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Mobile Commerce, 2008.
A qualitative literature review research project studying the mobile commerce (m-commerce) industry.
8,600 words (approx. 34.4 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 181.95
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This paper researches the question that mobile value is likely to constitute a much greater driver for consumer adoption of m-commerce than wireless value. In this paper, the literature review presents the demographics of the users, statistics about network services and the type of use across many countries.The author stresses that studies of usability of screens and information output is difficult to generalize to mobile devices. The paper includes 22 figures.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Overview of Mobile Commerce
Methodology
Literature Review
Types of m-Commerce Transactions
Four Categories of Group-Oriented m-Commerce Services
The Main Distinction between e-Commerce and m-Commerce
Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model (UTAUT)
The Success of IMode and m-Commerce in Japan
Summary of Literature Reviewed
Recommendations for Future Research
From the Paper
"There have been many various innovations focused toward attempting to make the wireless devices used for mobile commerce user friendly and with an interface design that is effective in transference of meaning in communication. The work of Peter Tarasewich (2002) relates the fact that a "well-designed and usable interface to any application is critical." Websites that are designed properly "help ensure that users can find information that they are looking for, perform transactions, spend time at the site, and return again."
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E-Commerce Operations Management, 2008.
A description of the marketing and business strategy of an e-shop company, RedEnvelope.
1,004 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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The paper relates the marketing strategy of RedEnvelope, an e-shop company specializing in gifts. In the discussion, the paper describes the RedEnvelope's line of business as one of unique gifts offered on line. The paper also highlights the advertisng and marketing processes resulting in the company's progression and success.
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"The company's assortment includes: occasion gifts (including categories like: summer celebration, anniversary, birthday, christening, congratulations, friendship, get well, good luck, graduation, housewarming, just because, new baby, romantic events, sympathy, thank you, wedding), recipient (for her, him, baby, kids, teens, couple, mother, father, business associate, family, teacher). The company commercialized products are: bar, wine, cigars, bath, body, clothing, accessories, flowers, plants, gadgets, tools, gourmet foods, home, garden, jewelry, men's accessories, personalized gifts, sports, games, toys, baby gear, travel. As one may observe, this e-shop is very consistent, anyone can find anything here, as RedEnvelope is able to satisfy both the most simple and the most sophisticated of tastes. Also, the products are very well organized and easy to find."
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GPS Surveying, 2008.
An analysis of the use of geodetic positioning system (GPS) surveying technology in relation to the Meadowlands Xanadu Project.
6,498 words (approx. 26.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 149.95
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This paper analyzes the use of GPS surveying in relation to a proposed land project over a garbage dump. The paper also outlines the necessary factors of GPS surveying to be used in the assessment, and discusses the advantages and end result. The paper explains that before the arrival of GPS technology, three- to five-person survey crews were used in comparison to a one- or two-person crew into the field in order to achieve the same results. The paper also looks at how GPS technology also provides complete, three-dimensional survey information, enabling and empowering the design and construction management team to excel at their phase of the project. The writer believes that future studies and advancements in GPS technology will pave the way for a brighter future in land use planning.
Outline:
Introduction to GPS Technology
Land Development in Relation to GPS Technology
Meadowlands Xanadu Project History
The Application of GPS Technology to the Meadowlands Xanadu Project
Benefits of Using GPS Technology in relation to the Meadowlands Project
Proposed Use of GPS Technology for the Meadowlands Project
Conclusion
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"Control surveys are primarily used to establish the locations of arbitrary points. These points, called control points, may then be used as reference locations for performing additional survey work (U.S. Department of Commerce, 2007). The main reason for performing a control survey is to place control points in locations which are physically convenient for the intended survey work. Control surveys are generally performed to a higher standard of accuracy than other types of surveys (U.S. Department of Commerce, 2007). Control surveys usually consist of several different measurements to the unknown point from several known points, so that the measurements are taken from different angles."
