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The Feasibility Of Saudization: Costs And Benefits To Saudi Arabia, Sulaiman Abdulrahman Al-Khuzaim

Theses Digitization Project

Following the discovery oil in Saudi Arabia, five year plans for economic development and modernization followed. Foreign workers were needed to provide skills required for the projects. Although most of the major projects have been completed, a high percentage of foreign workers continue to be employed in the kingdom.

Gender Segmentation And Its Implementation In Saudi Arabia, Ghassan Mohammed Altawail

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to gain a better understanding of gender segmentation strategy possibilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The findings from this survey graphically illustrate and statistically demonstrate some critically important information about the consumer demographics, needs, and behaviors of the targeted female Saudi shopper.

Methods And Techniques For Valuation Of Patents, Charles David Dunbar

Theses Digitization Project

The goal of this project is to compare and contrast four different techniques used to valuate a company's Intellectual Property (IP); specifically a patent portfolio.

An Analysis Of Nescafé In The United States And India, Apurva Ashok Patel

Theses Digitization Project

This project focuses on Nescafe's advertising in two main markets, namely the United States and India, and it analyzes the similarities and differences of global brands across different markets.

The Concept Of Interest In The Western And Middle Eastern Society, Mustapha Ben Amira

Theses Digitization Project

The entire banking systems in the western societies is based on the use of interest. The bank charges the borowers interest on its loans and pays its depositors interest on their deposits. On the other hand, the Middle Eastern banking system is an interest free system that prohibits the use of interest, either in receipt or in payment.

Marketing International Sports In The United Arab Emirates, Khaled Mohmmed Khouri

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to determine the feasibility of establishing a web site to promote international games worldwide through the United Arab Emirates.

Generation Y Online Shopping Behaviors And Habits, Audrey Laëtitia Rossi

Theses Digitization Project

Online marketing opportunites regarding the teenage market are often underestimated due to the fact that the general information to date is neither particular, specific nor exact. Therefore, this project aims at giving guidelines for webmarketers willing to capture the "consumers of tomorrow".

The Capital Structure Puzzle: On The Existence Of An Optimal Capital Structure, Mohamed Lahiani

Theses Digitization Project

Corporate finance researchers have long been puzzled by low corporate debt ratios given debt's corporate tax advantage. What makes the capital structure debate especially intriguing is that the different theories represent such different, and in some ways almost diametrically opposed, decision-making processes.

Management Buyout In China, Wei Dai

Theses Digitization Project

China's different economic environment, government infrastructure, and legal system might cause different management buyout procedures and results from management buyout procedures in the United States. Management buyout was originally created to increase efficiency and reduce agency cost in the United States in the 1960s; but management buyout in China is merely a tool to provide incentive programs for current management teams and reduce state-owned corporate shares.

Research Study On Laddering Technique In Depth Interviews On Alcoholic Beverage Consumption And Brand Preferences, Mohammed Saleh Aloulaqi

Theses Digitization Project

This research study will clarify with facts and evidence that drinking alcoholic beverages is a social problem in American society. It will also focus on indepth interviews using the laddering technique on a small sample of eight respondents.

The Fall Of Enron And Its Implications On The Accounting Profession, Anthony Abdalnor Pishay

Theses Digitization Project

The collapse of Enron and its aftermath has put unprecedented focus on the accounting profession and its role in the self-regulatory system.

A Different Black: A Comparative Study Between African Americans And Kenyan Americans In Direct Response Advertising, Gladys Wangari Kamau

Theses Digitization Project

Marketers must be able to categorize consumers according to some definable characteristics in order to help tailor their marketing effort. Black consumers are usually grouped into one homogenous group even though some of them are immigrants. The segmenting of the different ethnic groups needs to be modified to include different cultures among the same ethnic group. This thesis compares the differences of these subgroups in beliefs, attitudes and past purchase behaviors in response to direct marketing advertising.

Public Relations Plan For Nonprofit Organization: Tzu Chi Foundation, I-Ling Chou

Theses Digitization Project

This project was designed to develop a public relations plan to increase awareness in Southern California of the Tzu Chi Foundation, a non-profit organization that is based in Taiwan.

Seleclting Middleware For N-Tier Applications, Thomas Sandman, Timothy Riley

Journal of International Information Management

This paper describes middleware for n-tier architecture, describes how this middleware is meeting the unique demands of Internet applications and e-commerce, and suggests selection guidelines to assist business managers in choosing appropriate types of middleware for n-tier systems that will meet their internet needs. Different types of middleware provide the functionality for addressing many distinct and disparate problems arising from the distributed processing associated with n-tier systems. This paper associates the type of middleware with the nature of the system being developed.

