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Solver: A Productivity Tool Used In The Context Of Spreadsheet Analysis, Richard Lebsack

Journal of International Information Management

Computers can enhance the decision-making capability of a manager. This may involve software programs readily available for the personal computer or programs especially customized for a particular company's purposes. This article reviews examples of both and focuses on Solver, an add-on for Excel or 1-2-3 97. Solver enables a manager to manipulate available resources to meet productivity needs. This may involve a specific goal such as maximization of profit or minimization of cost. But it might also involve several goals that can be prioritized. Three models are presented and results from the program are illustrated. With this tool and a …

A Decision Support Model For Management Of Fuzziness In Global Risk Assessment, Mirza Murtaza, Faisal Zeidan

Journal of International Information Management

Solving decision-making problems requires efficient handling of uncertainties. This task has been usually performed by means of expert systems which are based on classical logic and, therefore, need special methods such as heuristic approaches, probability theory, possibility theory, and fuzzy theory. The later approach, fuzzy reasoning and logic, offers a more natural way of handling uncertainty since it is similar to human logical reasoning. In this paper, we develop a fuzzy logic model for assessment and prediction of country risk. This fuzzy method provides a systematic approach to analyzing a target country. By its nature, the decision making for global …

Software Piracy: Issues And Perceptions Of Australian University Students, Wallace Wood, Robert Behling, Ana Yang Ang

Journal of International Information Management

Software piracy is reported as an ongoing problem for software developers and vendors. Significant revenue is lost when illegal copies of software are utilized, estimated by some to exceed $8 billion per year. Of particular concern are estimates that the problem is increasing, especially in those countries that have lax or no laws to protect intellectual property. Research was conducted to evaluate the attitudes and practices of selected first year Australian university students towards software copying practices. The findings show that respondents were most likely to let someone copy their software to gain favor, and students behave in a more …

Maintaining Computer-Based Information Systems Using Text-Based Intelligent Systems Techniques, Sumali Conlon, Chi Hwang

Journal of International Information Management

In order to incorporate up-to-date quantitative and qualitative information, Computer- Based Information Systems (CBIS) must be able to extract data from unstructured, textual formats such as newspapers and magazines. The process of updating information in a CBIS currently requires large amounts of human effort analyzing and converting data from such sources into formats which information systems can work with. This paper suggests some methods by which the data needs of a CBIS can be handled semi-automatically (Employing both computers and humans) using text-based intelligent systems (TBIS) techniques.

Quality Function Deployment In Management Information Systems, Ephrem Eyob

Journal of International Information Management

This paper utilizes QFD concepts as a structured approach in integrating the customer's voice in the development of software and hardware products. QFD's emphasis is a team approach to problem solving by various functional areas of a company to develop information technology tools by improving communication, product development, and measurements of end products.

Voice User Interfaces (Vuis) Emerge, Brian D. Lynch

Journal of International Information Management

Human beings use speech as the primary means of communication. Therefore, voice user interfaces (VUIs) represent a natural way for people to interact with computers (Fournier, 1996; Hyde, 1979; Teja and Gonnella, 1983; Witten 1982). Voice input facilitates a much higher computer input rate than keyboard or mouse driven input. Voice output permits computer generated output in devices when output screens are not available (e.g., most phones) or in situations where the user's eyes are busy elsewhere (e.g., driving a car, assembling a product, etc.). Thus, VUIs are viewed as the logical next generation in computer interfaces. Forecasts call for …

Application Of Geographical Information Systems, J. V. Iyengar

Journal of International Information Management

Natural resources and environmental management of military lands is becoming increasingly complex and diverse. As military missions change and new equipment is fielded out training lands become increasingly more restricted due to environmental, logistical, and financial constraints. We must become better stewards of the land if we are going to continue to train troops to meet the next mission. GIS is a powerful tool for military trainers, environmentalists, and natural resource planners. This paper will discuss the applications of GIS in military training and environmental/ natural resources management. It will also discuss the use of map layers in the analysis …

Management Of Information Technology In Swedish Firms: An Empirical Study, Esmail S. Sangari, Melvin R. Mattson, Hooshang M. Beheshti

Journal of International Information Management

This study examines the role and the involvement of management in information technology acquisition, planning, and development. The results indicate that top management plays a major role in setting the overall information technology policies. In addition, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a crucial role in the merger of information strategy and corporate strategy. The result also indicates that user's satisfaction is considered to be the most important r factor for justification of information technology acquisition.

