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April 2003, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

IAMPO Group Moves New World Headquarters to the Inland Empire

Outgoing Cal Poly Pamona President Bob H. Suzuki Reflects On 12 Years of Service to School and Community

Russia redux

SmartTalk 590 KRLA AM Is Now the official Dodger Station for the Inland Empire

Law

Managing

Opinion/Commentary

Computers/Technology

Corner on the Market

Getting Organized

investments and Finance

Close-Up

Small Business Handbook

Protecting Your Company’s Internet Identity

Corporate Profile

Stuttering-the only disability that people laugh at! Isn’t that sad? How to help

Health

Education: UCR Sociologist Warns That Problems On the Job Can Mean Bruises (or Worse) at Home

Education: Children’s …

March 2003, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Homecoming at Eastvale Sets new Industry Standard

Corporate Credit: the Anatomy of Change

Turner Development Announces Mixed-Use Project

CSUSB Honors Community Business Leader

Law

Managing

Opinion/Commentary

Computers/Software

Corporate Profile

Corner on the Market

Getting Organized

Executive Time Out

Financial Supplement

Second Page 1—Claremont Village Walk

CSUSB President Earns Prestigious Recognition

Employers: Employee Covenants: The Myth Of Enforceability

Health Supplement

In the Interest of Woman: Lucy West Studios

Desert Business Journal

Restaurant Review

Wine Review

Statler’s Best Bets

Eisenhower Medical Center

Hazardous Waste Minimization

Manager’s Bookshelf

February 2003, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Respected Local Contracting Company Builds New Facility

Heads-Up on Hot Topics Affecting U.S and Japan Trade Agenda

Next Generation Outpatient Center Breaks Ground in the Inland Empire

Cold Stone Creamery Store Owners Recognized

Law

Managing

Commentary

Close-Up (Lee McDougal)

Computers/Software

Corporate Profile (Rosse’s Family Fun Machines)

Corner on the Market

Getting Organized

Business Banking Supplement

Health

Confronting the Insurance Crisis

Real Estate, Building Development

Executive Time Out

Building and Development

Corona Gains Emergency Call Tower—and More!

Desert Business Journal

Faces in Business

Earl’s Best Bets: Broadway Is in Our Own Backyard!

Restaurant Review

Fender Museum Opens Studio FM

Wine Review …

January 2003, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Law

Managing

Close-Up

Computer/Software

Corporate Profile

Corner on the Market

Getting Organized

Banking Supplement: High Yield Bonds offer Real Value According to pay den & Rygel

Pace of Bankruptcies Slows During First Nine Months of 2002

There Are No PinkSlips at the World’s Most Productive Companies

PricewaterhouseCoopers Forecast

In Spite of Budget Cuts, Several County Schools Will Still Enjoy Outdoor Education!

Developing a Heart for the Arts

Faces in Business

Health Service Directory

Executive Time Out

The Small Business Advocate of the Year

Local Company—Cal Spas—Showcased on National TV

New Statewide Study Confirms Housing is Key to Economic Recovery

Desert …

An Examination Of The Relationship Between Digital Divide And Economic Freedom: An International Perspective, Ravi Nath, N.R. Vasudeva Murthy

Journal of International Information Management

Due to various economic, political and social reasons, the Internet usage remains relatively Iom> in many countries around the world. The difference in access to new information technologies and the Internet among countries, is known as the "digital divide." This is a significant economic phenomenon that warrants the attention of analysts and policy makers. Furthermore, since information technologies and the Internet have proven to be key drivers for economic growth and global trade, many nations are in danger of being marginalized. This paper examines the relationship between economic freedom as indicated by the Economic Freedom Index (EFI), proposed by Beach …

The Development Of A Business Rules Engine: A Condition-Action Rule Algorithm For Finite Static Lists, Terri D. Giddens, Kevin E. Gaasch

Journal of International Information Management

An on-going theme in Information Systems research is the methods by which business rules are gathered and implemented. Additionally, many efforts have been made to develop reusable algorithms for processing business rules to reduce system development, testing, and maintenance time. The objective of this paper is to present a reusable algorithm for condition-action rules that are applied to finite static lists. More importantly, the algorithm is generalized for complex rules that are complicated by differences in user authorizations and other dependencies.

Perceptions Of Unsolicited Electronic Mail Or Spam, Jack T. Marchewka, Chang Liu, Charles G. Peterson

Journal of International Information Management

The proliferation of unsolicited electronic mail or spam is becoming a global concern for many organizations. This paper explores perceptions of unsolicited email, its impact on personal productivity, the question of whether spam is an invasion of privacy, the perceived need to control spam, and the effectiveness of unsolicited email. The results clearly show that while the respondents find spam annoying, they spend very little time in dealing with it. Although the respondents express the need to control spam, they do not believe that governmental control is the solution, but rather that Internet Service Providers and organizations should take the …

Salaries Of Information Technology Managers; A Trend Analysis, Kai S. Koong, Lui C. Liu, Richard Fowler

