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Harrods' Casino, 2007.
This paper examines the success of the Harrods online casino.
866 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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The paper discusses Harrods' launching of its online casino, which fulfilled the company's long-term objective of integrating retailing and gambling operations. The paper looks at the games offered and shows how the selection of games is perfectly aligned with the key upscale markets that Harrods online casino is catering to. The paper points out that this online casino is unique in its ability to complete transactions and payouts within 24 hours in over 35 different currencies and in its integration of retailing, online shopping and the online casino.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Harrods' Casinos' History
Gaming Offered
What Makes Harrods' Casino Unique
From the Paper
"Harrod's is one of the most recognized and respected retailers globally, having a global span of services that includes its world-famous Knightsbridge Store in London, which is named for the London Underground Knightsbridge Station it is located near. Today Harrod's Group is comprised of Harrod's Bank, Harrod's Estates, a real estate company that manages listings throughout metro London and throughout England. In 2000 Harrod's launched their online gambling initiative, Harrod's Casino, aimed at the upper-income clients Harrod's has throughout the Middle East and Asia. In addition Harrod's operates two aviation services, Harrods Aviation and Air Harrods."
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Balancing Life - Work and Leisure, 2006.
A look at ways of creating a balance between work and personal time.
1,585 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses the modern day issue of time management. According to the paper, most people struggle to create a balance between work time, other commitments and personal time. The paper then reviews the "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by well-known business-consultant guru Stephen Covey. The paper concludes with a look at telecommuting via the Internet.
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"The hypotheses, tested by researchers Jeffrey Hill, Alan Hawkins, Maria Ferris and Michelle Weitzman, were: "Given the same workload, those with perceived job flexibility will have less difficulty with work-life conflicts, and will be able to work longer hours before having problems with work-family balance." Both hypotheses were found true. Of those working 40 to 50 hours per week, the 46 percent who were not allowed to either change their starting or ending times, work a compressed workweek or work from home had difficulty balancing work and personal life. This compared to only 28 percent of those working the same hours with flexibility."
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Globalization and Culture, 2007.
This paper explores the impact of globalization on culture assimilation.
2,734 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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The paper attempts to analyze the implications of the Internet on the individual lives of people globally and the resulting impact on corporations. The paper explains that since businesses of all sizes and from all industries are striving to be more global than ever, this pushes individuals and cultures together in the pursuit of business strategies and initiatives. The paper explores globalization in Indian call centers and how the culture of the Schindler Elevator Company from Switzerland clashes with Indian ideas. The paper shows how westernization influences widely divergent cultures just as much as westernized nations fail in their attempts to accomplish business strategies in widely divergent cultures.
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Summary
Globalization of Business Forces an Entirely New Relationship Dynamic
Globalization in Indian Call Centers: Training to Talk Like a Westerner
Schindler's Swiss Precision Meets Indian Chaos: Exploring Cultural Bias
Key Findings on Globalization and Culture
Summary
From the Paper
"The impact of the Internet on globalization is visible from the pervasiveness and visibility of brands globally to changes in the everyday lives of members of different cultures around the world. Globalization, while discussed as a business strategy, actually affects individuals far more often and with greater consequences than corporations. It could also be said that the collective experiences of individuals are what a corporation experiences from the context of globalization at a more macro socioeconomic level."
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Hypersonic Transports, 2007.
An analysis of the benefits and risks associated with hypersonic transport.
3,985 words (approx. 15.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 108.95
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This paper discusses new developments in global aerospace: hypersonic transports. It discusses the benefits of hypersonic travel and then discusses the risks associated with this new technology. The paper then develops an appropriate safety program for the field of global aerospace to implement in connection with hypersonic planes.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Hypersonic Transports
Hypersonic Planes and the Commercial Airlines Industry
Hypersonic Planes for Defense Purposes
Hypersonic Transport & Safety Issues
The Implementation of a Flight Operations Safety Program
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"The potential for hypersonic transport has reached new levels in the present day once unthinkable in the past. The engines used in hypersonic planes will no doubt set the tone and pace for airline travel over the next dew decades. However, this futuristic method of travel does not come without the high risks associated with high speeds, rocket science and new technology. As long as safety risks are monitored, controlled, and consistently studied and improved, the future of air travel will reach new bounds unseen by aircraft and airlines of the past and present day. The National Aerospace Initiative will co-ordinate additional activities at NASA and the US Department of Defense, including the programs such as X-43 and Falcon, which will develop hypersonic entry vehicles, cruisers and low-cost launchers (Lewis, 2003). As long as aerospace industry leaders such as NASA and Boeing continue to set the standard and work hard, their research and testing of hypersonic planes will become more successful, public, and accepted. Finally, hypersonic travel will forever change the frontier of global travel and air transportation with an actual return to the future."
