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Resource Estimation Of Information Systems Projects: A Case Study, George Royce, Uma G. Gupta

Journal of International Information Management

Estimating resource requirements on any project is challenging and this is certainly the case for Information Systems (IS) projects. The impact of resource estimation of I/S projects has far reaching consequences, for the individual, the team, and the organization as a whole. In spite of its critical importance, estimating project resource requirements is still somewhat arbitrary and ad hoc in many organizations. Thjs paper presents a case study about a large insurance company and its efforts to develop aid implement a successful estimation model for IS projects. The impact of this methodology on productivity and cost savings is also outlined. …

Group Support System Research In The 1990s: Leaders In Research Productivity, Zachary Wong

Journal of International Information Management

Research using Group Support Systems has increased gradually from their beginning in 1984, and the area is a significant part of the overall MIS literature. Because of its importance, a few studies have attempted to identify the leading researchers and institutions in the area as well as trends over the years. This study updates the analysis with a survey of 236 papers published during the 1990s from 43 academic journals. The results show that many of the researchers identified earlier are still leaders, but individual rankings have changed.

Forecasting The United States Gross Domestic Product With A Neural Network, Milam Aiken

Journal of International Information Management

Forecasting the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the United States is one of many estimates to predict the economic health of the country. Current forecasting techniques use consensus estimates of experts, econometric models, or other statistical methods. Relatively little research has been devoted to how artificial neural networks may improve these forecasts, however. This paper describes how a neural network using leading economic indicator data predicted annual GDP percentage changes one year into thefiiture more accurately than competing techniques over a ten-year period.

Cross-Cultural Issues In Virtual Team Support: Communication Characteristics And Task/Technology Perceptions From Mexican And U.S. Team Members, Richard E. Potter, Pierre A. Balthazard

Journal of International Information Management

We present a study of cross-cultural virtual teams supported by two computer-mediated communication technologies (electronic mail and the World-Wide Web). Our primary focus is to identify how cultural differences affect users' task and technology perceptions. Dyads made up of members from the United States and Mexico created a five-page strategic plan for the implementation of a joint MBA international business capstone course that establishes strong international bonds between the students of both institutions. Team members generated ideas, made decisions, and created a common strategic course through Email-based correspondence. They also had access to a project coordination guide, which was a …

Implementing Bpr Projects In The Us Vs. In France, Catherine Se Chao

Theses Digitization Project

This study deals with the cultural differences between conducting business in Eruope particularly in France compared to conducting business in the United States.

Investment Centers That Are Feasible In A Credit Union, Sondra Kay Vick

Theses Digitization Project

This project will identify the options available to a credit union desiring to open an office of the securities industry to provide investment products and advisory services to its member. The three options identified are becoming a branch office of an established broker/dealer, becoming an introducing broker/dealer, or purchasing an existing broker/dealer. An analysis will identify the required needs of an account executive in a computer system, client statements, and client confirmations. It will also analysis the capital requirements, the expenses of opening and running an office, fees charged to clients, and the licenses required. This project will show that …

Branch Alternatives Model, Ann Grafsky

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

The Next Generation: A Look At Where Today's Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp) Systems Came From And Where Technology Is Heading, Lance Ronald Lenhert

Theses Digitization Project

"Currently, the largest barrier to any given market usually involves capital. If a company does not have enough investment capital to start with, it could fail before it even gets started. However, there is a new component that affects some of the largest corporations in the world. The problem relates to being able to sustain current internal processing, as well as adapt and grow in new markets with higher volumes. There are systems out there today that claim to address these issues along with e-commerce and other electronic sharing of information."

December 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

Ohio Student is Youngest Artist to Win Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest 5

Two Postmen Find a Paper ‘Pot of Gold’ in the Desert 16

A Special Overture to a New Millennium is Planned for New Year’s Eve 16

Advice for 30,000 Medicare Beneficiaries Being Dropped From Their HMOs on January 1 19

Why Prevention Doesn’t Work 23

The Importance of Corporate Well-Care 24

How the Balance Budget Act of 1997 Hurts Hospitals 24

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Recognized as One of State’s Top Performing Hospitals 25

A Different Approach to the Labor Market 26

Will Riverside County Show …

November 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

INDEX

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

AT DEADLIND.....................................................................................3

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

CLOSE UP: TYLER STROH.................................................................7

CORPORATE PROFILE: MINDRUM PRESCISION INC…..............9

CORNER ON THE MARKET...............................................................10

GETTING ORGANIZED.......................................................................11

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE..................................................................12

