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December 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

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

EDITORIAL COMMENTARY .................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: CLIFF CUMMINGS ............................................................. 7

PRO/CON ..................................................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: INCO HOMES ............................................... 9

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... 10

GE'ITING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP ................................................................... 12

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

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. I-4

EXPORTING .............................................................................................. IS

PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS ......................................................... 16

LIST: FLEET LEASING AUTO DEALERS .......................................... 27

LIST: BUSINESS BROKERAGE FIRMS .............................................. 38

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL ............................................................. 45

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

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ...................... , ............................................ 53

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 54

MEAD ON WINE ................................... , .................................................. 55

LIST: CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ......................................... …

November 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLINE

EDITORIAL/ COMMENTARY

CLOSE UP: BEN BOLLINGER

PRO/CON

CORPORATE PROFILE: CILURZO WINERY

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE

GETTING ORGANIZED

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL

CORNER ON THE MARKET

EXPORTING

LAW

LIST: COMMERCIAL BUILDING DEVELOPER

PEOPLE, PLACES, AND EVENTS

MANAGING

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP

LIST: FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES IN THE I.E.

MANAGERS BOOKSHELF

LIST: MORTGAGE LENDERS

LIST: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERS IN THE I.E

RESTAURANT REVIEW

MEAD ON WINE

CROWELL, WEEDON STOCK SHEET

CALENDAR

NEWS AND FEATURES

A NEW MAP OF THE IN THE INALND EMPIRE

SURVIVING GLOBAL ECONOMY TOPIC OF CSUSB EVENT

FORBES BRINGS PRESIDENTIAL HOPES TO INLAND EMPIRE

GERALD MCCALL APPOINTED TO …

October 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS AT DEADLINE............................................................................................. 3

EDITORIAL COMMENTARY.................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: WILLIE DAVIS ..................................................................... 7

CORNOR ON THE MARKET ................................................................... 8 CORPORATE PROFILE: WOLF TECH CORP........................................ 9 COMPUTER SOFTWARE.................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZAED ......................................................................... 12

THE EEMPLOYERS GROUP ................................................................... 13 MANAGING............................................................................................... 14

EXPORTING .............................................................................................. 15

LAW ............................................................................................................. 16

PRO CON ................................................................................................... 17

PEOPLE, PLACE AND EVENTS ......................................................... 18

LIST: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS .......................................... 26

LIST: COPIER, FAX, AND BUSINESS EQUIPMENT RETAILERS........... 32

LIST: LARGEST PAGER VENDORS.................................................. ..41

LIST: COMPUTER RETAILERS ......................................................... ..42

LIST: LONG DISTANCE COMPANIES ................................................ 50

LIST: INTERCONNECT TELECOMMUNICATIONS FIRMS......... 50

RESTAURANT REVIEW ...................... ., ................................................. 58

MEAD ON …

September 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

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

EDITORJAUCOMMENTARY .................................................................. 6

CLOSE UP: CLIFF BLESZINSKI ............................................................ 7

CORNER 0 THE 1'>1ARKET ................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: E.S.R.l ............................................................. 9

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... 10

THE EMPLOYERS GRO P ................................................................... 13

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

EXPORTI G .............................................................................................. l5

LAW ............................................................................................................. l6

PRO/CON ................................................................................................... 17

PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS ......................................................... 18

LIST: TOP HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CLINICS ..................... 25 & 70

