Essays and Research Papers on Management Of Information Systems

(7 pp.). According to the How to Be a Star at Work book by Robert E. Kelley (1999), "The key to being a star performer is not brain capacity or personality, but rather an ability to function in the workplace using the author's nine strategies. These strategies are initiative, networking, ...

This 5 page paper considers what Soft System Modelling (SSM) is, how it works and how it compares to Hard System Modelling. The paper follows how it may be used and defines the characteristics of this model, explaining why it may be so helpful in the management decision making process. The bibliography cites 5 sources. ...

This 22 page paper considers the trend of the use of the internet in recruitment, also known as e-recruitment. The paper looks at the reasons why it is becoming more popular and argues that there may be a competitive advantage to be gained by a company undertaking this form of recruitment strategy. The paper looks ...

A 5 page overview of the human resources management tactics employed by Geico Direct. From the careful selection process which weeds out inferior applicants to a multifaceted training program, this company has excelled. Their attention to human resources has translated, in fact, into economic profit. No sources are listed.

( 6 pp.) The Bhagavad Gita retains its eternal value due to the construct of story, which provides a memorable framework for the human condition, and the moral values, which it offers as a viable way to move in the world. At first it appears that this tale is based on ethics, but actually the ...

(5 pp) Defining what we cannot see, but rather hold in our minds is not an easy thing to do, rather it involves a series of steps in thinking, and with each of those steps a new conclusion may be reached. We will use this very simple process to examine the ideas of ...

This 17 page paper considers the way in which Marriott Hotels makes use of all its available resources. The paper looks at the use of financial resources, human sources, capital asset and the intangible assets such as brand names and company culture in order to create a competitive advantage. The paper includes 3 graphs and ...

This 5 page paper considers how the commercial environment in changing as a result of the introduction of IT. The paper considers how the State of Kentucky is embracing this changer in order to aid the businesses and the mangers in the area to overcome the problems and challenges they face. The paper then goes ...

(5 pp) Although exceedingly dramatic, the spy plane incident with China last month is another example of one of a long series of erratic politics Chinese style. If this were a domestic incident rather than an international one, we might be tempted to label it just another in a "spin- the-bottle" type of ...

(5 pp). During the last presidential election, you could almost think that the internet 'e' in email stood for election. However that is only the surface of the picture, this discussion will look at the myriad of ways that the internet has effected politics in the United States, particularly in the last ...

This 8 page paper considers the case of a company using an external data warehouse and the potential security risk. The paper discusses the options that face the company with their advantages and disadvantages before making a recommendation. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the revolutionary development in information systems at Xerox which goes by the name Eureka. The paper considers how this has increased productivity and decreased costs by building a knowledge bases and increasing social capital. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 15 page paper continues the process begun in the 5-page paper of the same name. In this one, the company has determined to undertake the project; the project manager discusses several approaches and gives rationale for the one chosen. As the planned system will enable the company to enter into e-commerce, there is a great deal ...

This 50 page paper considers how a new IT communications system may be introduced into an international company. The writer considers how this has been achieved, and then looks at the process in more detail including the planning processes, the way that change should be implemented in an organisation including resistance to change and motivation. ...

This 5 page paper outlines what is meant by Enterprise Resource Planning,(ERP),before discussing the advantages and disadvantages of any company implementing this type of system. The writer includes long term and short term considerations. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the case of a company that wishes to start accepting credit card payments over the internet. In an easy to understand paper, the writer considers the issues the company will need to consider, such as the use of servers, security, encryption, processing, authorising and the possibility of using an agent. ...

A 15 page paper that discusses specific aspects of FedEx and responds to specific questions. Topics include: a critique of the business, including the vision, strategies used to provide exceptional customer service, systems that enhance operations and service, and efforts to always be improving services; the degree of synergy among those four factors within the ...

This 10 page paper considers how we can assess the value of IT. The writer considers issues such as comparing productivity and fincial ratios, measuring productivity, company value, share value and looking to the value created by its introduction. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

A 20 Page paper. The writer begins with an introduction that discusses executive recruitment and the importance of recruiting the right candidates is also discussed. The writer than discusses trends in executive recruitment and the move towards utilizing the Internet as a source to recruit executives. This is followed by a discussion of ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing the recent developments and impact information technology has had on the measurement of white collar workers and company productivity. In addition, the shift from white collar middle management to higher end knowledge workers is discussed in relation to company productivity and IT. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 5 page paper considers how a technological strategies may be developed, what type of information needs to be considered, how different needs should be assess and how these may be brought together to create value by maximising tangible and intangible resources, including the customer base. The writer also considers when the strategy may need ...

This 15 page paper discusses outsourcing IT functions. While outsourcing is not a new phenomenon, the reasons for outsourcing have changed over the years from an emphasis on cost reduction to more strategic goals. In today's market, major corporations are outsourcing their IT to reduce the costs and enhance the efficiency of IT resources; ...

This 10 page paper considers the way in which an information technology system was introduced into a resistant environment and the development that took place until it was successful. The example used here is Mobil, had how success took a wider stakeholder approach and also embodied some of the ideals of TQM. The bibliography ...

This paper discusses how the security manager can position the security department as a viable part of an organization, and even a profit-making part of such an organization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper examines the concept of TeamSAP as introduced by software giant SAG AG (as well as SAP Singapore). The information is presented as a case study, by which a problem was structured, and TeamSAP revealed as the solution. Also discussed was the effectiveness of TeamSAP on solving the problem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.