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December 2007, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

OPINION: A FOWARD - THINKING ( BUT OVERDUE ) HIGHWAY PLAN 5

WOMEN AND FINANCE - A LIKELY PAIRING 8

WHY ISN’T MY BUSINESS MAKING MONEY 10

GIVING BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY IS A GOOD WAY TO BUILD BUSINESS 13

THE VALUE OF MENTORS 26

APARTMENT RESEARCH MARKET UPDAE 34

November 2007, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Ex-Mexican Prez: Yes, There Will Be an Amero Currency 1

Four Ways to Redefine Sales 10

Jump-Start Your Staff's Zest to do Their Best 13

Long-Term Real Estate Investment Outlook Favorable 14

Organization 15

Special Report: Top Ten Action Items Needed to Succeed in Today's Real Estate Market 20

October 2007, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Record-low Vacancy Ra tes for the West Inland Empire Industrial Market 6

Vietnam: The New Asian Tiger 8

You've Fallen ...... and Don ' t Know How to Get Up 11

Why Good Employees Leave -- and How to Retain …

September 2007, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Don't Manage Time, Invest it in People 11

The Dirt People of Rialto 12

Watch Those Speed Bumps! Avoiding Six Common Sales Mistakes 18

Women Helping Women: How Mentoring Can Help Your

Business 34

Double Tree Redux 39

August 2007, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Want to Motivate Employees? 10

Make the Most of Your White Space 11

Palm Springs Art Museum --Cultural Icon of the Desert 18

School's in Session: A Lesson on Hiring Recent Graduates 25

Economic Outlook 39

June 2007, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Motivating the Unmotivated 10

Tourism: A $538 Million Business in the Temecula Valley 14

5 Dozen Ways to Become an "On-Purpose" Leader 18

Stop Satisfying Your Customers. Start Going Above and Beyond

Their Expectations 30

Appreciate Your Employees Today and Every Day: The Keys to a Happier, More Productive Staff 39

May 2007, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRENDS & IMPACTS: 1

IS POLITENESS THREATENING YOUR PROFITS? 17

LEADERSHIP: LEAD FROM THE MIDDLE 18

CALIFORNIA STUCK NEAR BOTTOM IN RANKING OF LEGAL CLIMATE 19

REDUCE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COSTS WITH COMPSCORE METRICS 28

April 2007, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Spoiled Leadership: Seven Reasons Why Managers Find It So

Difficult to Throw Out Their Bad Apples 8

Officials Break Ground on Ontario's Citizens Business Bank

Arena 17

Communicating: Why Don't They Get It? 20

Close-Up The Alpaca King of the Inland Empire 24

March 2007, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Behind the Scenes of a Corporate Scandal 1

Negotiate to Win: Win-Win is for Losers! 7

Marcus & Millichap 2007 Annual Report for Riverside-San Bernardino 10

Corporate Profile: Glen Ivy - Swimming in History 13

February 2007, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

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Internet Industry Competition Dynamics: Peering Limitations, Exposure, And Counter Strategies, Seungjae Shin, Jack E. Tucci

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

The Internet industry is vertically integrated with Internet Backbone Providers (IBPs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs.) Although there are many ISPs and IBPs in each stream, both markets are considered independent oligopolies in that there are a few dominant competitors in each market. It is generally accepted that the Internet industry structure has evolved into a four-tier hierarchical structure. The synergistic and codependent nature of the Internet industry is the key element in understanding the competitive environment in which both IBP’s and ISP’s cooperate. Peering is an efficient way to exchange traffic freely within the access tier, nevertheless competitive constraints …

July 2007, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

HOW TO AVOID BUTTING HEADS WITH CUSTOMERS SIX WAYS TO ELIMINATE PRICE CONCERNS 10

PALM SPRINDS HARD ROCK CONDOTEL - HARD TO SWALLOW? 16

OPTIONS FOR RECRUITING AND RETAINING TOP FOREIGN TALENT 17

HIT, INC. AWARDED ASCLD/LAB - INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION 19

THE SECRET TO SETTING AND ACHIEVING YOUR GAOL 28

A Study Of Strategies For Successful Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation In A Merger And Acqusition Environment, Maricelle Casquejo Thomas

Theses Digitization Project

This project will be focusing on the business problem of integrating information systems within a M & A organization, in this case to a SAP platform. SAP is the platform the parent company uses to run its corporate business functions.