UST: BANKS IN THE INLAND EMPIRE ........................................ .30 & 32

LIST: INLAND EMPIRES LARGEST HOTELS ................................. .40

LIST: GOLF COURSES IN THE INLAND EMPIRE ................. 48 & SO

RESTAURANT REVIEW ................................................................ , ........ 58 …

August 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

ERNST & YOUNG EXECUTIVE TO PASS REINS OF INLAND EMPIRE OFFICE 3

NEWPORT DEVELOPER BUYS 2,500 INLAND EMPIRE LOTS 3

ENHANCING YOUR CAREER WITH THE RIGHT SCHOOL 3

ACKER GEARS UP FOR ONTARIO ELECTION 5

ADWORKS FILLS INLAND EMPIRE VOID 5

STRATEGIES TO INCREASE CUSTOMER LOYALTY 8

THE NEW EMPLOYEE REGISTRY AND BIG BROTHER 13

RIVERSIDE LAW FIRM TAKES SHAPE 16

TELESHARE:: GOING THE BIG GUYS ONE BETTER 18

IT’S TIME FOR ACTION AGAINST HE RAT 20

COAST GRAIN TO EXPAND FEEDING OF AREA ANIMALS 25

HOW TO SURVIVE A REGULATORY INSPECTION 25

ENTREPRENEUR TO ARGUE HIS CASE IN COURT …

July 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

CALIFORNIA OFFICIALS GET BIG ON SMALL BUSINESS 5

BIG EMERGING MARKETS FOCUS OF U.S. EXPORTERS15

THE ART OF ADVOCACY IN MEDIATION 16 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF TRAINING

TECHNOLOGY 18

INLAND EMPIRE BENEFITING FROM LATEST NAFTA-DRIVEN EXPANSION 23

LOCAL COMPANY BOOMS IN MEXICO NO THANKS TO NAFTA 23

SAVETEL OFFERS CHEAP CALLING TO MEXICO 24

WHERE ARE ALL THE WORKERS? 26

WILL THERE BE A WORLD SHORTAGE OF

PYROTECHNICIANS AT THE START OF 2000? 39

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTRODUCES COMPUTER RECYCLING PROGRAM 49

FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF BOOKS AND MORE FOR DUMMIES 55

June 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

ARE ELECTRICITY RATE REDUCTIONS COSTING CONSUMERS? 3

SBA HONORS LOCAL BUSINESSES 3

DIAMOND GIANT LINKS

WITH ONTARIO FIRM 3

ERNST & YOUNG ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THE OSCAR OF BUSINESS 5

INTERNET USE UP TO 45 MILLION PCS 5

CLEARING THE SMOKE AROUND HMOS 24

RENEGADE DOCTORS PUT PATIENTS FIRST 26

SAN BERNARDINO DENTIST NO FAN OF MANAGED CARE 28

CANCER VACCINE SPARKS IMMUNE RESPONSE 29

HEALTH CARE PROPERTY BUYS PRUDENTIAL CLINICS 33

SMOKING SUITS MOUNT IN CALIFORNIA 35

BLUE SHIELD APPOINTS SENIOR VP 37

DOWNEY SAVINGS: WE DO WHAT WE KNOW 50

FALLBROOK BANK LENDS TO HIGH FLYERS 54

May 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

TRAINEES SUE ENTERPRISE FOR OVERTIME PAY 3

IS THE INTERNET HURTING HIGHER EDUCATION'? 3

A 12-STEP PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS? 3

WORKING WITH LOVED ONES 11

MERCUR\ UNLEASHES 1999 C'OUGAR 22

DOCTOR ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT BREAST CANCER 25

BOOSTING EMPLOYEE MORALE 30

1998 CAMRY 33

MAJOR RENOVATION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S CENTER 40

HLPING COMPANIES GROW GLOBAL 45

RIVERSIDE COUNTY TESTS CLAIM BEST CHOICE FOR BUSINESS 47

LAX PASSENGERS ADVISED 48

WOMEN ATTORNEYS CHOOSE ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES 49