EMPLOYER’S GROUP.........................................................................13

MANAGING...........................................................................................14

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

LIST: COMMERCIAL BUILDING DEVELPERS................................3

LEASING GUIDE…………...................................................................39, 42 & 43

LIST: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERS.............................40

LIST: FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES..........................................41 & 48

MORTGAGE LENDERS........................................................................44

MANAGER’S BOOKSHELF.................................................................46

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC STOCK SHEET…...........................................49

RESTAURANT REVIEW.......................................................................56

MEAD ON WINE....................................................................................51

RESOURCE DIRECTORY ....................................................................62

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE..............................................................63

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

EXECUTIVE TIME OUT .......................................................................66

NEWS AND FEATLRES

Consul Juan Jose Salgado Strives to Reinforce Community Ties and Stich

Together a Strong Fabric of Unity.......................................................................5

Employee Benefits – Morale Buster …

October 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

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

EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY……………………………………………. 6

CLOSE UP: JOHN RICHARDSON ....................................................... 7

CORPORATE PROFILE: CLIFFSTAR CORPORATION .................... 9

MANAGING.. ... .. . ............................................................................ 10

GETTING ORGA"iiZED .... . ................................................................. 11

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... I2

EMPLOYER'S GROUP ........................................................................ 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. l4

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

LIST: COMPUTER RETAILERS .................................................. 30 & 32

LIST: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS ................................................ .40

LIST: COPIERS, FAX AND BUSINESS EQUIPMENT RETAILERS ........ .42

MANAGER 'S BOOKSHELF ................................................................... 43

LIST: LONG DISTANCE COMPANIES ...................................................... 44

LIST: INTERNET TELECOMMUNICATIONS .......................................... 44

LIST: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS……………………………………… .46

LIST: …

September 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

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

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

CLOSE UP: CLIFFORD O. YOUNG ........................................................ 7

PRO/CON ............................................................ …

August 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

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

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

CLOSE UP: D. TAD LOWREY ................................................................. 7

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

CORPORATE PROFILE: NEW TRAINING CENTER ......................... 9

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... l2

EMPLOYER'S GROUP ............................................................................ l3

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. l4

LIST: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANIES .............................. 15, 20 & 22

LAW ............................................................................................................. 18

LIST: I.E. LARGEST EMPLOYERS ...................................... 26, 28, 29 & 34

LIST: MESSENGER SERVICES ................................................................ .36

LIST: MBA/EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS ..................................................... 38

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ................................................................... 4l

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC STOCK SHEET ............................................... 43

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL ............................................................. 44

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

July 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

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

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

CLOSE UP: STAN CRUISE ....................................................................... 7

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

CORPORATE PROFILE: MAGELLAN SYSTEMS .............................. 9

MANAGING .............................................................................................. 10

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE .................................................................... 12

EMPLOYER'S GROUP ............................................................................ l3

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

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

LIST: CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ..................................... 26

LIST: COMMERCIAL PRINTERS .................................................... 28 & 31

LIST: PUBLIC RELATIONS FlRM ........................................................... 36

LIST: BUSINESS & LIABILITY INSURANCE AGENCIES .......................38

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ...................................................................41

LIST: STAFF LEASING COMPANIES ........................................................ 44

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

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC STOCK SHEET ............................................... 51

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

June 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

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

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

CLOSE UP: DR. GORDON PATZER ...................................................... 7

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

CORPORATE PROFILE: .......................................................................... 9

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ............................……………………12

EMPLOYER'S GROUP ............................................................................ 13

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

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

LIST: HOSPITALS SERVING THE I.E ........................................ 26 & 28

LIST: TOP SAVINGS & LOANS AND FEDERAL SAVINGS BANKS ......... 40

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ................................................................... 41

LIST: LARGEST CREDIT UNIONS IN THE I.E ........................................ 42

LIST: SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS IN THE I.E. .............................. 44

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

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC STOCK SHEET ............................................... …

May 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

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

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

CLOSE UP: DR. B. LYN BEHRENS ......................................................... 7

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

CORPORATE PROFILE: ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS ....................... 9

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... 12

EMPLOYER'S GROUP ............................................................................ 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. l4

