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04
Aug
2008

Mathematical Model of Economic Forecasting and Analysis of the Market Competitive Mechanism

Communications of the IBIMA
The mathematical models of forecasting depend upon the managers conception regarding the actions development for long — term forecasting or for short — term forecasting. To this end, we distinguish two directions: an explorative one and a normative one. From the point of view of…
02
Aug
2008

Measuring Student Perception and Actual Usage of Online Learning Management System

Communications of the IBIMA
Online learning management systems are in use to facilitate the face to face learning process in many universities. There are many variables that shape and influence a student’s perception of an online learning management system. This study investigates whether there is a relationship between the…
01
Aug
2008

Synergizing Knowledge Management Concepts

Communications of the IBIMA
In the business world change has become the norm. The steady predictable growth till last century has given a way to global market competition, radical technical innovation and major shift in approach towards business. These changes have no historical precedent. Business activities have become more…
30
Jul
2008

The Role of Gender in the Perception of barriers to E-commerce Adoption in SMEs: An Australian Study

Communications of the IBIMA
The association between e-commerce barriers and gender has not been explored in-depth, even though it has implications for the adoption of this technology. This paper aims to add insight into how male and female SME owners/managers perceive different e-commerce barriers. The findings of a survey…
29
Jul
2008

Toward An Information And Communication Technology Development In Developing Countries

Communications of the IBIMA
The rapidly development and exceptional growing of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have continuously affected all aspects of life and activities in the world. ICT becomes a major factor that drives social, economic and human or individual development in one country. Individual who can't accept…
28
Jul
2008

EB Challenges and how to overcome them in Dubai

Communications of the IBIMA
On their way to success and the achievement of benefits in the e-business arena many companies worldwide are to overcome inhibitors that this area of business is facing nowadays. The best way of overcoming those is the identification and evaluation of so-called critical success factors…
27
Jul
2008

Value-Program Analysis: Capturing the Pluralistic Nature of IT Enabled Organizational Action

Communications of the IBIMA
This paper introduces a framework for analyzing technology-based organizational action. It presents the concept of 'value programs', to represent the complex, pluralistic nature of organizational action around the application of IT systems. The nature of IT based organizational functioning and change is distinguished in terms…
26
Jul
2008

The Relationship between Knowledge Management and Trust: Malaysian Perspective

Communications of the IBIMA
Delivering professional service to its clients, knowledge is auditing firm’s core capital. In conducting its practices and businesses, auditing firms not only capture knowledge within its organization, among its own people but also capturing and protecting the information of their clients. The nature of auditing…
25
Jul
2008

Managing the Cost of Information Technology Resources in Accounting Education

Communications of the IBIMA
Manufacturing systems are often costly to develop, operate, and maintain. Their flawless functioning is a major premise of market success in today’s global market. In this article we describe a complex supply management and repair flow control system, developed in order to enhance the competitive…
24
Jul
2008

Corporate Logistics Improvement through Automated Processes: A Romanian Case Study for a Repair Flow Control and Supply Management System

Communications of the IBIMA
Manufacturing systems are often costly to develop, operate, and maintain. Their flawless functioning is a major premise of market success in today’s global market. In this article we describe a complex supply management and repair flow control system, developed in order to enhance the competitive…