A WHOLE LOT OF BANK FOR YOUR BUCK 54

AGUA CALIENTE BAND 62

April 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

RIVERSIDE GETS LEGAL BOOST 3

WOMEN TELL WHY THEY SIART BUSINESSES 3

LEGISLATORS FORM INTERNET CAUCUS 3

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY QUITS 3

PROVIDING YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS 15

TAKING STOCK IN DIRECfOR COMPENSATION 17

BUSINESS BANK OF CALIFORNIA APPOINTS CEO 18

PACER ACQUIRES COOK BATES 18

HARVEY MUDD CAMERA WILL ENABLE STUDY OF STELLAR BIRTHS 19

CATALINA CRUISES: WHERE THE FUN BEGINS 20

PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE EMPIRE LAKES 21

BERGEN EXTENDS ALLIANCE WITH TENET HEALTHCARE 22

BEAUTY, TRANQUILITY AND AN OUTSTANDING GAME OF GOLF 23

SANWA OFFERS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FOR THE MASSES' 41

ULTRA SHIELD REPORTS EXPLOSIVE GAIN IN REVENUES 43

STUDY …

March 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

HEALTHY INLAND EMPIRE ECONOMY 3

LOMA LINDA CHAPLAIN HELPS OTHERS 3

XEROX PAYS EMPLOYEES TO DO COMMUNITY SERVICE 3

CALIFORNIA ALLOCATES $123 MILLION 5

S.C. JOHNSON & SON OPENS 16

TEMECULA MALL RAKING IN TENANTS 16

KEYSTONE ACQUIRES FLORIDA HUBCAP COMPANY 17

KEYSTONE ACQUIRES REPUBLIC AUTOMOTIVE 18

WHEN HEALTH CARE COVERAGE IS DENIED 19

HMOs BRING BENEFITS TO HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY 21

HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION 23

TENET MAKES STAFF CHANGES 24

MTBE: A CHEMICAL IN CALIFORNIA 34

NO SALES TAX FOR FUEL EFFICIENT CARS 35

BANKING MADE FAST, EASY AND IMPERSONAL 38

GETTING IT WHILE YOU WORK 43

February 1998, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTSANDCOLUMNS

AT DEADUNE. ........................................................................................... .3

EDITORIAL ................................................................................................. 6

REAL ESTATE ............................................................................................. 7

CLOSE UP: GENE LEWIS......................................................................... 8

CORPORATE PROFILE: CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK ..................... 9

PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS 10

MANAGING ...............................................................................................11

THE EMPLOYERS GROUP ................................................................... 13

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

EXPORTJNG .............................................................................................. l5

LAW ............................................................................................................. l6

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE.....................................................................17

LIST: TOP COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS .......... 28

LIST: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BUILDERS .................................... 42

LIST: ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING FIRJI.1S ............................ 44

MONTH IN REVIEW ............................................................................... 47

EXECUTIVE TIME OUT ......................................................................... 50

RESTAURANT REVIEW ......................................................................... 58

MEAD ON WINE...................................................................................... 59

CALENDAR............................................................................................... 65

NEWS AND FEATURES

LOAN PROGRAM: REAL OR HYPE? ............................................. .3

PLAYING THE WATER …

A Group Decision Support System Idea Consolidation Tool, Chittibabu Govindarajulu, Milan Aiken, Weigi Li

Journal of International Information Management

Manual consolidation of ideas generated in a Group Decision Support System meeting can be a lengthy, inaccurate, and dissatisfying process. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate how an automatic idea consolidation program can reduce the time needed by group members to aggregate comments, inaccuracies of these comment groupings, and dissatisfaction with the comment consolidation process. A case study comparing the program's results with those of two human subjects shows a time savings of 98.8%. Although the computer's comment groupings were not identical with those of the subjects, they were logically consistent.

Green Computing: Environmental And Ergonomical Issues, Nabil Alghalith

Journal of International Information Management

Green computing has become more of a concern among computer users in recent years as the environmental awareness increases. As with most environmental movements, green computing encourages people to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The paper concludes with some suggestions to achieve green computing.