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Ingram Micro, 2007.
An examination of five of the most dominant applications that Ingram Micro uses.
2,189 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper analyzes five of the most dominant applications that Ingram Micro uses as one of the global leaders in the distribution of enterprise and personal computing software, hardware, and services. It discusses their materials requirements planning (MRP) system, their order management and online ordering system platform which includes the product configuration, pricing management and compliance system, their service life cycle management (SLM) system and their supply chain management system.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Evaluating Ingram Micro's Five Most Mission Critical Applications
Five Mission Critical Systems Analyzed According to Criteria
Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) Systems
Order Management and Online Ordering Including Product Customization System Platform
Pricing Management and Compliance System
Service Life cycle Management System
Supply Chain Management System
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"Service Lifecycle Management systems have become prevalent in manufacturers and distributors alike to capitalize on the sales opportunities in customer bases. The primary impetus for these systems is to attain the goal of capturing greater revenue throughout a given customer base. In the HP dealer, channel partner and reseller the issue is one of keeping substitute products from competitors including IBM, Pilot, and others from their channel. HP wants to retain the channel margin that is being generated with their dealer base."
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Satellites and Deforestation, 2007.
This paper explores how satellite imagery has affected deforestation in the Amazon.
2,135 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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The paper relates that satellite imagery has affected the deforestation of the Amazon by detecting problems such as road building, mining operations, fires where land is being cleared for crops, logging operations, dam projects and clearing for building projects. The results of these satellite images also indicate rising heat indexes, less forest and damage to the ecological system that exists in the Amazon. The paper reveals how satellites determine data and offers general information about the technology.
Outline:
How Satellites Determine Data
What Satellite Imagery Tells Scientists About the Amazon
How Satellite Imagery Affects the Rainforest
The Types of Satellites Used and General Information About the Technology
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"The amount of water or ice particles in the air can be measured by a satellite sensor and this determines part of the information that will tell what is going on, back on earth. Together with satellite visual imagery, the information can give a scientist an amazing amount of information. An article in Satellite Data Applications: Weather and Climate talks about how satellites may measure the physically based parameterization of cloud processes and cloud water. (Weng 407) These measurements are used in a SSMI/Cloud Liquid Water algorithm to find out how the clouds are affected by the thermal emission. (Earth 2005)"
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Ingram Micro, 2007.
An examination of five of the most dominant applications that Ingram Micro uses.
2,189 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper analyzes five of the most dominant applications that Ingram Micro uses as one of the global leaders in the distribution of enterprise and personal computing software, hardware, and services. The paper discusses their materials requirements planning (MRP) system, their order management and online ordering system platform which includes the product configuration, pricing management and compliance system, their service lifecycle management (SLM) system and their supply chain management system.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Evaluating Ingram Micro's Five Most Mission Critical Applications
Five Mission Critical Systems Analyzed According to Criteria
Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) Systems
Order Management and Online Ordering Including Product Customization System Platform
Pricing Management and Compliance System
Service Lifecycle Management System
Supply Chain Management System
From the Paper
"Service Lifecycle Management systems have become prevalent in manufacturers and distributors alike to capitalize on the sales opportunities in customer bases. The primary impetus for these systems is to attain the goal of capturing greater revenue throughout a given customer base. In the HP dealer, channel partner and reseller the issue is one of keeping substitute products from competitors including IBM, Pilot, and others from their channel. HP wants to retain the channel margin that is being generated with their dealer base."
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Online Business Security, 2007.
This paper discusses the front-end and back-end security threats associated with the online business industry.