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RFID Strategies based on Supply Chain Performance, 2008.
This paper is a comparative and quantitative masters thesis proposal studying radio frequency identification distribution (RFID) strategies based on supply chain performance.
4,945 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 125.95
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This thesis proposal focuses on the implications of introducing radio frequency identification distribution (RFID) to supply chain processes and the resulting financial and logistical benefits. The proposal looks to quantify the contribution of RFID to increasing supply chain performance across several industries, specifically studying the best practices of leading companies in each industry studied. As a result, this proposal concentrates on the concepts of business process management (BPM) as they relate to streamlining and making supply chain processes more efficient as well as the intensive use of analytics to quantify supply chain performance gains based on the use of RFID.
Outline:
Introduction
List of Abbreviations
Literature Survey
Problem Definition
Research Design and Methodology
Anticipating Findings
Summary of Proposal
Bibliography
From the Paper
"In defining the Return on Investment (ROI) that RFID contributes to as part of streamlining supply chains, the benefits to each member of a supply chain first need to be defined, followed by the key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics of performance that quantify them. RFID's contributions have been quantified to the pallet level and in the case of mixed-pallet level of shipments as they move through warehouses and distribution centers. Strategies for quantifying the Return on Investment (ROI) of RFID needs to begin with an assessment of the potential benefits of using this technology by specific members of the supply chain. Table 1, RFID Benefits for Supply Chain Partners, provides an overview of the key benefits by supply chain participant (Baird and Company 11). . The following table provides insights into which process areas manufacturers, logistics providers, and retailers are concentrating on relative to RFID implementations. The work completed by AMR Research (2004) serves as the foundation for many organizations that are creating dashboards to quantify the contribution of RFID to their process reengineering efforts organization-wide."
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Tactical Reconnaissance, 2008.
This work is a nine page comparative paper on the topic of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) versus manned aircraft in Tactical Reconnaissance.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper compares the use of unmanned arial vehicles (UAV) versus the use of manned aircraft in military observation tactics. The paper asserts that while there are limitations in the use of the UAVs and MAVs, as technologies in this area mature the limitations that are seen in today's craft will be replaced with new applications and technologies making these crafts even more viable for use than in the present. The number one advantage of these aircrafts is the fact that lives will be saved in the tactical reconnaissance mission phases of warfare. Savings will also be seen in the cost associated with reconnaissance missions in terms of fuel, costs of the aircraft, and the other savings of support for these aircraft.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Review of the Literature
Findings of the Research
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"The application that is most important in use of the UAV is clearly the avoidance of human beings in flight during reconnaissance missions better handled by unmanned vehicles. The goals set out by the DAPO development program in terms of 'airborne communications node reconnaissance applications were stated by DAPO to be: (1) reachback to exploitations resources in the continental United States; and (2) direct dissemination to warfighter. (DAPO, 1998) DAPO states that the Information Workgroup Elements of the Global ISR Exchange includes the elements as follows:
(1) Information Consumers;
(2) Reconnaissance/Surveillance Product and Service Information Procedures;
(3) Value-added resellers;
(4) Information Brokers; and
(5) Exchange Regulators. (DAPO, 1998)
"Exchange regulators will be those responsible for establishment and enforcement of rules and regulations for operation and use of the global ISR information exchange."
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Customer Satisfaction or Loyalty?, 2008.
This paper explores the importance of customer loyalty vs. customer satisfaction for healthcare consumers.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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The paper looks at health care information via the Internet that has changed the way individuals manage their health and receive health care information. The paper explains that this has greatly impacted customer loyalty to a doctor since one can order medication or research symptoms, treatments and long-term prognoses online. The paper therefore concludes that customer satisfaction has become much more important to the healthcare consumer than customer loyalty to a doctor.