The Construction Of Theory In Mis Research, Mark T. Dishaw

Journal of International Information Management

As a relatively new academic discipline, MIS has gone through processes of initiation, expansion, and consolidation. During the past two decades, MIS researchers have examined the state of their discipline and have found it "wanting" at times in the area of theory building and development. One important criticism of early MIS research was that it lacked strong theory of its own, and that it was often weakly grounded in theory, if at all. This paper examines the process and significance of theory building with an emphasis on some of the most well known MIS research streams. This paper demonstrates that …

An Examination Of Computer-Use Ethics In Hong Kong And The United States, Anthony M. Townsend, Michael E. Whitman, Anthony R. Hendrickson, Dail Fields

Journal of International Information Management

This study examines differences in individual ethical evaluations of computer-use scenarios between subjects in Hong Kong and the United States in an effort to better understand value differences that may be associated with differences in attitudes toward computer use expectations. Analysis indicates that although Hong Kong subjects generally take a more permissive view of ethical responsibility regarding computer use, they do not necessarily condone violations of ethical behavior. Results are discussed and implications for future research are addressed.

Use Of Gdss And Training Of Group Members To Improve Decision-Making: An Empirical Study, Edward T. Chen, Sumit Sicrar, Hsin-Ginn Hwang

Journal of International Information Management

Using Group Decision Support Systems (GDSS) to enhance group work has been emphasized in several GDSS studies. Despite the volume of accumulated research, little attention has been paid to investigating the member training effects on group performance. Member training includes group task management techniques, such as constructive attitudes toward group task and decision-making by consensus. This empirical study evaluated the effects of using a GDSS and member training on group performance. The experiment found that groups with member training had better decision quality and GDSS groups demonstrated better decision quality.

Internet In The Healthcare Industry: Infrastructure Issues, Binshan Lin, Chang-Tseh Hsieh

Journal of International Information Management

Health care has long been known as afield that embraces and exploits new information technology, and. this trend shows no signs of slowing down. The healthcare industry is likely to be one of the largest beneficiaries of the Internet technology. This paper addresses four critical infrastructure issues: technological infrastructure, intranet development, financial infrastructure, and quality concerns. Service opportunities and practical problems are discussed that will provide managerial implications in health care and future research opportunities.

A Contrarian's Twenty Questions, Robert D. Wilson

Journal of International Information Management

One might begin to think the art of the university is being lost also. Since the traditional university has focused on education as distinct from training, we might consider if this movement toward Web-based courses is consistent with that tradition.

Intermediation On Electronic Markets: The Case Of Java Software Elements, Peter Buxmann, Frank Rose, Wolfgang Konig, Johann Wolfgang Goethe

Journal of International Information Management

This paper provides an introduction to the Java Repository - an intermediary for Java software elements. First, basic concepts for electronic intermediaries are derived from economic theory. Furthermore, the theoretic considerations are applied to the Java Repository and current and future developments of this special intermediary are presented, especially the use and implementation ofEcash to support financial transactions on the Java market.

A Comparative Study Of The Use Of Executive Information Systems Between Korea And The United States, Hung Kook Park, Ki Jung Chun, Joa Sang Lim, Jung Ki Min

Journal of International Information Management

Since their conception, EIS have been developed and adopted in many firms. The importance of EIS is now increasing with the need of accessing data from many sources under the high-velocity environment. Although many of the Korean firms are now in the process of introducing EIS with the faster growing economy, most research has been conducted on the use of EIS in Western firms. This study aims to explore the current state of EIS usage in Korean firms and make a comparison with that of the United States. Based upon Watson et al. (1992), a questionnaire instrument was constructed. The …

Parallel System Utilization In Weak Link Analysis, Roger Nibler

Journal of International Information Management

Parallel subsystems within operational systems can improve system reliability, especially in areas of the system which are or may become weak links. The basic modes of operation of parallel systems include backup, operation under exceptional conditions, and functioning on a compare-for-equal basis to facilitate output quality. A parallel system classification scheme is presented as well as a description of a database which ties parallel subsystems to their corresponding operational systems. The database can assist the manager in identifying and analyzing weak links anywhere in the organization to determine where parallel subsystems can best improve overall system reliability.

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.