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Informatisation of transport process using GPS navigation system

Habjan, A; Andriopoulos, C - 2009

for successful informatisation are, and which are major advantages after its implementation. Secondly, within theoretical … aspect we present broaden view of informatisation in logistics, whilst practical example illustrates successful … informatisation of transport process with adoption of GPS (Global Positioning System) in a transport firm. Furthermore, in this …

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From go to woe : how a not-for-profit managed the change to accrual accounting

Irvine, Helen J. - 2011

Purpose ? The aim of this paper is to examine the process of change in an Australian not-for-profit organization, from a cash-based to an accrual-based accounting system. Its particular focus is the relationship between the image portrayed by accrual accounting adoption and the technical...

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The Effect of Outliers on Consumer Choice

Fuda, Denise - 2008

This research investigates the effects of an extreme value (outlier) on a consumer’s reference price, and ultimately … between reference price change or plan choice and the type of outlier seen. In addition, even students who recognized that the …

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Information integration in the capital projects industry : interaction effects and benefits of complementary practices

Thomas, Stephen Richard (contributor); … - 2010

Information integration is considered a source of competitive advantage in the capital projects industry. While it has been broadly implemented, many organizations appear to have achieved only limited benefits from their efforts. This dissertation investigates the complementarity relationship...

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Information technology in watershed management decision making.

Miller, R.C.; Guertin, D.P.; Heilman, P. - 2004

Watershed management decision making is a complex process. Cooperation and communication among federal, state, and local stakeholders is required while balancing biophysical and socioeconomic concerns. The public is taking part in environmental decisions, and the need for technology transfer...

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Dr. Peter F. Drucker on business & management, tape 2

Drucker, Peter F. (Peter Ferdinand) - 1994

During Peter Drucker’s talk entitled "From Computer Literacy to Information Literacy" he discusses information systems and how they impact individual enterprises and workers. During his lecture, he talks about: the changing labor force, organization structure, command and control structure,...

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Hiding in plain sight: Anonymity and privacy preserving mechanisms for data collection and collaboration

Kumar, Rajeev - 2009

This dissertation contributes to the society by providing mechanisms that can potentially increase the availability of valuable personal level information without sacrificing the privacy of citizens. We consider two settings by which personal level data can be made available to its users such as...

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Software innovations: The influence of quality, diversity and structure of network ties

Singh, Harpeet - 2010

There is high uncertainty associated with the outcomes of Information Technology (IT) investments and innovations. In such environments, IT actors (firm and individuals) are also unsure about their actions and preferences. The social relationships of these actors create substantial value for...

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Essays on Innovation: Identifying and Selecting New Technologies and Enhancements in Existing Products

Chen, Li - 2010

In a global economy with intense competition, companies face tremendous pressure to become more innovation-driven. With the development of information technologies, many companies are seeking to incorporate novel IT-based approaches in their business practices, such as evaluating emerging...

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Objectives and Outcomes in Risk Management Education

Koutha, Padmavathi - 2010

Since the advent of the Personal Computer in the 1980’s, the Information Technology (IT) industry has ballooned into one of the largest employers of people across the world. However, IT projects have constantly been plagued with low success rates. Analysis of these project failures has...

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