Journal of International Information Management

During the economic boom of the last decade, companies and organizations have to offer lucrative salaries and a wide variety of incentive programs to attract and to retain highly skilled IT workers. While it is true that the economic downturn has affected the dramatic rise in salary trends, determining the worth of an employee as measured by wages will always remain a critical management issue. History has shown that irrespective of economic conditions, salaries will continue to rise. As the economy recovers and given the projected mass exodus of governmental information technology workers in the coming years, managers will need …

The Virtual Organizing Process—A Critical Tool For Enterprise Competitiveness In The Information Era, Wu F, Chu Lk, Li Hz, Han Xm, Sculli D

Journal of International Information Management

The term virtual enterprise has generated considerable confusion because of its rather liberal interpretation. This paper argues that the successful establishment of a virtual enterprise is mainly dependent on the virtual organizing processes of an enterprise's strategies ( VOPES), rather than on the actual manifested transformation of the whole into a single virtual organization. A three-dimensional dynamic framework for VOPES is presented, with the aim of providing a coherent model for positioning the various virtual organizing strategies, and at the same time giving VOPES dynamic tendencies towards market negotiation, co-operation, co-ordination and collaboration. To achieve a competitive advantage, the top …

A Study Of .Net Framework, Sml Wev Services And Supply Chain Management, Huei Lee, Vance Etnyre, Kuo Lane Chen

Journal of International Information Management

The. primary purpose of this paper is to explore Microsoft's platform - .Net, Web services, and XML for supply chain management. The following topics are studied: 1) The development of scripting languages for a supply chain management application; 2) The use of XML to enhance compatibility of the scripted applications; and 3) The implementation issues of Microsoft .Net platform. To answer the research questions, a technique similar to content analysis is used in this study. Seventeen case studies regarding the implementation of the .Net Web Services are examined.

Electronic Data Interchange: If A Perspective From Taiwan, Mary C. Jones, Ronald L. Berry, Catherina Yi-Fang Ku

Journal of International Information Management

This study presents findings about perceptions and use of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in Taiwan. It was undertaken to help build a framework within which to better understand EDI in a global setting. Findings indicate that there are differences and similarities between perceptions and use of EDI in Taiwan and what we know about EDI use in Western cultures. Possible explanations are offered for these findings. Several research questions arise out of the findings that can guide future research about EDI in a variety of cultures, and sets of propositions for each research question are suggested.

V/Hat Have Happened To Export Intermediaries?, Lee Li

Journal of International Information Management

The Internet has changed significantly business operation across national borders. However, existing literature about its impacts on export channels remains limited. This inductive study explored the Internet's impacts on the relations between 13 Chinese manufacturers and their export intermediaries in Canada. Findings from this study suggest that export intermediaries that provide financing and credit, intensive after-sales services, and important distribution infrastructure survive the Internet while those that offer traditional market-sensing and customer-linking services can hardly survive the Internet.

Vendor And Professional Certification Where Is It Headed?, Garry L. White, James R. Cook

Journal of International Information Management

Trade journals and magazines define three categories of computer certification: "professional, " industry, " and "vendor. " The purpose of this study was to compare Information Systems IS) professionals' value of professional and vendor certification types in relation to technical and management positions in IS. It appears that IS professionals value both certification types equally when not considering job position. Findings suggest technical and managerial IS professionals value the two types of certifications differently when job position is considered. Future research is warranted to determine why the respondents considered these two certifications differently for both technical (programmers and analysts) and …

An Empirical Model Of Price And Quality Effects Of E-Commerce, Scott E. Sampson, Kendall Hulet

Journal of International Information Management

During the e-Commerce boom of the late 1990s it was predicted that the Internet would have a significant impact on prices of various goods and services. Whether the net impact would he p ositive or negative was harder to forecast, there being opposing effects. We develop a model that describes some of those effects, including information asymmetry, search costs, price dispersion, trust premiums, and convenience premiums. The model is discussed, and a major portion is statistically tested with empirical data. As an exploratory gesture, the model is extended to consider product quality effects of online shopping. The final section concludes …

Supplier Selection Problem: Methodology Literature Review, M. Khurrum S. Bhutta

Journal of International Information Management

Supplier selection and evaluation has attracted serious research attention at both the academic and the practitioner levels. In this paper, an attempt is made to review the status of methodology literature in supplier selection. A total of 154 papers from 68 refereed journals were selected and reviewed. This paper provides insights to the literature by considering the breakdown of journals that have published research in this area, by classifying the literature into various categories and considering the various methods/techniques suggested in the literature. Eased on the review, avenues for further research are also discussed.

Service Delivery Network Strategy For Arrowhead Credit Union, Anne Louise Benjamin

Theses Digitization Project

Based on research into the area of financial service delivery it has become obvious that convenience and simplicity are the keys to success in the future as far as delivering financial services to consumers. This thesis discusses how this convenience and simplicity will be accomplished. It also covers the changes that need to be made and the financial impact on the institutions.

A Study Of Washington Mutual A Formidible Competitor In The Southern California Market, Margaret Mary Boni

Theses Digitization Project

This project examines the Southern California and Inland Empire banking environment during the period from 1992 to 1997. It includes an analysis of Washington Mutual's market strategy, and financial strategy for entering this fiercely competitive environment. Washington Mutual's competitive advantages and weaknesses will be analyzed to understand its approach to capturing strong market presence.