Reinforce Customer Satisfaction Through Enterprise Resource Planning And Supply Chain Management Integration, Yu-Hsiang Chen

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to try and establish a blueprint for integrating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Supply Chain Management (SCM). ERP and SCM have become popular in many industries because they help companies improve their Information Systems (IS) which helps support their operational goals. New technology is being used in resource planning and e-commerce and a stable supply chain helps corporations integrate many basic applications. This helps facilitate smooth supplier-customer interactions while minimizing transaction costs. This project is trying to provide a way in which to implement ERP systems properly into SCM. It should result in improved …

The New York Stock Exchange/Euronext Merge, Di Wu

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to discuss the merger between NYSE Group and Euronext, forming a new holding company named NYSE Euronext.

Analysis Of Trade Dependence And Correlation Of Market Returns Between The United States And Nordic Countries, Helen Saar

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the present research paper was three fold. First, determine if there is a trade interdependence between the United States and Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Baltic States). Second, determine if there is correlation between the respective equity markets. Third, determine if the changes in the trade relations lead to the changes in stock market correlations. The hypothesis of the project was that weaker trade relations between two countries would lead to lower correlation between their stock markets, providing beneficial opportunities for portfolio diversification. The overall objective is to ascertain if Nordic markets are good targets to …

The Impact Of Corporate Stadium Sponsorship, Yi-Chun Kuo

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact corporate stadium naming rights. In particular, this project will assess consumer perceptions of stadium naming rights as a means for determining its effectiveness as a marketing approach. A survey of CSUSB students was conducted in order to obtain their perceptions of the relative marketing attractiveness of naming rights for a local minor league baseball stadium.

The Different Perceptions Toward Hybrid Vehicles Between United States And China, Jim Chang Chun-Hsiung

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to determine Chinese and U.S. consumers' attitudes and perceptions toward hybrid cars and the likelihood of purchasing one in the future.

Selection Of Small Package Transportation Companies: An Empirical Analysis, Scott Lee Williams

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to determine the criteria used when choosing small package transportation companies. The results suggested that small package transportation industry marketers should focus their marketing efforts towards on-time delivery.

A Content Analysis Of Print Advertising From The United States And Hong Kong, Ka Man Carman Chu

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to extend the research in cross-cultural advertising by investigating the differences in cosmetics and fragrance advertising in Hong Kong and the United States.

A Comparative Study Of Product Placement In Movies In The United States And Thailand, Woraphat Banchuen

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this research was to compare the presence of product placement in movies across two different cultures, namely the U.S. and Thailand. In particular, this research examined the frequency of product placement in movies, the position of product placement in movies, and the target audiences in the U.S. and Thailand.

The Potage Of Chinese Stocks: Strengths And Weaknesses For United States Investors, Shubhi Srivastava

Theses Digitization Project

The thesis examined the differences between the Chinese market, a fast-growing emerging market, and that of the United States, a well-known developed market. In order to understand the overall performance of the Chinese stock market, the research compared the risk and returns characteristics of Chinese stock markets using the S & P 500 Index for the 2000-2005 period. Findings show that significant differences exist between the Chinese and the U.S. markets. The thesis also attempted to identify the characteristics of the Chinese markets that hinder their efficiency.

