Y2K / Year 2000 / Crisis & Management
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A 10 page overview of the predicted computer/communications apocalypse and management techniques. The author concentrates on two areas of concern, date coding and the introduction of viruses based on the millenium and other biases. However, the larger view is taken of 'mainstream' date coding problems, and considers audit cases and costs. Mitigation focuses on internal and global management of the problem. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Y2kcris.rtf

Y2K: The Year 2000 Problem
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This 5 page paper explores the subject of the millennium bug by focusing on two particular articles on the topic. Both pieces address the scope of the concern as being global, and each in its own way present solutions to fix it. The paper also includes the subject of contingency plans. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: 2000prob.rtf

Windows NT 4.0 v. UNIX - A Cost Comparison
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An 8 page paper discussing a cost comparison between WindowsNT 4.0 and UNIX which shows UNIX to be a better value and less expensive to a company. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Ntvunix.doc

Unix Versus NT
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15 pages in length. Battles have long been waged and lost throughout history, but there is nothing quite like the technological competition that is being pursued between Microsoft Windows NT and Unix systems. At the very beginning of the server war nearly two and a half years ago, Microsoft Corp. introduced Windows NT as a direct competitor of the ever-popular Unix system. Vendors that distributed Unix were amused by the so-called competition, labeling it too immature to ever establish itself in the same category. The writer discusses whether or not NT has proven itself as a viable competitor to Unix. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: UnixVsNt.wps

Waste Minimization
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This 20 page paper asserts that waste minimization is the most effective form of compliance for any corporation. The necessity for compliance, based on public health and environmental reasons, are explored. Also included is the history of industrial practices and the environmental movement as well as an explanation of how waste lowers the quality of life. Detailed methods of effecting minimization, along with easy to understand examples and the inclusion of the 'waste management hierarchy', is a focal point of the paper. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Wastemin.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

Jack-in-the-Box / Who is Responsible for Consumer Protection ?
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A 6 page paper positing that although Jack-in-the-Box seems to be altruistic in its considerations of the harm it caused its customers, the federal government has not been as conscientious--they have said that responsibility for consumer protection resides in at the state government level. According to Kant and consumer protection groups, there is an inherent danger in this, as despotism is alive at the state level, and that many states are governed arbitrarily by people with special interests. Given this situation, via Kant's advice, it behooves consumers to continue policing all levels of government in order to find the protection from harm to which they are entitled. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Jackbox.wps

SWOT Analysis for Coral Diver Resort
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This 4 page report discusses a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis of the Coral Diver Resort in terms of its ability to compete with resorts in the Bahamas and Mexico. The owner of the resort is looking at several options to improve his operations competitiveness and utilizes principles of SWOT to determine those factors. No bibliography.
Filename: BWcoral.rtf

Book Review / 'Jesus, CEO'
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A 5 page research paper and analysis of a book by Laurie Beth Jones, Jesus, CEO: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership. This is a business advice book with a difference. The writer demonstrates how Jones uses New Testament stories of the life of Christ to build an 'Omega' management style based upon Jesus' teachings. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Jesusceo.wps

Eastman Kodak and the Photo Imaging Industry
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Eastman Kodak has recently decided to remake itself because it has been losing sales and market share in photo imaging during the last decade. It will be important for Eastman Kodak to diversify further by entering additional markets with a range of products, in terms of quality finishing. These should include expanding the digital camera, ink jet printer and flat-screen display markets they have already entered. During this risky time, despite its good name, Eastman Kodak must take a second look at its public policy in order to guarantee success. Bibliography lists 4 sources. jvKodak.rtf
Filename: jvKodak.rtf