A Comparative Analysis Of The Use Of Music In Advertisements Within The Car Industry, Crystal Desquitado Mamaril

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this thesis is to compare and contrast the use of music in commercials for Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Chrysler and Jaguar.

Banking Programs For Employer Clusters The Benefits Of A Territory Based Sale Program, Ana Elsa Montes

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to gain a better understandng of the sales opportunities available to credit unions through business-to-business relationship selling. This cluster-based approach will focus on techniques and tactics to increase sales. The project differentiates the market by companies in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, referred to as the Inland Empire. The project will reveal the benefits of instituting a territory based sales program similar to Arrowhead Credit Union's that encourages sales professionals to learn about their region's nuances. More importantly, it addresses the advantages of relationship selling over numbers based selling.

Performance Appraisal System In Filiz Gida, Bilgi Guner

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis focuses on evaluating the performance appraisal system of Filiz Gida, a small food processing company that is located in Turkey. Filiz Gida was established by Dogus Holding in Bolu, and currently employs 284 individuals. Filiz Gida is dedicated to fair and respectful treatment of all workers, offering voluntary benefits in housing programs, health care, education for worker's children, and professional child care services. The importance of quality in production at Filiz Gida is reflected by its receipt of ISO 9002 certification in 1994. In 2003 the Barilla Group, which is one of the giants in the pasta business, …

Logistics In The Inland Empire, Zeynep Selen Sarper

Theses Digitization Project

The Inland Empire offers many advantages for business. This project documents how the Inland Empire is a suitable area to start and grow a business due to its reasonable space and labor costs, educated work force, infrastructure advantages and easy accessibility to freeways, ports, railroads and airports.

The Structure, Functioning, And Performance Of The Chinese Stock Markets, Yu-Tsui Lin

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis focuses on the stocks in two major stock exchanges in China: the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. In order to understand the overall performance of the Chinese stock markets, the research compares the performance among Chinese stock markets, other emerging stock markets, and the S&P 500 Index during the 1990's.

Direct Marketing And Asian American In Inland Empire, Laura Louisa Hutabarat

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis employed a series of surveys of Asian Americans residing in the Inland Empire to determine their personal views towards direct marketing. Data is broken out by age, gender, ethnicity and employment status.

Sinar Harapan: A Business Plan For A Home Improvement Company, Ali Yamin

Theses Digitization Project

This business plan for expanding a home improvement company emphasizes: attracting more customers to increase sales; establishing new companies such as contractors, distributors, and wholesalers; and leading the market for home improvement goods and construction materials in Lampung.

Implement Electronic Commerce With Dreamweaver Ultradev 4.0, Anson Wing Hong Loh

Theses Digitization Project

This project simulates a real company by using Dreamweaver UltraDev, 4.0. A simulated electronic commerce web site was created to present all aspects of electronic commerce including future trends.

Portfolio Optimization Analysis Of Federation Of Euro-Asian Stock Exchances (Feas), Selim Larlar

Theses Digitization Project

The results of this thesis suggest that investors should invest in portfolios consisting of the Standard and Poor's 500, the Ten Composite Index and the ten founding stock exchanges, rather than only invest in either the ten founding stock exchanges or Standard and Poor's 500.

Marketing Plan For Neustile Roof Tile For Cpac Roof Tile Co., Ltd. (Thailand), Amornrat Soongkitkarn

Theses Digitization Project

The goal of this thesis is to develop a marketing plan to achieve the company's sales revenue target and marketing objectives for its Neustile product line in the next five years.

The Inland Empire/Riverside County Philharmonic: A Promotional Campaign To Increase Attendance, Bettina Anna Kriegler

Theses Digitization Project

This project includes a promotional campaign for the Inland Empire / Riverside County Philharmonic as well as the preliminary market analysis for the campaign. The market targeted was well-educated twenty to forty year olds in Riverside, Temecula and Corona.

Implementation Business-To-Consumer Electronic Commerce Website Using Asp.Net Web Programming Framework, Cesar Quiñones

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to demonstrate an integration of real world, real time e-commerce with the knowledge and experience gained in participating in the Masters of Business Administration -- Information Management program at California State University, San Bernardino. It is this knowledge and experience that is used to create a Business-To-Consumer (B2C) electronic commerce application (ECA) using available Internet and information management technology. This project presents all aspects of the simulation beginning with the background research of the canine services and supplies industry and ending with an e-commerce simulation and post implementation audit.

Communication And Management In A Traditional Chinese/Thai Poultry Company, Nattakan Rasatapana

Theses Digitization Project

In Thailand a Chinese poultry company employs a traditional Chinese management style which is a didactic syle of leadership. While the company has dramatically grown in the last twenty years, the management structure has not changed to accomodate the organization's growth. The company is experiencing increased turnover and high absenteeism. The purpose of this study is to identify the threats and weaknesses facing the company in terms of decision making, job descriptions, and communication and management structure.