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"When it comes to healthcare, people want to be satisfied. They often feel as thought they are not getting enough for their money, their doctors charge them too much, and their insurance companies do not pay for enough treatments and procedures. This being the case, they also doctor-shop to either (a) find a doctor that actually works the way they think he or she should, or (b) find a doctor that tells them what they want to hear. This comes down to a difference between customer loyalty (to one doctor, for example), and customer satisfaction (going from one doctor to the next until one is satisfied with the answer)."
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The First-Mover Theory, 2008.
A research proposal to determine the extent that the traditional first-mover theory applies to e-commerce companies.
1,261 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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The research paper aims to identify the factors that provide unique advantages to first movers from traditional industries and determine the extent those factors are able to provide first-mover advantages to e-commerce companies. The paper proposes to explore the factors that enable late movers from e-commerce to compete with first movers from the same industry and sometimes outrun them. The paper provides the theoretical base for the empirical research, outlines the methodology to be used and presents potential hypotheses.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature review
Methodology
Potential hypotheses
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"The recent market trends for internet companies show that a lot of these are allocating a great deal of their resources for marketing activities that would help them get to buyers before the competition and thus reap the first-mover benefits. The first question that needs to be asked is: do the traditional theory first-mover benefits apply to dot.coms?
"The first-mover theory suggests that first entrants have some advantages that late entrants don't because by entering a market first, they manage to create brand awareness, gain more customers and superior market share, which is difficult to match by the late entrant competitors. First movers can also build barriers to prevent other movers from entering the same market."
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Technological Transformation, 2008.
An essay looking at the impact of technology on the world and, in particular, on America..
786 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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The paper relates that technology has a significant impact on the social, economic and political makeup of the world. The paper continues and highlights the various technological advances over the last few years and describes what their impact has been on the world in general and American society in particular.
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"From a social standpoint, Americans started to become dependent on these machines that made life easier. Increasing numbers of people began living in the cities instead of on farms. Closer living arrangements, unfortunately led to epidemics. According to Wilentz (79), domestic service was also transformed. Hired help, as a domestic servant was called, had been a traditional worker in New England local communities. After the mid-1800s, a larger number of these workers were hired for the labor market, and service became a low-paid job. This "bastardization of craft," as Wilentz calls it, eliminated the traditional world of craft workers and apprentices and radically changed the way products were made."
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Nanotechnology, 2008.
This paper examines the history, uses and issues involved with nanotechnology.
867 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper describes nanotechnology and the growth of this field. The paper discusses how, although nanotechnology promises to revolutionize many products and medications in the future, many believe it needs to be researched more completely before releasing it to the public for consumption.
Outline:
Introduction
What it is
Conclusion
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"For many start up companies across the nation the word nanotechnology strikes a chord. While it is still a small market as compared to many other open markets in today's business world it is a new enough market that it holds promise for the future of start up company success(Challener, 2003).
"The most significant contribution that nanotechnology will make to the business world is the fact that it is very flexible by design and its use. It can be used in many areas of business including automotive technology, aerospace technology, drug delivery and the textile industry."
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Learning Social Skills in Virtual Worlds, 2008.
A discussion regarding the effects of on-line games on social skills.
1,609 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper addresses the effects that virtual worlds and, more specifically, massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) have on the individual's social skills. The paper asserts that it is crucial that we gain a better understanding of how such media can be embraced and or rejected by the broader community, or even tailored to better meet the needs of the learner, be it a learner in literacy or any other educational goal, including but not limited to social skills.
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"The exponential growth of the Internet has created an astronomical number of options for entertainment and knowledge attainment, right at the fingertips of any connected individual. One of the most important functions of the internet is that it creates a virtual world where interaction is possible, be it to seek obscure messages or not so obscure pastime opportunities within the confines of ones own home. The stress of this function is that without leaving home an individual, theoretically could live nearly their entire life. This as a theory has both positive and negative outcomes, many of which are yet to be realized and or studied from a sociological and or psychological perspective. (Williams, Ducheneaut, Li, Zhang,Yee, & Nickell, 2006. pp. 338-339)"
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