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

FACES IN BUSINESS ............................................................................... l8

LIST: EMPLOYMENT SERVICE AGENCIES ..................... 32, 34 & 36

LIST: LAW FIRMS ............................................................................. 45 & 46

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC STOCK SHEET ............................................... 5l

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL ............................................................. 55

LIST: DENTAL PLANS ........................................................................... 57

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF ................................................................... 61

RESTAURANT REVIEW ......................................................................... 62

MEAD ON …

April 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

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

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

CLOSE UP: GREG DEVEREAUX ........................................................... 7

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

CORPORATE PROFILE: PHARAOH'S LOST KINGDOM ................ 9

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

COMPUTERS/SOFTWARE ..................................................................... l2

FACES IN BUSINESS ............................................................................... 13

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

PWR LINE .................................................................................................. 15

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

EMPLOYER'S GROUP ............................................................................ 17

LIST: TOP TRVEL AGENCIES ………………………………………. 22 & 34

LIST AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS ........................................................ 24

LIST: VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU ............................. 27

LIST: RESORTS AND VACATION SPOTS ........................................... 28

LIST: MEETING FACILITIES ...................................................... 34 & 36

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

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC …

March 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLU\INS

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

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

CLOSE UP: ROGER HOGAN ........................................................................... 7

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

CORPORATE PROFILE: LIFEPOINT INC………………. ......................... 9

MANAGING………………… ..................................................................... 10

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

PWR LINE….………………………………………………………. 12

FACES IN BUSINESS ............................................................................... 13

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

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

COMPUTER/SOFTWARE……………………………………………………………. 18

LIST: THE TOP HMOS……………………………………………………….. 22

LIST: THE TOP PPOS……………………..………………………………. 24

LIST: INDEPENDENT BANKS ……………………………………………… 28

LIST:INLAND EMPIRE MALLS……………. ..................................... 44 & 45

DESERT BUSINESS JOURNAL…………………… ………………… 46

DUFF & PHELPS. LLC STOCK SHEET………………………………. 51

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

RESTAURANT REVIEW…………………. .............................................. 54

MEAD ON WINE………………………………………………………….. 55

CALENDAR ………………………………………………………………… 61 …

February 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

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

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

CLOSE UP: NELL SOTO ........................................................................... 7

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

CORPORATE PROFILE: AVERBECK INSURANCE.. ......................... 9

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

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

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

FACES IN BUSINESS ............................................................................... 13

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

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

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

MANAGING ............................................................................................... 17

LIST: TOP COMMERCIAL CONTRACfORS ..................................... 35

DUFF & PHELPS, LLC STOCK SHEET ............................................... 38

UST: RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BUILDERS ..................................... 40

LIST: ARCHITECTUAL ENGINEERING FIRMS ………………… 43 & 44

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

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

MANAGER'S BOOKSHELF .................... , .............................................. …

January 1999, Inland Empire Business Journal

Inland Empire Business Journal

DEPARTMENTS AND COLUMNS

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

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

CLOSE UP: FLOYD C. CLEM: …………………………………………7

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

CORPORATE PROFILE: HIX HOMES ................................................. 9

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

GETTING ORGANIZED .......................................................................... 11

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

FACES IN BUSINESS ............................................................................... 13

CORNER ON THE MARKET ................................................................. l4

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

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

LIST: CONTRACTOR'S HIT LIST .............................................. 26 & 28

CROWELL, WEEDON STOCK SHEET ............................................... 32

PWR LINE .................................................................................................. 36

LIST: COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES .................................................... 38

LIST: COMMUNITY COLLEGES ........................................................ .40

LIST: FINANCIAL BROKERAGE FIRMS .......................................... .44

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

RESTAl RA.'IT RE\ IE\., ………………………………………………… …

A Hierarchy Fuzzy Mcdm Method For Studying Electronic Marketing Strategies In The Information Service Industry, Michael T. Tang, Gwo-Hshiung Tzeng, Shinn-Wen Wang

Journal of International Information Management

In this paper the impacts of Electronic Commerce {EC) on the international marketing strategies for the information service industries are studied. In seeking to blend humanistic concerns in this research with technological development by addressing challenges for deterministic attitudes, it also examines critical environmental factors relevant to Internet commerce in the changes of the international marketing environment. The needs for a new marketing paradigm for EC, which comes out of new trends of international electronic marketing, are also examined. The impacts of EC for the information service industry are discussed and a hierarchy fuzzy multicriteria decision-making (Fuzzy MCDM) method for …

Managing The Information Technology Help Desk: An International Dimension, Vivek Shah, Roy Martin

Journal of International Information Management

Information Technology continues to change at a fast and furious rate that shows no signs of slowing. Support requirements are increasing, while businesses are becoming global and demanding more support for technology. This paper focuses on the issues and challenges faced by organizations in setting and running a help desk for end users in an international environment.