Impact Of Brand Equity On The Purchasing Of Consumer Durables, David Michael Wells

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this research was to demonstrate the importance of brand equity in the purchase of consumer durable goods, specifically heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Impact Of Cultural Factors On Transnational Teams: Diversity, Adaptation, Communication Quality, And Trust, Shu-Yir Lee

Theses Digitization Project

The present research proposes a general model of Transnational Teams (TNTs) to investigate how value placed on cultural diversity, cultural adaptation, communication quality, and trust affect the performance of TNTs and their interaction to each other. TNTs contribute to decisions about a firm's total portfolio of transnational interests, global brands and products, organizational configuration, and global sourcing strategy. Qualitative and quantitative methods are applied in this study of thirty members of TNTs from diverse teams. Based on the qualitative and quantitative analysis, relationships between theory and practice are examined. The analysis shows that there is a strong relationship between trust …

Personal Data Collection Via The Internet: The Role Of Privacy Sensitivity And Technology Trust, Susan K. Lippert, Paul Michael Swiercz

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

Policy makers and researchers from a wide range of perspectives have expressed concern about the interplay between privacy rights and information exchanges via the Internet. Of particular interest has been the challenge of protecting sensitive personal information. In this paper, we assert that user willingness to share sensitive data is an area of critical concern and requires additional investigation. In an effort to enrich the dialogue on the question of voluntary sharing of sensitive personal data via the Internet, we present a model showcasing the relationship between personal data sharing, privacy sensitivity, and technology trust and discuss how organizations can …

Social Network Enhanced Digital City Management And Innovation Success: A Prototype Design, Bih-Ru Lea, Wen-Bin Yu, Prashanth Kannan

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

Innovation is the process by which knowledge is transformed into products and services which in turn fuels economic development to create wealth and generates improvements in the standard of living. With the advance of technology, social networks that play a fundamental role as a medium for the spread of information, ideas, and influence among its members have taken a form of digital city to offer a range of online services, including access to social environments, community services, and e-commerce to its infohabitants. This study investigates how social network theories can be used to design and manage a web-based digital city …

Discovering Software Reliability Patterns Based On Multiple Software Projects, Yi Liu, Gerald Adkins, Jeng-Foung Yao, Gita Williams

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

Discovering patterns that indicate software reliability provides valuable information to software project managers. Software Quality Classification (SQC) modeling is a methodology that can be used to discover reliability patterns of large software projects. However, the patterns found by SQC modeling may not be accurate and robust owing to insufficient information used in the training process. This study compares two genetic programming-based SQC models using different volumes of data. These data were extracted from seven different NASA software projects. The results demonstrate that combining data from different projects can produce more accurate and reliable patterns.

Development Of A Maintenance System Based On Web And Mobile Technologies, Jaime Campos, Erkki Jantunen, Om Prakash

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

The paper reports the development of an e-monitoring and maintenance system based on web technology and mobile device, PDA. Rarity of experts led to the application of artificial intelligence and later, distributed artificial intelligence for condition monitoring and diagnosis of machine condition. Recently, web technology along with wireless communication is emerging as a potent tool in maintenance. It facilitates obtaining of the desired information by the relevant personnel at any time wherever he may be. The paper first describes the web and mobile architecture that formed the basis of the system and ICT tools used to communicate among the different …

Comparing The Prioritization Of Erp System Effectiveness Measures By Organizational Actors: A Focus On It Professionals And Business Managers, Princely Ifinedo

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

Modern organizations adopt Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP) to integrate their organizational data resources into unified systems. Researchers tend to concentrate on ERP implementation issues with only a handful studying ERP system effectiveness or success in adopting organizations. In fact, none has studied how key organizational actors prioritize or rank relevant measures or items related to the effectiveness of such systems. This study is designed to fill this gap in research as it aims at investigating how two organizational stakeholder groups, i.e. information technology (IT) professionals and business managers prioritize relevant measures related to ERP systems effectiveness. Using surveys in …

Strategic Alliances In Greek Mobile Telephony, Ioanna Stoili, Anastasios A. Economides

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

The mobile telephony market is a very competitive market. Mobile telephony companies try to expand by forming strategic alliances with companies from various industries. The objective of this paper is to analyze the motives, the actions and the results of the collaborations and alliances of two Greek mobile telephony companies (Cosmote and Vodafone Hellas). In addition, this paper illustrates examples of how the technology change and the technological convergence (Internet, computers, and mobile telephony) affected and activated the proliferation of these alliances. The entry of I-mode and Vodafone Live! in the Greek market caused an increase in the number of …