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Types, technology, competing firms, product lines, focusing on IBM-compatible 80486 & 80586 (Pentium), power, price, performance, future.

Introduction There are three major classes of computers: mainframes, minicomputers and microcomputers. As computer technology has developed, the lin... more

Introduction There are three major classes of computers: mainframes, minicomputers and microcomputers. As computer technology has developed, the lines between these classes have blurred and each class has stretched its boundaries into the other. Today's desktop computers (microcomputers) are capable of performing calculations which 30 years ago would have been limited to the powerful mainframe computer class. This research examines the state of the microcomputer market and considers the current technology available, as well as where that technology is headed and the effect of that technology on decision makers. Description of the Technology Microcomputers are those systems which are commonly referred to as "desktop" computers. These systems were originally designed for individual us

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Definition, models, views on technological progress, cultural evolution & instrumental behavior.

TECHNOLOGY FROM THE INSTITUTIONALIST PERSPECTIVE Introduction This research considers the concept of technology from a perspective of institutionalist... more

TECHNOLOGY FROM THE INSTITUTIONALIST PERSPECTIVE Introduction This research considers the concept of technology from a perspective of institutionalist economics. Institutionalist economic thought is reviewed, and the concept of technology from an institutionalist perspective is considered within the contexts of (1) technological progress, (2) technology and cultural evolution, and (3) technology and instrumental behavior. Institutionalist Economic Thought At a general level, institutional economics can be characterized “as holistic, systemic, and evolutionary” (Wilber & Harrison, 1978, p. 71). Social reality, within an institutionalist context, is perceived as being more than a specifie

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Reviews work on employment experiences & opportunities of Asian-Amer. women.

The purpose of this research is to examine changes in American immigration patterns of Asian American women after World War II. The plan of the resear... more

The purpose of this research is to examine changes in American immigration patterns of Asian American women after World War II. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which the shift in Asian immigration to the U.S. toward predominance of women occurred and then to discuss, with reference to Espiritu’s Asian American Women and Men, effects that these immigrant women have had on the general structure of Asian immigration to the U.S. and on the relationship between immigrant Asian men and women in particular. What Espiritu describes as “engendered” structures of relationships between Asian men and women in the U.S. and of the relationship between the dominant culture and Asian women is the focus of her analysis of the impact of the predominance of Asian women over Asian men as immigrants to the U.S. in recent years. She c

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Development of "dot.com" companies of late 1990s. Relation to world economy. Bankruptcy of dot.com companies. Relation to European Union & American economy. Need for New Economy to combine Old Economy factors for success.

Introduction During the late 1990s, the term, "New Economy," began appearing in articles and news reports as analysts sought to describe transactions ... more

Introduction During the late 1990s, the term, "New Economy," began appearing in articles and news reports as analysts sought to describe transactions that were largely Internet-based, or at least transactions which did not require consumers entering a brickandmortar store. Articles were written about the young entrepreneurs who were rewriting business rules, about companies where Casual Friday evolved into Casual Everyday, and how the New Economy would radically change the entire business landscape. As 2000 draws to a close, however, it is becoming obvious that the Old Economy is not going to go away entirely. Many of the touted "dot com" companies have gone bankrupt as they were unable to produce that most traditional product of the Old Economy: profit. New Economy companies are finding that they must integrate Old Economy facto

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Discusses the master price list. Also known as the Charge Description Master (CDM). The list includes prices for all services, supplies,devices and medications charged for inpatient and outpatient services billed by a healthcare facility. Purpose of the payment system. Accountability. Coding guidance, compliance, billing, bench tools, software programs.

The Technology The Chargemaster, which is also known as the Charge Description Master (CDM), is a master price list which includes prices for all se... more

The Technology The Chargemaster, which is also known as the Charge Description Master (CDM), is a master price list which includes prices for all services, supplies, devices, and medications charged for inpatient and outpatient services billed by a healthcare facility (Drach, Davies and Sagrati, 2001). Although some departments may produce independent bills, the majority of the items billed for in the treatment of a patient will be derived from the Chargemaster. Each medicare reimbursement for outpatient services CPT and HCPCS codes assigned to charges are converted into APC groups, and each APC will generate a predetermined payment amount, which is then multiplied by the number of units for that charge. Capture and coding of all service charges, medical visits, or diagnostic and surgical

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This is a paper detailing some of the effects of downsizing in corporate America. Contends that workplace downsizing has adverse affects on workers and families, as well as on a company's long term competitiveness.

