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July 1992, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Air Force, Lockheed Run into Turbulence over Norton Facilities 3

Moreno Valley Raceway Complex Nears Development

The Real story behind the Salomon Brothers Scandal

Chapman Releases 1992 U.S. and Inland Empire Economic Forecast

Toxic Clean-ups Result in Costly Lawsuits

Japan and the Global Environment

Pollution Prevention: A Solution for Manufactures

MWD Announces Two New Rate Hikes

OC Bank Victim of IE real Estate Investments

Creditors’ Rights in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Proceedings

ALPS and Footprints for Norton Air Force Base

L.A. Coastal Business Moving Inland

March 1992, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Moreno Valley Study

Adds Jobs 6

Cross white Reflects onCoachella

Health Care Focus

Bush Expands Private

Industry Role

Competing With Godzilla Bank

$557 Billion Pumped Into Real Estate

UCR Economist Proposes Restructuring U.S. Banking System

Your Insurance Questions Answered

Creative Conference

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Vertical Integration Of Computing Facilities, A Transaction Cost Approach, Michael Piptea, Dan Pieptea

Journal of International Information Management

This paper develops a generalized model for computing capacity by identifying the main activities in a computer facility as formal transactions. The formal transactions carried out in a computing environment are characterized along two dimensions: freqency of occurrence and idiosyncrasy of assets. Vfe make recommendations as to how these formal transactons should be executed - across markets, internally or using intermediate forms of governance. It is shown that transactions in a computing facility fall into one of three categories: procurement of assets, maintenance and modification of assets, and collection, storage and processing of data into information. Formal transactions in a …

The Moderating Influence Of User Characteristics On The Relationship Between User Involvement And Perceived Usefulness Of Information Systems, Bo K. Wong, John K. S. Chong

Journal of International Information Management

This study examines the moderating effect of user characteristics on the relationship between user involvement and perceived usefulness of ISs. Thirty-two organi2:ations with 127 users have participated in this study. Results indicate that among user characteristics, feelings about the existence of procedures to handle conflicts between users and the IS staff, years with the company, and years of IS experience produce moderating effects in the planning and design stage, or in the implementation stage of IS development.

Perceptions Of Information Systems Structures' Impact On Mis Success And Effectiveness, Ephrem Eyob

Journal of International Information Management

This article provides results from a study on the perceptions of information systems structures' impact on implementation of MIS success and effectiveness via organizational context variables. The focus is on the use of MIS effectiveness and success variables that are utilized in MIS research. Several hypotheses were tested to discern impact of information systems structures on MIS effectiveness and success. The results show that several of these organizational context variables are associated to various degrees, depending on the MIS structure, with MIS success and effectiveness.

The Future Of Management And Computer Technology, Afsaneh Fanaeian Nour, Brian H. Kleiner

Journal of International Information Management

The impact of computers in organizational management has been the subject of much literature. As such, one can note distinct variations as to impact on different levels of today's management. A linear relation between the future of organizational management and advanced computer technology has been detailed. Parameters such as the human factor, integrated systems or networking, future computer aided manufacturing, and fifth generation com.puters were the key issues on revolutionizing this same management. It is predicted that human like robots and thinking machines slowly will eliminate management, wherein organizational structures will be redesigned to suit this revolution.

The Relationship Between Recruitment Source And Employee Performance, Colleen Marie Derenia

Theses Digitization Project

Relationships between recruitment referral sources and performance, work skills, inter-personal skills, attendance, retention, gender, ethnicity, age, etc. -- Formal recruiting (radio, tv, newspaper, employment/placement office) -- Informal recruiting (employee referrals, walk-ins, etc.).

Sex Discrimination As Influenced By Upper Management And Organizational Climate: A Rational Bias Theory Of Discrimination, Lisa Jennifer Gallo

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

Performance Appraisal Systems In United Arab Emirates Print Media: A Case Study Of The Al-Ittihad And The Al-Bayan Press Corporations, Ibrahim A. Bin-Taher

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

Residential Fire Sprinklers Requirement In Single And Multi-Family Homes: Survey Of Attitudes Among The Citizens Of The City Of Indio, David Arnold Yegge

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.