2,610 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper utilizes Amazon and eBay to demonstrate that the Internet not only offers businesses a unique set of opportunities to reach customers in an unprecedented and successful manner but also creates a plethora of threats to their front-end and back-end systems. The author points out that front-end systems refer to a workstation or group of workstations, which supply operators with the ability to network with a large-scale computer system; whereas, back-end systems refer to business and legacy systems that support inventory, the order processing and receivables for both buyers and suppliers in business-to-business e-commerce. The paper examines the security analysis process and the associated assessment tools, which assist online businesses in eliminating or reducing these security vulnerabilities.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Overview of Online Businesses
Front-end and Back-End System Threats
Threats to Front End Systems
Vulnerability Analysis and Assessment Tools
Techniques Used in Vulnerability Analysis
eBay and Amazon
Conclusion
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"These are emails that are sent to members supposedly from eBay. These emails assert that there is some type of problem with the member's account and their username and password is needed to address the problem. The individuals that send the emails then use this information to enter member accounts and in many cases charge the credit cards of members or place ads in their name. To combat this issue, eBay warns members to always log into the official eBay site because it provides a list of all the emails that have been sent to the member by eBay. If an email is not contained in the list, it is a fake email and should be discarded."
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E-Business, 2007.
An analysis of business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) business approaches.
1,241 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper analyzes the differences in the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) business models on the Internet. It describes how different marketing methods would need to be employed by different commercial models and then discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each model (B2B and B2C) for particular business situations.
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"However, the advertising style on a B2B site is different to that of a B2C in that there is less need to attract spurious clients and the general public. There is a less ostentatious and more low-key approach to the method of advertising. "The web sites usually are rather plain, with no flashing graphics or animation. The presence of links to examples of other businesses is found most often in a B2B site. They are focused on attracting businesses to hire them for a job or to promote the great work they have done with another company." (How to Market Your B2B/B2C Web Site) On the other hand, the success of a B2C site depends on getting browsers to direct customers to the site, building customer relationship loyalty by creating an easy-to-use customer service application, offering personalization and making the site quick and easy to navigate. Another vital aspect is to ensure that customer orders are promptly carried out."
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Wireless Technology, 2007.
An analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of using wireless technology.
1,207 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using wireless technology. It discusses concepts such as availability, operational costs and increased productivity. It then describes some of the disadvantages of using wireless technology, such as diminished security and the costs of building wireless networks. The paper concludes that wireless technology is essential for business in today's world.
Table of Contents:
Accuracy of Information
Less Time Spent on Organizing Cables
Return on Investment and Lower Overall Operational Costs
Increased Productivity
Disadvantages
Conclusions
From the Paper
"The problem with a wireless network is that it diminishes security and, in an era where information is essential, this can lead to security glitches that might damage information control in the organization and might lead to information leaks to the outside. If security becomes the primary objectives to be reached, then firewalls and other security elements need to be installed, which technically will tend to reduce speed. If the speed of access to the network is significantly reduced, then obviously the increase in productivity and efficiency will be seriously diminished."
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Microsoft's Effects on Germany, 2007.
This paper discusses how the global company "Microsoft" has affected Germany both positively and negatively.
1,618 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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In this article, the writer notes that, after its foundation in New Mexico in 1975, Microsoft opened branches in France and Germany in 1983. The writer points out that the branch in Germany became one of the most prosperous centers upon which Microsoft relies. The writer maintains that the interaction between the American corporation and the German culture was considered to be a prolific one due to its results in the public sector, charity actions or employment politics. The writer then looks at the effects on Germany by the Microsoft company. The writer concludes that no one can deny Microsoft's positive impact on Germany, but claims that this must not be used as a screen for its reprobatory actions that should be made public by the mass-media according to their gravity.
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"First of all, one could mention the significant role that Microsoft played in the German Government's attempt to modernize public administration. The company exchanged expertise with the German Federal Ministry of the Interior for increasing IT security and took part in the SAGA expert circle within the institution for bringing e-Government applications to a superior stage. Moreover, at a state level, it helped Niedersachsen's judiciary to develop specialized court procedures and to enhance its relationship with citizens, companies and authorities by implementing the concept of e-Justice and a hotline allowing to receive external calls and to make public announcement of insolvency proceedings."
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Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 2007.
This paper discusses aspects relating to computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) and looks at its implementation.