An Artificial Neural Network Approach To Learning From Factory Performance In A Kanban-Based System, Barry A. Wray, Ina S. Markham, Richard G. Mathieu

Journal of International Information Management

Many Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing environments generate operational data reflecting both efficient and inefficient factory performance. Frequently data for inefficient performance is lost or discarded for fear of replicating poor performance. The purpose of this paper is two fold. First, historical JIT shop data is analyzed using a genetic algorithm (GA) to determine which shop factors are important determinants offactory performance. Second, subsequent to these important factors being identified by a GA, an artificial neural network (ANN) is used to learn the relationships between these factors and factory performance. The ANN can then be used to predict factory performance for future …

Tam: The Moderating Effect Of Gender On Online Shopping, Xiaoni Zhang, Victor R. Prybutok

Journal of International Information Management

In this study we applied Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to address consumers' online purchasing intentions and examine the effect of gender as a moderating variable on purchase intention. Six hypotheses were proposed based on our research model. We validate TAM in an ecommerce environment using two split data sets one containing females and the other males. Structural equation modelling and t tests were performed to test the hypotheses. The results show that gender is an important moderating variable in online commerce. Understanding the differences between males and females provides practitioners with better understanding of the behaviour of consumers on the …

Implementation Of Simulation Software Packages For Healthcare Scheduling, Sang M. Lee, Arben A. Asllani

Journal of International Information Management

Simulation methodology is considered an effective decision making tool in the process of patient scheduling in healthcare centers. In spite of the large number of simulation software packages that are commercially available, operation researches still are facing difficulties to implement simulation models in healthcare centers. In many cases, healthcare schedulers must spend extra efforts trying to mold scheduling requirements to conform to the features of the package. In this paper, we offer a systematic approach that can be used by practitioners to successfully adopt the available software simulation packages, develop simulation models, and transform their findings into practical scheduling rules. …

Mining The Fx Electronic Inter-Dealer Market, Melody Lo, Chang T. Hsieh

Journal of International Information Management

This paper examines the feasibility of applying data mining techniques to testing market efficiency hypothesis using a high frequency, up to one thousand of a second, electronic brokerage data. Results suggest the existence of a pattern of negative autocorrelation in returns of DEM/USD over relative short lags (less than 40 seconds). However, this pattern is not feasible by two reasons: (1) the structure of autocorrelation pattern is inconsistent and changes too rapidly (2) the largest potential speculative profit is smaller than the regulated tick size. These results indicate that dealers have engaged in any potential profitable speculations based on past …

Knowledge Management: The Role Of Epss, Denise Johnson Mcmanus, Charles A. Snyder

Journal of International Information Management

Knowledge Management (KM) has become a key business strategy. KM involves the systematic mapping, harvesting, storing, sharing, maintaining, and refreshing knowledge from many sources. An Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS) can perform an essential role of encapsulating and delivering knowledge at the time needed. Expanding globalization and reliance on distributed knowledge means that the EPSS delivered via networks should have a high priority. We present an argument to show the linkage between components of a KM system and EPSS. The approach involves the creation of software that is designed to assist decisionmakers and performers while they accomplish organizational processes.

All Integrated Model For Improving Security Management In The E-Commerce Environment, Hossein Bidgoli

Journal of International Information Management

Security issues and threats in the e-commerce environment are varied and can be caused intentionally and unintentionally by insiders and outsiders. Many experts believe that insiders create the majority of the security threats and issues. Security issues and threats related to ecommerce environment can be categorized as controllable, partially controllable and uncontrollable. This article presents an integrated model that identifies various security issues and threats in the e-commerce environment and then offers a comprehensive e-commerce security plan. The integrated model includes six steps: identification of basic e-commerce security safeguards, identification of e-commerce general security threats, identification of intentional e-commerce threats, …

Customer Satisfaction In Communicating With Reservation Staffs Of Thai Airways International, Alina Homsangpradit

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the correlation between the level of customer satisfaction and demographic data. The correlation between the level of customer satisfaction towards THAI'S reservation staff and customer's attitude, and the communication behavior of THAI's reservation staff.

Balanced Scorecard: An Instrument Of Change For Facilities Services, Beverly Sue Delker Gentry

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to develop Balanced Scorecard recommendations based on analysis that was conducted for Facilities Services at California State University, San Bernardino.

Crimson Eagle Global Enterprise, Scott Edward Bechtle

Theses Digitization Project

This project for Crimson Eagle Global Enterprise is the initial step in developing a strategic business plan. The traditional business plan contains many sections (business description, marketing, competition, operating procedures, personnel, business insurance, and finacial data). Using a different style, this project simply highlights those sections, rather than going into detail.