Why Downsizing is Bad Many companies today are under intenseeconomic pressure which inevitably leads to change These changespresent new challenges bec... more

Why Downsizing is Bad Many companies today are under intenseeconomic pressure which inevitably leads to change These changespresent new challenges because in some situations companies must change tosurvive Recently the pace of change in business has accelerated Despitethis pressure Joe Chidley suggests that companies may already have gonetoo far Chidley suggests that in the interest of short-termimprovements companies are downsizing and it is harming the companies'long-term competitiveness Chidley One aspect of change may be downsizing In fact most Americanshave been directly or

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An examination of the history of electronic data interchange (EDI), the effect of the internet on EDI, and the outlook for EDI. EDI as a critical part of large business operations. Includes abstract.

Electronic Data Interchange Analysis Abstract Electronic Data Interchange EDI is a critical part of large businessoperations yet it remains a mystery ... more

Electronic Data Interchange Analysis Abstract Electronic Data Interchange EDI is a critical part of large businessoperations yet it remains a mystery to those outside its immediate users EDI came about in the late s and early s as transportationorganizations sought a way to communicate more effectively with vendors andcustomers Eventually standards were developed which made it possible forcompanies to send common business documents purchase orders and invoices primarily from one company to another using computer systems The adventof the Internet has changed

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Considers the effects that the Internet has had on retailing, including examinations of Target, Dell, Amazon and other companies as well as security issues raised by the Internet and whether there is such a thing as a "new" economy. Gives an overview of the marketing mix and strategies.

The Impact of the Internet on Marketing Strategies in a ParticularIndustry Retailing Introduction At one time the Internet was expected to revolutioni... more

The Impact of the Internet on Marketing Strategies in a ParticularIndustry Retailing Introduction At one time the Internet was expected to revolutionize the way thatbusiness is conducted Traditional measures of corporate performance wouldbe abandoned as the Internet ushered in an era of the New Economy Today now that the Internet has itself matured the New Economy is most closelyassociated with the dot-com bubble and the Internet is recognized forbringing about change-often significant change-to the way that business isconducted but traditional strategic decisions

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This paper consists of 10 individual papers that address various business issues, including: scientific management, social responsibility, decision theory, market-driven, competitive advantage, people are an asset, performance, organizational culture, change, and small vs. large companies.

The scientific management approach developed by Frederick Taylor in theearly s applied the scientific method to the management of workers toproduce gr... more

The scientific management approach developed by Frederick Taylor in theearly s applied the scientific method to the management of workers toproduce great time and cost efficiencies Frederick Taylor and ScientificManagement By removing worker autonomy and converting skilled craftsinto a series of simplified jobs that unskilled workers could easily betrained to perform scientific management improved worker productivitymarkedly Frederick Taylor and Scientific Management Taylor hadobserved gross inefficiencies among steel workers that worked far belowtheir true capacity a phenomenon he referred to as soldiering Frederick

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IT Effects on Management Processes

RESEARCH PROPOSAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EFFECTS ON STRATEGIC MANAGEMENTPROCESSES Introduction Information technology IT is an integral part of strate... more

RESEARCH PROPOSAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EFFECTS ON STRATEGIC MANAGEMENTPROCESSES Introduction Information technology IT is an integral part of strategicmarketing in today's organization Croteau Raymond Hollocks A successful organization must be agile and flexible and utilize ITeffectively within strategic management activities Overby Bhardwaj Sambamurthy Swafford Ghosh Murthy This means that theorganization must be able to act quickly in a constantly changing globalenvironment and IT must allow for this flexibility van Oosterhout Waarts van Hillegersberg Organizations must therefore have IT systemsthat harness latest technology provide