A Story, A Story: A Children's Neighborhood Performance Project, Leslie Allison Bryan

Theses Digitization Project

This project entitled A story, a story: a neighborhood performing arts project, focused on transforming a chosen piece of children's literature into a live performance. It was a process driven project which did not solely focus on the final production. Within this project I decided to use the conceptual framework as a basis for teaching drama and movement instead of the rote method of learning.

Community Development Work Study Grant Proposal To Hud: The Selection Factors And Management Plan, Strawberry Kathy Gatts

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

City Of Redlands Public Works Department: Call Log Database Study, Linda Carol Webster

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

January 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

At deadline

Wells fargo targets hispanic-owned business

ONT eateries will offer street prices

High desert property owners

Editorial

Pro-cons: Mega Truck stop in fontana

Close up: Greg Williams

Corporate Profiles: Monierlifetile

Managing

The employer group

Computers.software

World wide web

Corner on the market

Exporting

Law: sexual harassment

People, Places and events

List: Community colleges

I.E medical mergers

List: Contractor’s hit list

Proposed solutions to social security crisis

Workers’ comp director in hot seat

Month in review

Life’s a beach for stark

Local businesses receive assistance

Sanwa bank holds seminar

Basics of exporting

Restaurant review

Mead on wine

Dispelling the myth …

December 1997, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

At deadline

Fairplex plans version of universal city walk

cummings looks ahead

Plaza mall surrenders

Community bank committed in serving the 1.

Editorial

Pro-cons : Should there be test-only smog stations

Close up: zev buffman

Corporate profile :California bindery and mailing

Managing

The employers group

People, places and events

Corner on the market

Exporting

Hmos and congress squeeze home health care

Stead heart center continues tradition

Major medical changes

Agua caliente band of cahuilla indians

New health care facility opens in upland

Auto insurance industry and managed care

Tiempo family resource center

Proton treatment a success for thousands

Universal care …

November 1997, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

At deadline

High desert shareholders approve takeover

Governor signs sewage bill

Animals invade ontario mills mall

Editorial: The concert that shouldn’t have been

Pro-cons :should city attorneys be elected

Close up: Jim Munn

Corporate profile: Sundance spas

Corner on the market

Exporting

Businesswomen share ideas at expo

Painter roughs it for her passion

Everything old is new again

Who’s who in hospitality

Be part of the revival

Can you Email yourself out of a job

The employers group

The value of background screening

Survey answers many hr questions

Hiring the right peopleLess money, less headaches with temps

Ergonomics

keys for …

October 1997, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

At Deadline

To be or to be,City manager

Terminal raises old conflict

Route 66: The covert that wasn’t

Xerox host digital printing seminar

Assault victims find solace at Loma Linda

Commentary:No time for retreat

Pro-cons: City chambers

Close up: Beverly griffen d’errico

Corporate profile: new age communications

open enrollment: what is it

Bone marrow transplant needed

List: Largest pager vendors

Turning dreams into reality

List: computer retailers

Copyrights and the internet

Water : the real California gold

Icc is a friend to business around the globe

Exporting

The employers

Be a parent: go to school

Bankruptcies

people, places and events …

September 1997, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE

COMENTARY: HEALTHCARE Legislation

MANAGING

CORPORATE PROFILE FAIRPLEX IN POMONA

CLOSE UP:

OBSERVATIONS

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP

LAW

CORNER 0N THE MARKET

USING TOP HEALTHCARE CLINICS

PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS

US: BANKS IN THE INLAND EMPIRE

EXECUTIVE TIME OUT

BANKRUPTCIES

RESTAURANT REVIEW

MEAD ON WINE

LIST: GOLF COURSES INLAND EMPIRE

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

MANAGERS BOOKSHELF

April 1997, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE ............................................................................................. 3