Enterprise Resource Planning Growth In India: A Global Competitive Advantage (Part Ii), Kamlesh T. Mehta, Vivek Shah

Journal of International Information Management

The increasingly sophisticated and competitive Indian economy is faced with life in the global fast lane. The transition to an open economy has thrust India into the information age, an age that is forcing Indian firms to cope with a deluge of new information relationships. In order to keep up with the global advances, numerous Indian industries are implementing or considering ERP to compete in the global business environment. Several examples of successful implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning in India are discussed.

The Dreams Of The Cashless Society: A Study Of Eftpos In New Zealand, Erica Dunwoodie, Michael D. Myers

Journal of International Information Management

This paper looks at the way in which Utopian dreams, such as the cashless society, influence the adoption of information technology. Some authors claim that Utopian visions are used by IT firms to market their services and products, and that the hype that often accompanies technological innovations is part of a "large scale social process" in contemporary societies. This article discusses the social role of technological utopianism with respect to the introduction of EFTPOS in New Zealand. The case of New Zealand is interesting, given that New Zealand has the highest saturation of EFTPOS terminals in the world.

An Exploration Of Differences In Judgements Of Computer Ethical Behavior By Sex, Education, Age, And Other Demographic Factors, Margaret Anne Pierce, John W. Henry

Journal of International Information Management

When faced with an ambiguous ethical situation related to information technology (IT), the individual's course of action is influenced by personal experiences, consideration of what co-workers would do in the same situation, and an expectation of what the company would sanction. In this article, the approval/disapproval ratings of over three-hundred Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) members concerning the actions taken in a series of IT ethical scenarios are evaluated. Respondents expressed their personal opinion, as well as their perception of their co-workers' opinion, and their understanding of the company s opinion of the actions relating to IT described in …

The Year 2000 Problem, Marshal Whatley

Journal of International Information Management

The purpose of this article is to discuss the root causes of the Year 200 Problem, the effects of the problem and how a systematic approach can be used to solve this problem.

Electronic Data Interchange (Edi): Application Of Edi And Its Impact On Information Quality, Jagannathan Iyengar

Journal of International Information Management

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the electronic transmission or movement of business data, information and documents from one business'computer system to another system in a standardized format. This movement is in a structured data format that permits data to be transferred without rekeying from a computer-supported business application in one location to another such system elsewhere. This technologically advanced mode of business transactions is fast becoming the operating "norm" for many areas of the business world. EDI is not electronic mail or FAX. They do not generate computer-processable information. EDI is not an application; it performs no business transactions and …

An Abductive Model Of Population Change, Milan Aiken

Journal of International Information Management

Logical abduction is a relatively unknown technique that may be used to classify or forecast. This paper describes abduction and applies it to a classification problem involving population change in the United States to test its accuracy. Results show that for this problem, it is as accurate as logistic regression, used in a prior study. Guidelines for using abduction are also presented.

Knowledge-Based Simulation Model For Performance Analysis And Reliability Of Computer Networks, Jaymeen R. Shah, Mirza B. Murtaza, Vipul K. Gupta

Journal of International Information Management

Modeling and analysis of performance of computer networks is essential for ensuring smooth operation of an organization's networks and preventing major failures. Mathematical analysis and simulation modeling are the common procedures for network system performance analysis. In this paper, a knowledge-based simulation model is developed that can be used for predicting network performance and reliability.

Military Development And Applications Of Simulation Systems, Jagannathan V. Iyengar, Gregory H. Hargett, Joe D. Hargett

Journal of International Information Management

Simulations used in training attempt to portray reality for the units or individuals participating in training. Some of the benefits of simulation training include; cost efficient training, training units in tasks that are too dangerous to perform otherwise, and training units in complex tasks in a repetitive fashion.