2,355 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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In this article, the writer explains that the CIM philosophy encompasses a variety of facets from enterprise resource planning, to management tools, to planning tools, to activities on the organization's manufacturing floor. The writer notes that the end goal for the adoption of this philosophy is to increase organization effectiveness and efficiency as a means of improving competitiveness. Whether this specifically addresses an organization's need to reduce lead times, improve productivity, or reduce costs, the philosophy of CIM integrates computer technology to meet these organizational goals. This paper covers the historical need for CIM implementation in Asia, North America and Europe. In addition, the difficulties in implementing CIM are discussed, including the barriers to CIM, management perception and attitude, lack of planning, and how organizational structure can negatively affect integration. CIM implementation is reviewed followed by specific examples of CIM in the apparel industry and concluded with a comparative analysis of CIM in Asia, North America and Europe.
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Introduction
Historical Need for CIM
Difficulties in CIM Implementation
CIM Implementation
CIM in the Apparel Industry
Comparative Analysis of CIM in Asia, North America, & Europe
Conclusion and Future Direction for CIM
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"The CIM philosophy encompasses a variety of facets from enterprise resource planning, to management tools, to planning tools, to activities on the organization's manufacturing floor. The end goal for the adoption of this philosophy is to increase organization effectiveness and efficiency as a means of improving competitiveness. Whether this specifically addresses an organization's need to reduce lead times, improve productivity, or reduce costs, the philosophy of CIM integrates computer technology to meet these organizational goals. This paper will over the historical need for CIM implementation in Asia, North America and Europe. In addition, the difficulties in implementing CIM will be discussed, including the barriers to CIM, management perception and attitude, lack of planning, and how organizational structure can negatively affect integration. CIM implementation will be reviewed followed by specific examples of CIM in the apparel industry and concluded with a comparative analysis of CIM in Asia, North America and Europe."
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Plagiarism, 2007.
An overview of the types and prevalence of plagiarism, as well as what can be done to avoid plagiarism.
1,222 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper provides an overview of what plagiarism is, as well as the types of plagiarism that are often found. It describes the prevalence of plagiarism, specifically plagiarism of written resources in the academic world, whether these resources are published electronically or in the more traditional sense, on paper. The paper then discusses methods that can be used to prevent and avoid plagiarism.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Plagiarism Overview
Types of Plagiarism
Avoiding Plagiarism
Conclusion
From the Paper
"There are several different types of plagiarism, many of which are new thanks to the introduction of the Internet and its wealth of resources. There are the traditional forms of plagiarism such as turning in another person's work as their own as well as turning in a paper that the student has asked a peer to write. Copying material from a source without giving proper citation is also a traditional type of plagiarism, whether that material be hand-copied from a book or copied and pasted from an electronic source. Even when a source is properly documented, but direct quotations do not include the quotation marks, this is a form a plagiarism, as is paraphrasing material from a source without giving proper acknowledgement. The Internet has also introduced the purchasing a paper from an online term paper service as another form of plagiarism, as is turning in work that was located on a 'free term paper' website ("Avoiding Plagiarism")."
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College Students and Web-Based Activities, 2007.
A discussion of increasing the engagement of college students through the use of web-based activities.
2,940 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper supports the introduction of Web-based educational games into the undergraduate curricula. The author believes this will help improve students' identification with the instructional material and will serve to enhance their active engagement with the material presented. An analysis of the current research and evidence on the topic is followed by a summary of significant findings in the conclusion.
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Review and Discussion
Claim
Reason
Evidence
Conclusion
References
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"Increasingly, colleges and universities in the United States are requiring undergraduate students to either own outright or at least have continuous access to a personal computer to take advantage of the enormous amount of educational resources available on the World Wide Web (Deollos & Messineo, 2005). Furthermore, many of these educational institutions are supplementing or even replacing their traditional delivery methods with Web-based applications, and these so-called "digital natives" (Prensky, 2001) of the 21st century will be well situated to take advantage of these innovations in educational technology. In this environment, though, many educators may be reluctant to invest heavily in one Web-based approach over another, given that dynamic nature of the educational software industry as well as the rate at which new hardware is being introduced to the market that might make their investments quickly obsolete or ineffective (Sheidet, 2003). "
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Military Decision Making Process, 2007.