COMMENTARY: CALIFORNIA'S OVERTIME .................................... 6

PRO-CON ................................................................................................ 7

CORPORATE PROFILE: GREAT DINING............................................ 8

CLOSE UP: CLIFF CUMMINGS........................................................... 10

EXPORTING ...................................•.......................................................... 11

MANAGING............................................................................................... l4

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP.................................................................... 15

PEOPLE, PLACES & EVENTS ..............................................................16

LIST: HOTEL MEETING FACILITIES ................................................. 27

BEST-SELLING BUSINESS BOOKS..................................................... 37

LIST: TOP TRAVEL AGENCIES ............................................................ 44

EXECUTIVE TIME OUT: JACK LONDON STATE PARK ................ 47

REAL ESTATE FOCUS............................................................................48

RESTAURANT REVIEW ........................................................................ 50

ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE.................................................................... 51

CALENDAR............................................................................................... 51

BANKRUPTCIES...................................................................................... 53

NEW BUSINESSES................................................................................... 55

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE................................................................. 58

MONTH IN REVIEW ............................................................................... 58

LIST: CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAUS .............................. 60

NEWS AND FEATURES …

August 1997, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE............................................................................................ .3

COMMENTARY: SAN BERNARDINO'S COURTHOUSE .................. 6

PR~ON ................................................................................................... 7

CORPORATE PROFILE: OAKWOOD INTERIORS ............................ 9

CLOSE UP: EDUARDO OCHOA........................................................... 10

MANAGING............................................................................................... 12

OBSERVATIONS ....................................................................................... 13

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP.................................................................... 14

LAW............................................................................................................. 15

CORNER ON THE MARKET................................................................. 16

LIST: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANIES ............................................. 24

COMPUTER/SOFTWARE.......................................................................36

MANAGERS BOOKSHELF ..................................................................... 40

LIST: CONTRACTORS ............................................................................ 42

PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS .......................................................... 46

EXECUTIVE TIME OUT ......................................................................... 47

LIST: LARGEST EMPLOYERS .................................................................. 50

BANKRUPTCIES...................................................................................... 53

RESTURANT REVIEW ......................................................................... 54

CALENDAR............................................................................................... 60

MEAD ON WINE...................................................................................... 61

NEWS AND FEATURES

SUPERVISOR OBJECTS TO LA'S TRASH................................ .3

EAGLE DECISION DELAYED AGAIN ........................................ 3

HARRIS' …

July 1997, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE............................................................................................ .3

COMMENTARY: RENAISSANCE CARPET BAGGERS ..................... 6

PRO-CON ................................................................................................... 7

CORPORATE PROFILE: CODE 4 PROTECTIVE SERVICES........... 8

MANAGING ................................................................................................. 9

CLOSE UP: ALBERT KARNIG.............................................................. 10

EXPORTING .............................................................................................. 12

LAW ............................................................................................................. 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET................................................................. 14

LIST: NEW CAR DEALERSHIPS .......................................................... 16

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR........................................................ 19

LIST: COMMERICAL PRINTERS........................................................ 26

SMALL BUSINESS HANDBOOK..........................................................33

INTERNET HANDBOOK ........................................................................ 37

PEOPLE, PLACES & EVENTS ................................................................... 44

EXECUTIVE TIME OUT ......................................................................... 46

MEAD ON WINE...................................................................................... 49

WHO'S WHO IN I.E. RESTAURANTS.................................................52

CALENDAR............................................................................................... 60

NEWS AND FEATURES

SIGHTS SET IN MINOR-LEAGUE TEAMS................................ 3

PROTECTING YOUR COMPANY........................................... 3

STATE RULING …

June 1997, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE ............................................................................................. 3

COMMENTARY: FONTANA'S LONG, DARK JOURNEY .................. 6

PRS.......CON ........................................................................................... ........ 7

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................... 8

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ..................................................................... 9

