culture does not suffer in deference to social culture. The paper suggests educating employees in the need for responding to changing business climate and notes that Mitsubishi Oil's recent merger with Nippon Oil will allow it to gracefully extricate itself from some of its traditional kiretsu relationships that have been detrimental in finance. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: KSMitsubiOil.wps