A discussion on the relevancy of the military decision-making process in a wartime environment.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper looks at how the army's present, military decision-making process (MDMP) still represents the realities of command decision-making in battle and provides a practical guide to the efficient organization of large unit staff planning activities. The paper maintains, however, that the MDMP should be translated into an effective and robust digital resource to keep abreast with changing and emerging information and communications technologies. The paper further notes that the important thing to consider at the present stage is how to completely translate the MDMP into a digital resource and utilize emerging information and communications technology to complement and improve decision-making in battle and provide a practical guide to the efficient organization of large unit staff planning activities.
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"The methodology of which will ensure that whatever digital resource package chosen or developed for the electronic MDMP or e-MDMP will suit and meet the needs of commanders from strategic to tactical level. Timeliness, user friendliness and robustness are key features of the e-MDMP considering it will be deployed not only in the soft and cool confines of the Pentagon and used by office staff but rather in various battle environments and up to the level of the grunt. The system should endeavor to real time capability in order to fast track decision-making at all levels."
"However, digitizing the MDMP entails change management plan and a totally different learning curve since it contains not only military-learned skills but skills and knowledge in the use or emerging information and communications technology."
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The Individual and Technology, 2007.
This paper explores whether the increases in technology lead to a decrease in our freedom and individuality.
923 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper relates that the problem of individuality and the threat to individual freedom has long been a concern of many artists, poets and thinkers. The paper looks at the invention of email and explains that while on the one hand email provides faster and better access to others and a new means of communication, on the other hand it can also be used as a means of reducing our sense of individuality and privacy. The paper concludes with a point to ponder: Are we exchanging our sense of personal identity and difference for faster and more effective techniques of communication?
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"Technology has increased incrementally since then and there have been huge leaps in communications technologies, such as the Internet. There are many who see the increases in our technological environment as leading to a decrease in our sense of freedom and individuality. On the other hand there are those who are of the opinion that technological innovations like the Internet and email mean more freedom for the individual and a greater ability to communicate and share information. There is much talk about the Internet breaking down the barriers between people and "...creating a one-world, one-resource communication tool ". ( Brand books)"
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Microsoft Monopoly Trial, 2007.
An examination of issues involved in Microsoft's monopoly trial.
936 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper summarizes some of the key issues in Microsoft's monopoly trial from the perspectives of Microsoft and computer users. Several of the terms Microsoft has used to define its marketing and overall corporate objectives are defined, such as "killer application." Microsoft's Internet browser is used as an example of the corporation's most recent "killer app." The issues of the trial are also discussed from the perspective of the user, which is to ultimately find the application that best suits her needs. The author concludes that usability and competition work hand in hand for or against the success of a product.
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"A document released by the Microsoft Company reads, "Our industry is always looking for the next 'Killer Application' - for a category of software that, by its utility and intelligent design, becomes indispensable to millions of people ...". "The latest confirmed 'Killer App' is the web browser". When asked what Bill Gates himself meant by defining a web browser as a "Killer Application", he claims to have meant that browsing would be simply "very popular". Upon this response, The Microsoft Computer Dictionary is used to provide two definitions of the term "Killer App": 1) An application of such popularity and widespread standardization that it fuels sales of the hardware platform or operating system for which it was writing (in this case Windows); and 2) An application that supplants its competition. The latter is something that
Microsoft's browser has certainly managed to do."
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Genetic Engineering, 2007.
An analysis of the potential benefits of using genetic engineering to improve quality of life.
1,805 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper argues that genetic engineering should be permitted in certain cases. The paper discusses some of the reasons for the resistance to any kind of genetic engineering. The paper then presents a case of a four year old girl who became the first patient to receive gene therapy and describes the resulting improvement in her and her parents' quality of life. The paper uses this case to discuss the potential benefits of using gene therapy.
From the Paper
"Furthermore, focusing research efforts and publicity on non-life saving genetic modifications, perhaps most damningly, has proved to be a powerful distraction from the real, life-saving potential of innovations in the technology. Because of fears of cloning, or building a super race, research into the abuse of some of the potentially life-sustaining ways genetic engineering can be used has come under question. To end such potential abuses, scientists conducting research into this technology should set voluntary ethical guidelines for themselves. There is certainly a precedent for this within the field of medicine, that of the Hippocratic oath. Scientists dealing with the dangers and the benefits of modifying the genetic code should construct a similar oath for themselves, before the less knowledgeable governing bodies of the nations of the world attempt to do it for them, and limit all genetic engineering research out of fear."
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