CLOSE UP: FRED N. LATUPERISSA ................................................... IO

EXPORTING ........................................................................................... ... I2

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 13

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP ..................... - ............................................. 15

LIST: HOSPITALS .................................................................................... 16

LAW ............................................................................................................. l7

HEALTH CARE U\KEOUT .................................................................... 19

CORPORATE PROFILE: ICG/JBD ..................................................... .34

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... 39

LIST: SBA LENDERS ............................................................................... 40

PEOPLE, PLACES & EVENTS ................................................................... 44

RESTAURANT REVIEW ............................................. ............................ 46

MEAD ON WINE ..................................................................................... .47

HISPANIC BUSINESS .............................................................................. 51

CALENDAR ............................................................................................... 63

EXECUTIVE TIME OUT …

May 1997, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

At deadline

Credit unions lose battle in industry war

Taking it to the people

Gay man claims sexual harassment

Court ruling protects charter schools

Commentary: Daily overtime repealed

Pro-con

Corporate profiles: Garner holt productions

close up : Stephen Morgan

Law

Corner on market

Managing

The employers group

List: employment services/agencies

A mixed picture for riverside county

Building a better riverside

People, places and events

On the cutting edge of cancer treatment

Desert business journal

Construction begins on big league dreams

The search for technical professionals

Exporting

A picture is worth a thousands words

Colton contract written on flypaper

One-stop shopping …

March 1997, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE ............................................................................................. 3

COMMENTARY: EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY .................................. 6

BEST-SELLING BUSINESS BOOKS ....................................................... 9

CORPORATE PROFILE: ICBM ............................................................... 8

CLOSE UP: Dr. J. DAVID MOORHEAD............................................... 10

EXPORTING..............................................................................................!!

MANAGING: ............................................................................................. 14

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP.................................................................... l5

LIST: TOP PPOS ....................................................................................... 20

LIST: TOP HMOS .................................................................................... 24

LIST: INDEPENDENT BANKS.............................................................. 44

EXECUTIVE TIME OUT: MEXICO CITY ........................................... 47

REAL ESTATE FOCUS ............................................................................... 48

RESTAURANT REVIEW ........................................................................ 50

ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE.................................................................... 51

CALENDAR............................................................................................... 51

BANKRUPTCIES...................................................................................... 53

PEOPLE, PLACES & EVENTS ............................................................... 54

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE................................................................. 58

LIST: INLAND EMPIRE MALLS........................................................ 59

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL ............................................................. 61

NEWS AND FEATURES

PFF BANK & …

February 1997, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

AT DEADLINE ..............................................................................................3

COMMENTARY: VOTER FRAUD ........................................................... 6

PRO-CON ................................................................................................ 7

CORPORATE PROFILE: GREAT AMERICAN BALLOON CO ........ 8

CLOSE UP: FELIX DIAZ ........................................................................ IO

EXPORTING .............................................................................................. L2

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 29

LIST: ARCHITEC!'URAIJENGINEERING FIRMS ........................... 36

LIST: COMMERCIAUINDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS ................... 43

LIST: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BUILDERS ............................ 44

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL ............................................................. 46

EXEC!ITIVE TIME O!IT: HONOR MANSION ................................... 47

RESU\URANT REVIEW ........................................................................ 48

ENTER'DIJNMENT GUIDE .................................................................... 49

BEST-SELLING BUSINESS BOOKS ..................................................... 50

REAL ESDUE FOCUS .... , .......................................................................... 52

PEOPLE, PLACES & EVENTS .............................................................. .54

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP .................................................................... 58

BANKRUPTCIES ...................................................................................... 60

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ................................................................. 61

CALENDAR …

January 1997, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

AT DEADLINE. ...........................................................................................3

COMMENTARY .......................................................................................... 6

PRO - CON ............................................................7

CORPORATE PROFILE: FOOD HOTLINE. ......................................... 8

MANAGI G .............................................................................................. 10

CLOSE UP: KANELLOS LASTOR...................................................... I2

LIST: TOP COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES .................................... 20