The Advertising Campaign For The Diamond Brand, A Thai Whisky, Focusing On Three Provinces Of Northern Thailand, Rattanawadee Wongtee

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to apply marketing tactics and advertising strategies in the form of an advertising campaign. The goal of this campaign is to increase the sales and profits of the "Diamond drink."

December 2002, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

JPA Progress Report

In Some Way, A Farmer Has Touched Your Life

Germany – California’s European Hub

Letter to the Editor

Rancho Cucamonga’s Silver Anniversary

Law

Managing

Opinion/Commentary

Close-Up

Computer/Software

Corporate Profile

Corner on the Market

Getting Organized

Safety Engineers Crisis Response Checklist

Kosmont Forms Retail Group

Health Care Supplement

Executive Time Out

Premier Service Bank Receives Approval

How to utilize SBLCs in Internat’1 Sales

VIB Corporate Profits Rise 67 Percent

CRAFund Advisors Celebrate 3^rd Anniversary

Financial Institutions Supplement

Ingram Micro Opens Distribution Center

Second Page 1

Corporate Giving – Beyond Borders

Faces in Business

Desert Business Journal

California …

November 2002, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Small Businesses Commercial Space

Bakersfield Business Conference

San Manuel Water Wins Best of Show

2002 L.A County Fair Comes to Close

Do You Work for Anxious Organization?

Law

Managing

Opinion/Commentary

Close-Up

Computers/Software

Corporate Profile

Corner on the Market

Getting Organized

Ethics

Industrial/Commercial Real Estate

Executive Gifts

Desert Business Journal

Walter’s Children Charity Classic

Educational Services

Second Page 1

Annual Wildlife Art Festival

Human Resources Supplement

Faces In Business

Centennial First Financial Services

Walter Desalination Pipeline

Views on Market Conditions

Mission Inn Wins Industry Awards

Restaurant Review

Earl’s Best Bets

Wine Review

Manager’s Bookshelf

Executive Time Out

October 2002, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Specialty Food Market Opens in San Bernardino

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Adventure

PVHMC RNs Form Union

Corporate Fraud and Abuse Symptoms

Law

Managing

Opinion/Commentary

Close-Up

Computers/Software

Corporate Profile

Corner on the Market

In the Interest of Woman

Employers

Telecommunications/Technology

Marketing the Future Law Office

Careful Hiring Is Essential

Recent California Legislation Affects Litigation

Desert Business Journal

HMO/PPO Enrollment Guide

Second Page 1

Community Concert Associations

Economic Development

OEEPF Receives $30,000 Grant

Inland Realtor Lois Lauer Establishes Scholarship

Restaurant Review

Earl’s Best Bets

Company Marketing on a Shoestring

Wine Review

Manager’s Book-shelf

Executive Time Out

September 2002, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

LAW…………………………….4

Getting Organized………………..5

Opinion/Commentary…………….6

Close-up…………………………..7

Computers/Software………………8

Corporate Profile………………….9

Corner on the Market……………..10

Accounting………………………..11

Managing…………………………12

Second Page 1…………………….22

Desert Journal…………………….23

Real Estate………………………...25

Executive Time Out……………….30

Restaurant Review…………………41

Entertainment………………………44

Managers Bookshelf……………45

August 2002, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

I.E. and Beyond Benefit From Ontario Mills

Homeland Security

Law

Getting Organized

In The Interest Of Woman

Faces in Business

Close-Up

Computers/Software

Managing

Corporate Profile

Employers

Planning Center Presented Award

“I’d Rather Die Than Give a Speech

$100 Billion Teachers Pension Fund Acts Against Corporate Misconduct

Corner on the Market

Leasing, Location and Your New Business

Second Page 1

Devin Holiday Guest at Montclair Chamber Golf Tournament

ARV Assisted Living Honors Vera McConnell

High-Tech Entrepreneurs Get Boost From UCR Connect

Arrowhead Foundation Awards Scholarship

Vegas-Style Casino Sets Opening Date

Distribution

Wine Review

California’s Business Leaders Announce Proposal

Restaurant Review

Inland …

July 2002, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Getting Organized

Corner On The Market

In The Interest of Woman

Faces In Business

Close Up

Computer/Software

Law

Managing

Second Page One

Wine Review

Restaurant Review

Executive Time Out

Negotiation Strategies Of The Pros

Eight Simple: Steps To People-Building Philosophies

Location! Location! Location!

Local Celebrities Spotted Throughout Riverside

Desert Orthopedic Center Acupuncturist Diedre Braun M.S., L.Ac. Named to EMC Medical Staff

Care Connexxus Adult Day Services Receives Grant For The Community Foundation

Management Professor Receives Second Fulbright Award

Seven County Regional Occupational Program Students Receives Medals

First Patient To Sue HMO Under 2001 Law Tells Of Being Denied Access To …