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In this paper, we investigate the possibility of using EGADP for protecting data in horizontally-distributed datasets. EGADP is a new advanced data perturbation method that masks confidential numeric attributes in original datasets while reproducing all linear relationships in masked datasets. It is developed for centralized…

Bankruptcy filings in the US have reached an all time high in recent years. But the European countries have been slow and less aggressive than USA. On the whole there is evidence more and more countries are reforming their bankruptcy laws, albeit at different rates and difference reasons.…

This paper examines the creation of customised Information Communication Technology (ICT) intensive collaborative learning spaces to facilitate effective teamwork and enhance communication and problem solving skills of students in Business degrees at Victoria University. A recent survey (2006) of business practitioners, HR managers, business alumni and academics,…

This study was undertaken with the purpose of investigating the effect of intranet utilization modes on effective intranet utilization at user level perspectives. In addition it also seeks to investigate the influence of effective intranet utilizations on individual effectiveness. Based on the analysis of 359…

It is increasingly evident that there is no one approach or methodology to software development that suits all types of software projects - even at the organizational level. While modern software methodologies offer advice on the development phases of software, they do not usually offer…

The public policy and e-government implementation issues of any country have a direct impact on the e-readiness of that country. It helps in creating and promoting public and private sectors to invest in the ICT field. The aim of this paper to explore the main…

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…

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…

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…

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…