PEOPLE, PLACES & EVENTS ............................................................... 57

NEW BUSINESS LIST .............................................................................. 62

EXPORTING .............................................................................................. 64

LIST: FINANCIAL BROKERAGE FIRMS ........................................... 65

DESERT BUINESS JOURNAL.......................................................66

CALIFORNIA VENTURE FORUM........................................................ 67

BANKRUPTCIES...................................................................................... 68

EXECUTIVE TIME OUT: OAHU UPDATE...................................... 71

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ................................................................ 72

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP.................................................................... 73

RESTAURANT REVIEW: .................................................................. 74

ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE.................................................................... 75

REAL ESTATE FOCUS ............................................................................... 76

CHAMBER OF COMMERC'E. ................................................................ 80

CALENDAR .......................................................................................... 81

MONTH IN REVIEW ............................................................................... 82 …

End User Perception And Software Quality Assessment, K L. Nance, M Strohmaier

Journal of International Information Management

The topic of software quality assessment is at the forefront of the software engineering movement. Many models of organization and quality control exist which serve to foster software quality and reliability (Bloom, McPheters & Tsiang, 1973; Brandl, 1990; Comer, 1988; Dunn, 1990; Kaplan, Clark & Tang, 1994; Livson, 1988; Musa, lannino & Okumoto, 1987). Some models now consider the software engineering project team and end users, but most still treat them as static contributors to the system. Major factors often ignored in most conventional models include the cybernetics of the process, and human factors which have a significant impact on …

Computer Supported Strategic Management, Karen L. Fowler, Donna M. Scott

Journal of International Information Management

This paper presents an overview of the essential components of effective strategic management and a detailed description of the methodology for leading an organization through the strategic management process. This process can be extremely time consuming and can easily fall victim to "pep rally" thinking, rather than producing useful critical evaluation.The authors have successfully used GroupSystems software, one of a limited number of software products designed to support meetings, to significantly reduce the amoimt of time required for meetings and to improve the level of independent, unbiased input from participants. The parallel processing afforded by the software typically reduced meeting …

A Four-Way Interaction Model: A Holistic Approach To The Group Decision Support Systems, Chin-Wun Lin, Frank M. Lin

Journal of International Information Management

This study adopts the general systems theory and proposes a four-way interaction model which uses nth logic function to represent interactions of a Group Decision Support System (GDSS) to examine the interaction issues when designing a GDSS. Task type and decision guidance are used to illustrate the application of the proposed model.

Security Versus Integrity In Information Systems, Gerhaed Steinke

Journal of International Information Management

Security and integrity are frequently competing characteristics in an information system. Sectirity implies that a user can only access a specific subset of the information in the system, namely that information which the user has permission to access. Integrity implies that the information is "correct", i.e., that it satisfies the constraints, rules and conditions contained in the information system. A problem arises when a user who is unable to access certain information because of security restrictions, is left with an "incorrect" or inconsistent view of the information system. In this paper we define an information organizational structure and policy which …

Design Considerations For Computer Simulation Games In The Management Discipline, Charmayne Cullom, Daniel J. Rowley

Journal of International Information Management

Computer simulations have been utilized for well over twenty years as an instruetional tool in business currieulums. According to Joseph Wolfe (1993), use of business computer simulations is no longer "cutting-edge." Simulation games have become common place with utilization widespread in the university community. The reasons for implementing business computer simulations are varied but typically emphasize provision of decision-making experiences simulating the real world and role playing (Hsu 1989). Increased interest and utilization of computer simulations in the business curriculum arose after the general acceptance of experienced-based learning theory. Such experiential learning requires participants to be actively involved in learning …

Maturity Model Linkages Between Software Development Teams, Users And Quality, Eugene G. Mcguire

Journal of International Information Management

Information Systems literature has shown clear linkages between the selection of software development methodologies, the actions of software development teams, overall product quality, and user satisfaction. Rarely are these linkages emphasized, however, in current research on process improvement. This paper examines the convergence of these areas and discusses current research designed to further explore these linkages within the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) framework.